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By JESSECA TIMMONS

After the Francestown Zoning Board of Adjustment denied Richard and Phillip Lawrence’s application for two variances at their lot on Davis Lane in September 2023, the Lawrences appealed to the state Housing Appeals Board.

The Christmas musical “The Stingiest Man in Town” serves as a metaphor for our recent election. Scrooge and Belle sing about how he chose gold over their love when young and now that he is rich he seeks her love.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Francestown Recreation Commission  is hosting youth basketball in the Francestown Elementary School multipurpose room Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 p.m to 4:45 p.m.

As part of our 175th anniversary celebration, the Monadnock Ledger-Transcript asked 175 trivia questions about the Monadnock region. Of those 175, we picked the following 30 for our trivia contest.If you think you know the answers, send an email to...

Cameron Harrington will present "My Peace Corps Journey" on Saturday, Jan. 4, at 10 a.m. at the George Holmes Bixby Memorial Library, 52 Main St., Francestown.Harrington will discuss his experiences working on community health projects in Peru as a...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The first Francestown Academy Coffeehouse of 2025 is Saturday, Jan. 4, and features the Kukuleles, a ukulele performance group directed by Amy Conley.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for show time at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is requested to...

Eighth of a series of excerpts from Gerry Miller’s book “Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, New Hampshire,” a history/biography about the original Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, developed by William C. (Bill) MacAdam and syndicate....

Sixth of a series of excerpts from Gerry Miller’s book “Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, New Hampshire,” a history/biography about the original Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, developed by William C. (Bill) MacAdam and syndicate....

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Young Francestown authors and illustrators Clementine Byers, Violet Hardwick, Marigold Byers, Kylee Hardwick, Emile Byers, Skyler Mafera, Gideon Byers and Sophie Wilshire may soon see their book, “The Three Girls and Jerry the Elephant,” on the...

By GERRY MILLER

Fifth of a series of excerpts from Gerry Miller’s book “Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, New Hampshire,” a history/biography about the original Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, developed by William C. (Bill) MacAdam and syndicate....

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Francestown library, cemetery commission, Police Department, Fire Department and Recreation Department all have all recently presented their estimated 2025 budgets to the Budget Committee and the Select Board.John Ludlam, chair of the trustees of...

Francestown Old Meeting House, 1 New Boston Road, will present “A Very RenMen Christmas” on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 4 p.m.This free holiday concert features the Francestown Chorus and the Boston-based Renaissance Men. The Francestown Chorus will open the...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The recent loss of a DPW vehicle in early December will cause an unexpected expense for Francestown, but most of the cost of a new truck will be covered by insurance and the town has funds to cover the rest, according to Francestown Town Administrator...

First of a series of excerpts from Gerry Miller’s book “Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, New Hampshire,” a history/biography about the original Crotched Mountain Ski Area in Francestown, developed by William C. (Bill) MacAdam and syndicate....

The Francestown Holiday Market returned Saturday in the historic horse sheds at the Francestown Town Hall. Local crafters, artists and makers displayed handmade items, including jewelry, woodworking, chocolate and textile creations. Theo Groh’s German...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Francestown Patriotic Purposes Committee has proposed a warrant article on the town’s 2025 ballot requesting the town adopt the All Veterans’ Tax Credit.The Francestown Select Board discussed the issue at Monday night’s meeting.“Right now, the...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Francestown Improvement and Historical Society hosted the town’s annual holiday celebration and Christmas tree-lighting Sunday afternoon at the Francestown Town Hall. The celebration started with a performance of  “The Nutcracker in a Flash” by...

By DAVID ALLEN

In the shadow of Crotched Mountain and with a view of peaks north of Concord, the new owners of Blue Bear Inn are ready for the après-ski crowd as well as anyone seeking food and rest in a 200-year old space.Carrie and Bob Mayer took over the...

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

New Hampshire saw its Republican majorities in the Legislature expand on Election Day, and that holds true in the Monadnock region, as well.Several Republican newcomers will replace retiring legislators, and one House seat in the area flipped red....

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Recent dry, windy weather conditions have increased the fire danger to the point where Temple Fire Warden Mike Connolly said Monday that mowing a lawn could be hazardous.“If your mower’s blade hits a rock and makes a spark, there you go,” he said.The...

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

Francestown’s and Dublin’s requests to leave the Contoocook Valley School District will go before school district voters in March, the state Board of Education decided Thursday.The two towns’ withdrawal requests – set in motion by a soundly rejected...