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Emma Tenters of Jaffrey makes Emmanuel College dean's list
Emmanuel College in Boston named Emma Tenters of Jaffrey to the dean's list for the fall 2023 semester.To earn a spot on the dean's list, Emmanuel students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher for a 16-credit semester.
Andrew Fletcher of Dublin lands promotions position
Andrew Fletcher of Dublin, a senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communication/ministry and leadership from Bob Jones University, was hired before graduation as a promotions manager at Sego Lily Foundation in Ogden, Utah.
Gail Hoar: Words About Wilton – Lessons while walking
There’s a trail near our home which, if I stay on it long enough, will take me to our local waterfall. I walk it every day with our dog, Maxwell. This mountain-laurel-bordered path, a few hundred yards from our front door, winds across several streams...
New photography studio opens on Jaffrey Main Street
By ASHLEY SAARI
Kassia Oaks uses her camera to capture major milestones in her clients’ lives – sometimes following them through multiple major life events – and she said her goal is to always capture people’s “authentic energy.”Oaks opened her first solo studio,...
Jarvis Coffin: Off the Highway – Liver free or die
I have on my food critic’s hat today, although I am not about to start criticizing anyone’s cooking. I am thinking about the upcoming growing season, about the availability of local produce and vivid colors on the plate.At the same time, I am thinking...
State of the Schools – Budget challenges, but lots to celebrate at Mascenic
By CHRISTINE MARTIN
I’m honored to have been asked to write a column highlighting the outstanding work of students and staff in the Mascenic Regional School District.This is my fifth year serving the communities of Greenville and New Ipswich. Despite the challenges of...
Robert Goodby to discuss Native history in New Ipswich
The New Ipswich Historical Society is hosting a New Hampshire Humanities program, “Digging Into Native History in New Hampshire,” with Franklin Pierce University professor Robert Goodby Saturday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m. in the New Ipswich Library at 6...
Silver Angels conducting supply drive in Jaffrey
The Silver Angels-Cheshire County is a cleaning supplies drive to help seniors and their caregivers pay additional attention to cleanliness and help improve their living conditions. Collection will be Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to noon at the...
Temple craft fair and town-wide yard sale is May 4
The Temple craft fair and town-wide yard sale is Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Temple Village Green and multiple houses in town, rain or shine.A map of Temple highlighting which residences are hosting yard sales will be available on...
American Legion Post 50 of Antrim schedules meeting, installation
American Legion Post 50 of Antrim will hold its monthly meeting and annual installation of officers Tuesday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the post home, 7 West St. All members, veterans and the public are welcome to attend.
Peterborough First Friday is May 3
First Friday will take place in downtown Peterborough May 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will include a live musical performance by Get Up and Dance, along with the Monadnock Mavericks line dancers from 5 to 6 p.m. Firelight Theatre’s spring play,...
Dublin Police Chief Timothy Suokko reports on activity
By KATHY NICHOLS
The Dublin Select Board met Monday, April 22, at 4:30 p.m. In attendance were Town Administrator Kate Fuller, administration assistant Pam Celko, Select Board members Susan Peters and Carole Monroe and board Chair Chris Raymond.The meeting began with...
Monadnock Ledger-Transcript launches updated online app
The Monadnock Ledger-Transcript app, available for download on Apple and Android devices, now has many more features.Readers have been able to use the free app to read a digital replica of the print newspaper, known as the e-edition. Starting this...
Peterborough residents will decide on fire station May 15
By JESSECA TIMMONS
Peterborough residents will vote on a $10.6 million bond to fund the completed design of the Peterborough Fire Station during Town Meeting May 15. “We are a little concerned that people might think the fire station is a done deal, because there has...
Frank Edelblut speaks at Dublin Education Advisory Committee forum
By CAMERON CASHMAN
Speaking at a forum held by the Dublin Education Advisory Committee (DEAC) Tuesday night, New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut said it’s becoming increasingly common for towns to withdraw from their cooperative school districts.Edelblut...
Petitioners seek special Town Meeting regarding tax lien on Antrim Church of Christ
By JESSECA TIMMONS
The fate of Antrim’s historic “Brown Church” may be determined by a special Town Meeting if a group of Antrim residents succeed with a petition requesting the Select Board forgive a lien on the building.The petition calls for a warrant “to see if the...
RMS students record short stories in collaborative podcast project
By ASHLEY SAARI
“It is the year 2024, and my time machine is done. It is time to travel to 2909, where I will expand our human society to space.”That’s the opener to “Aidan and the Time-Traveling Scientist,” the first of nine short stories turned into an podcast by...
Alan Edelkind defends actions on proposed ConVal reconfiguration
By CAMERON CASHMAN
In an open letter to the Dublin community, ConVal School Board Vice Chair Alan Edelkind stated that he had originally advocated for the ConVal reconfiguration vote to be held after a year of study with involvement from the district’s communities, but...
Antrim Newcomers Club hosting second community fair
By JESSECA TIMMONS
Nearly 50 town and area organizations will participate in the second Antrim Newcomers Club Community Fair on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m., upstairs in the Antrim Town Hall. All attendees will be given free raffle tickets for door prizes,...
Peterborough Senior Program offers ‘Vet to Vet’ Tuesdays
By ISABELLA MESSA
Gloria Schultz, senior program specialist for the Peterborough Recreation Department, has launched a new group for veterans in the Monadnock region.It is called “Vet to Vet,” and is an opportunity for veterans to socialize over coffee and share...
