The Grapevine and Avenue A celebrate volunteers

About 90 community members from across the region filled the Antrim Town Hall for The Grapevine and Avenue A’s recent annual volunteer celebration. Teens came together to put on the event, recognizing the 75 volunteers who make the organization’s programs possible. Youth from Avenue A’s T.A.C.O cooking program made dessert for attendees. Teens also created handmade cards for volunteers and gathered to decorate the Town Hall. 

Dry, windy conditions fuel brush fire

By DAVID ALLEN

Peterborough Fire and Rescue responded to a call about a brush fire on Cheney Avenue Monday afternoon, fueled by dry and windy conditions. 

In latest attempt to pass eviction bill, House votes to include in budget

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

Bob Lynn is hoping the third or maybe the fourth time is the charm.

Garrett Kostin raises money for relief after earthquake in Myanmar

By BILL FONDA

When a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit Myanmar March 28, it was just the latest disaster in the Southeast Asian country over the past five years, according to Garrett Kostin, who is helping organize relief efforts.

BUSINESS – Fiddleheads owners at Hancock Market

By DAVID ALLEN

Change is afoot at the Hancock Market, but with an air of familiarity.

Cuts affect food pantries in Peterborough and Jaffrey

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Area food pantries will be impacted by sudden cuts at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, according to a statement by NH Food Banks, which partners locally with the food banks in Peterborough, Jaffrey and other towns.

Defending champs Merrimack are next for ConVal in ‘Granite State Challenge’

ConVal Regional High takes on defending champion Merrimack High on Thursday, April 17, at 8:30 p.m. on New Hampshire PBS in the third quarterfinal game of “Granite State Challenge.”

N.H. House votes to keep some Republican cuts, nixes others from state budget

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

The battle over the state budget underscores the partisan divide in the New Hampshire Legislature, with most conservative priorities prevailing and Democrats warning that critical programs and services will be harmed.

Hancock Town Library hosting ‘You Must Read This!’

Hancock Town Library will host "You Must Read This!" Thursday, April 17, at 7 p.m.

Peterborough Zoning Board denies Star Mountain appeal

By DAVID ALLEN

Star Mountain Properties’ plans to develop more than 50 residential lots in Peterborough were dealt a setback April 7 when the Zoning Board of Adjustment denied its appeal that a preliminary review of its proposed project, as maintained by the town, was actually a design review. 

Peterborough Town Library celebration draws circus atmosphere

By DAVID ALLEN

The first free tax-supported public library in the nation took on a very unbookish vibe Friday night, as a celebration inspired by a novel expressed gratitude to library volunteers and allowed others to enjoy magic and refreshments in a circus-like atmosphere. 

Franklin Pierce University dorm hit by electrical fire

An electrical fire at Franklin Pierce University has forced some students into temporary housing.

HOUSE AND HOME: ‘The Lodge’ holds a century of memories

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Carrie and Jeff Reder’s Hancock home has quite a history. At the end of their driveway, an old wooden sign reads simply “The Lodge”.   

Chris Luksha joins Tieger Realty

Chris Luksha has joined Tieger Realty Co., Inc. in Jaffrey as a sales associate.

The Greenfield Beat: Jesseca Timmons – Goings-on with the Greenfield Meetinghouse

Last year, with the Meetinghouse scheduled to start construction, the Friends of the Greenfield Community Meetinghouse moved Oktoberfest to Oak Park. Consensus after the event was that everyone loved the new location. Our cooks, Warren Aldrich, Tyler “Keg” Baldwin and Sharon Andrews, were  particularly happy with Oak Park’s commercial kitchen, even though we had some issues with the stove at the last minute!

Greenfield State Park could reopen by Memorial Day weekend

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Greenfield State Park could reopen by Memorial Day weekend, according to New Hampshire State Parks spokesman Greg Keeler.

New Ipswich Museum of History adds new artifacts

By ASHLEY SAARI

The New Ipswich Museum of History has added several new displays, which will be available for public viewing at multiple open houses held this summer.

Francestown residents to vote again on ConVal withdrawal

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Francestown Select Board unanimously approved a petition for a special Town Meeting requesting a second feasibility study for withdrawal from the ConVal School District, as well as a second warrant article requesting the formation of a planning committee at ConVal to study the benefits of Francestown leaving or remaining in SAU 1. 

Peterborough deliberative session makes no major changes

By JESSECA TIMMONS

One article was amended and all others passed without change at Tuesday’s deliberative session.