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The Greenfield Beat: Jesseca Timmons – Spring means lots of activities are on tap
BUSINESS: Tariffs have local manufacturers concerned
Carter named executive director at Mariposa
MilliporeSigmaJaffrey SPARK team visits Mansfield Public Library in Temple
New Ipswich study to tackle radio issues
Frog Pond not high-hazard
Kim Bergeron and Jean-Pierre Bernier complete Pro Class at iron Dog
IN OUR SCHOOLS: Dick Dunning looks back on more than 50 years with ConVal School District
After more than 50 years with the ConVal School District, Dick Dunning – former teacher, principal, School Board member and for the past two years, chair of the ConVal School Board -- stepped down for good on March 11.
Dublin School and ConVal to present youth versions of ‘Hadestown’
The Dublin School and ConVal Theatre Arts will both be presenting the Broadway hit “Hadestown” this spring, thanks to the unusual early release of the “teen version” of the play. The Dublin School show is March 8 and 9, and the ConVal production will be April 17 to 19.
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At listening session, Jonah Wheeler’s vote on trans ‘bathroom bill’ elicits emotions from the community
Jaffrey-Rindge School Board agrees to restore some programs that had been cut
Peterborough’s Wheeler, Leishman break with Democrats to support trans ‘bathroom bill’
Keene State students are working on visions for Peterborough’s future
New Ipswich study to tackle radio issues
Editors Picks
Dublin and Francestown withdrawal efforts fall short at polls
Jaffrey-Rindge voters say yes to budget with $3 million cut
ConVal budget cap proposal loses at polls
Sports
Police and fire teams compete in Battle of the Badges fundraiser for Monadnock Valley Patriots Special Olympics team
The Monadnock Valley Patriots Battle of the Badges fundraiser returned to ConVal on Friday night, with hundreds of community members turning out to watch members of the Peterborough Police Department and five local fire departments take on each other in basketball, along with members of the Monadnock Valley Patriots Special Olympics team.
ConVal football players, parents seek Brad Davis as head coach
Mascenic cheer team wins state title
Rindge youth basketball team wins Manchester Suburban League
Davis helps Emmanuel win conference track title
Opinion
Viewpoint: A defeat for public schools
In Rindge and Jaffrey, March 11 was a sad day for supporters of public education. Voters approved a $3 million cut to the school district budget and refused a $16 million grant to build a Career and Technical Education (CTE) center at Conant Middle High School.
Viewpoint: Robert Beck – Key drivers of foreign policy
FINDING A HOME: Elizabeth Goodhue – Tracy Kidder tells Dr. Jim O’Connell's story in ‘Rough Sleepers’
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Business
Economic Development Authority of Peterborough, ConVal and the Greater Monadnock Collaborative join forces for job fair
Along with signs outside businesses proclaiming “Now Hiring,” there news stories about people in various sectors of the economy losing their jobs.
Monadnock Community Hospital launches ‘Slam the Scam’ anti-fraud effort
BUSINESS: Jay Patel makes quick mark at Antrim Marketplace
BUSINESS: Alltown in Peterborough offers new place to charge electric vehicles
Bill to remove NH’s consumer advocate’s independence met with concerns, oppositione-Edition
Arts & Life
Comedian Juston McKinney performs at The Park Theatre March 29
Comedian Juston McKinney will return to The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey, Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. McKinney’s credits include “The Tonight Show,” “Conan,” “The King of Queens” and two Amazon specials.
PHOTOS: Great Brook School presents ‘All That Glitters’
Bobcat, The One Man Band, to perform at The Park Theatre in Jaffrey
Town Hall Theatre in Wilton presents ‘Zorro’ films
The Park Theatre presents ‘Lord of the Rings’ festival
Obituaries
Lottie Ann Underwood
Wildwood FL - Lottie Ann Underwood, 89, Wildwood, Florida went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2025 at U.F. Health Spanish Plaines Hospital with her loving family at her bedside. Lottie was born on September 30, 1935 in East Haven, Ver... remainder of obit for Lottie Ann Underwood
Patricia A. Cuff
Greenville NH - Patricia A. Cuff, 74, of Greenville, NH, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1950, in Boston, MA to Paul E. and Victoria F. (Kubis) Cuff. Patricia graduated with high hono... remainder of obit for Patricia A. Cuff
Paulette Poirier Marion
Jaffrey , NH - There will be a celebration of life for Paulette Eva Marion. Her celebration will be held on April 5th, 2025 at the Jaffrey VFW from 12:00- 5:00pm Paulette Eva Marion, 78, of Jaffrey, NH, passed away peacefully at her ... remainder of obit for Paulette Poirier Marion
Polly Shepherd Freese
Francestown, NH - Polly Shepherd Freese passed away February 25, 2025 at the age of 94. She was born April 14, 1930 in Needham, Massachusetts, to Joe Van Reypen Shepherd and Dorothea Powell Shepherd. She was a graduate of Hopkinton High... remainder of obit for Polly Shepherd Freese
