PHOTOS: Francestown celebrates holidays at the market

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...

‘Absolutely needed’: Overwhelmed by onslaught of education bills, House will split them by policy and funding

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

In Rick Ladd’s 16 years in the State House, he’d never seen so many education bills.That is, until 2022, when they skyrocketed – so much so that Ladd, a Haverhill Republican and chair of the House Education Committee, said lawmakers can no longer...

Political leaders demand ‘civility,’ bipartisanship as new lawmakers embark on the 2025 session

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

On election night, Republicans in New Hampshire delivered what many thought of as a slam dunk.But outgoing Gov. Chris Sununu doesn’t see Republicans’ trifecta control of the governor’s office, the House and the Senate in Concord as a free pass.The...

Robert Gagnon to serve at least 40 years on charges that include Lyndeborough murder

By BILL FONDA

Robert Gagnon, who murdered 83-year-old Robert Prest of Lyndeborough and shot 46-year-old Carlos Quintong of Brookline in November 2002, was sentenced Monday to a minimum of 40 years in prison.Attorney General John Formella’s office announced that...

Historic covers – Monadnock Ledger-Transcript: Dec. 16, 2008

Ahuge ice storm on Dec. 11, 2008, crippled the Monadnock region – closing roads and leaving most residents of the region without power days later. Public Service of New Hampshire spokesman Martin Murray said in the Dec. 16, 2008, Monadnock...

PHOTOS – Bennington celebrates holidays

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Bennington celebrated the holidays all weekend with a craft fair and playground opening at Pierce School on Saturday, crafts, cookies and visits with Santa at the Bennington Fire Department, and a holiday tree stroll hosted by Bennington 4-H club.On...

Wilton aligns with state on day care rules

By DAVID ALLEN

The steps to operating child care in Wilton became a bit clearer last week, and the Planning Board voted to bring the town in line with state regulations. At Wednesday’s meeting, the board voted to be in compliance with NH HB 1567, which states that...

ConVal holds forum for school project options

By JESSECA TIMMONS

About 40 community members attended Wednesday night’s public forum at ConVal High School to learn about the proposed renovation of the Applied Technology Center, parts of the high school, and the Lucy Hurlin Theater.ConVal’s Applied Technology Center...

After resignations, Dublin Planning Board appoints new members

By DAVID ALLEN

The Dublin Planning board reorganized itself Thursday and approved two draft warrant articles that will go on to the Select Board.Select Board member Chris Raymond made a motion that Archie McIntyre be made interim chair in the wake of Don Primrose’s...

PHOTOS – Greenfield holds Fire and Ice celebration

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Greenfield’s annual Fire and Ice celebration returned Saturday with a light parade through the center of town to Oak Park, where residents enjoyed a bonfire, fireworks, visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and homemade chili, chili dogs and macaroni and...

Ingalls Memorial Library to get generator after bequest gift

By ASHLEY SAARI

With a gift from the estate of a long-time Rindge resident, the Ingalls Memorial Library will be installing a generator to allow the building to continue operating and offer warming services during major blackouts.During a Select Board meeting on...

Dramatic rescue as dog pulled from ice in Dublin

By DAVID ALLEN

The ice on Thorndike Pond in Dublin is still a work in progress as a local dog found out the hard way Sunday morning.A call came into Dublin Fire and EMS at 10:46 that a dog named Nova had wandered out onto the ice and fallen through.“It was about 500...

Wilton Public & Gregg Free Library sets campfire stories

Wilton Public & Gregg Free Library, 7 Forest Road, will host "Campfire Holiday Stories" with storyteller, singer and games leader Todd Goodwin on Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 4 p.m.Goodwin’s background includes camping, education and theater.  

Jaffrey Public Library schedules fraud presentation

Jaffrey Public Library, 38 Main St. in Jaffrey, will host “Fraud & Identity Theft Protection,” presented by M&T Bank staff on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 10:30 a.m.Local bankers Hillarie Morse, branch manager, and Eric Sopper will teach attendees how to...

Monadnock Food Pantry volunteers deliver Thanksgiving staples

On the Saturday before Thanksgiving, nearly 20 volunteers helped 125 local households enjoy a full Thanksgiving feast by providing all the traditional staples.More than 2,000 pounds of turkey, 70 pounds of butter, 300 pounds of potatoes, squash...

Francie Von Mertens to discuss nature almanac at Harris Center in Hancock

Francie Von Mertens, longtime former Monadnock Ledger-Transcript "Backyard Birder" columnist, will speak at the Harris Center for Conservation Education, 83 King’s Highway in Hancock, Thursday, Dec. 12, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Her presentation, "Nature...

Monadnock Center hosting holiday card program

The Monadnock Center for History and Culture, 19 Grove St., Peterborough, will host a Lunch & Learn program Thursday, Dec. 12, at noon. The event will feature a lunch and an illustrated talk on the history of holiday cards and greetings.The talk will...

‘Madame Butterfly’ marionette returns to Mariposa Museum

The Mariposa Museum on Main Street in Peterborough, in what was formerly the home of the New England Marionette Opera, returned a piece of the opera's repertoire to its exhibit space Saturday.“Madame Butterfly” is again on display in the museum...

Zeth Kenney completes repairs at Evergreen Cemetery in Bennington

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Repairs to the stone wall at Bennington’s Evergreen Cemetery have been completed, thanks to volunteer labor by mason Zeth Kenney of Graceline Stone Works in Hillsborough.“I reached out for bids for the work, but Zeth was the only one who got back to...