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Makaylah Parker joins Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce board
Makaylah Parker of Jaffrey, a banker for the Savings Bank of Walpole’s Rindge branch, has joined the board of the Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce.The Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce is an organization that promotes the general welfare and prosperity of the...
100+ Women Who Care schedules meeting
The next meeting of 100+Women Who Care-Cheshire County will be Monday, May 6, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Monadnock Covenant Church, 90 Base Hill Road in Keene.There will be refreshments and socializing from 5:30 to 6 p.m. To join, go to...
Local students make Rivier University dean’s list
Catherine Martin of Francestown, Samantha Massood of Greenville and Amanda Atkinson, Elisabeth Jacob and Madeleine Straw, all of Wilton, were named to the fall 2023 dean’s list at Rivier University.Students named to the dean’s list have achieved a...
Jade Traffie of New Ipswich makes Cedarville dean’s list
Jade Traffie of New Ipswich, was named to the fall 2023 dean's list at Cedarville University.Students receive this recognition for obtaining a 3.5 GPA or higher for the semester and carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours.
State Rep. Jonah Wheeler of Peterborough seeks passage of bill that would increase state funding for schools
By JEREMY MARGOLIS
Three years ago, Rep. Jonah Wheeler was finishing his senior year at ConVal Regional High School in Peterborough. Ten minutes down the road, his friends in Jaffrey were wrapping up theirs at Conant Middle High School. While Wheeler received “good...
Bellows-Nichols makes donation to Hillsborough County 4-H
Bellows-Nichols Agency and Co-operative Insurance Companies awarded a $1,000 gift to Hillsborough County 4-H. The gift, awarded as part of co-op’s community grants program, will be used for scholarships for teens within Hillsborough County to attend...
Antrim Water Department schedules flushing
The Antrim Water Department will be flushing the water mains Monday, May 6, between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.During this time, residents may experience discolored water and low or no water pressure. Residents should keep water usage to a minimum during the...
Tate Niemela of Jaffrey makes Lasell dean’s list
Tate Niemela, a Lasell University student from Jaffrey, was named to the dean's list for the fall 2023 semester.To be named to the dean's list, Lasell students must complete at least 12 credits as a full-time student and achieve a semester GPA of 3.5...
Abigail Wheeler of Jaffrey makes James Madison University president’s list
Abigail Wheeler of Jaffrey was named to the president's list at James Madison University for the fall 2023 semester.Students who earn president's list honors must carry at least 12 graded credit hours and earn a GPA of 3.9 or above. Wheeler is...
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,...
