Peterborough residents seeks policies to make town more-welcoming community

By DAVID ALLEN

A resident is seeking polices to make Peterborough a more-welcoming and accommodating community.

Demolition of former W.W. Cross building in Jaffrey is nearly complete

By ASHLEY SAARI

Work to tear down the former W.W. Cross tack factory in Jaffrey is nearing completion.

PHOTOS: Taking the cannon to Concord for Lafayette Day

The Lafayette Artillery Company of Lyndeborough took part in Lafayette Day at the State House in Concord Tuesday, as Gov. Kelly Ayotte fired the company’s 1844 six-pound brass cannon. This year is the 200th anniversary of Marquis de Lafayette’s farewell tour in Concord.

ConVal names multiple new officials, including assistant superintendent

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The ConVal School Board has named three new administrators for the 2025-2026 school year, including a new assistant superintendent.

Extravaganza showcases Wilton-Lyndeborough senior projects

By DAVID ALLEN

For the second year, Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative Middle High School hosted a Senior Project Extravaganza, where all seniors present their projects on the same day.

Francestown ZBA determines that former Torrey Pines timeshare development was grandfathered

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The former Torrey Pines timeshare development on School House Road in Francestown is grandfathered and does not need to adhere to a 1999 ordinance which limited dwelling units to one per lot.

Wilton Select Board chooses Harvard Pilgrim to replace New Hampshire Interlocal Trust

By DAVID ALLEN

After being informed that its health insurance for employees would end on June 30, the Town of Wilton has decided to go with Harvard Pilgrim Health Plan.

New Ipswich Select Board talks housing bills with legislators

By ASHLEY SAARI

New Ipswich representatives from the state House and Senate attended Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting to discuss issues relating to the town, with the majority of the conversation dedicated to zoning bills in the Legislature.

Greenfield town wide yard sale is May 24

Greenfield’s town wide yard sale will be Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Hancock Historical Society sets plant and bake sale

The Hancock Historical Society will hold its spring plant and bake sale Saturday, May 24, from 8 a.m. to noon at 7 Main St., Hancock.

ConVal students display art projects in ‘Greatest Hits’ at Peterborough Town Library

By DAVID ALLEN

ConVal High School students’ creativity is on display in a range of media at the Peterborough Town Library. A visual arts presentation titled “Greatest Hits” features painting, fashion, ceramics, jewelry and other creations as part of the Children and the Arts festival.

Author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka tells Jaffrey-Rindge students about his journey from rejection to success

By ASHLEY SAARI

Author and illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka has faced more than his share of rejection.

Jaffrey Woman’s Club honors essay contest winners

The Jaffrey Woman’s Club recognized three Jaffrey Grade School fifth-graders for their winning essays in the annual Suzanne Crossley Women’s History Essay Contest.

American Red Cross schedules local blood drives

The American Red Cross has scheduled the following local blood drives:

Peterborugh Town Library schedules craft supply swap

Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., will host a two-day craft supplies swap Friday, May 23, from 2 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Helen Hanks resigns as Department of Corrections commissioner

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Helen Hanks, commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Corrections, resigned on Monday, according to a press release from the governor’s office. Hanks’ departure is effective immediately.

Senate stalls bill that would’ve eliminated annual car inspections in New Hampshire

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

State senators are tasked with weighing many “challenging” bills, but Loudon Republican Howard Pearl said the push to end annual vehicle inspections in New Hampshire was “one of the biggest ones” they’ve dealt with this year.

PHOTOS: New Ipswich remembers the fallen at Memorial Day ceremonies

New Ipswich marked Memorial Day with morning and afternoon parades on Sunday.

Children and the Arts 30th anniversary celebration includes tribute to festival founders

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The 30th Children and the Arts Festival took over downtown Peterborough on Saturday with a parade of children, big puppets, song, dance, theater and art.

Senate passes anti-sanctuary policy bill following opposition from Peterborough residents

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Come next year, the Peterborough Police Department – along with other local police departments – could be required to assist federal immigration enforcement, against the wishes of Peterborough residents who testified against it in Concord.