Peterborough Town Library presents meditation class

Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., will host a free “Monthly Meditation” class series on Wednesdays, April 23, May 21 and June 18, all at 11 a.m.

BUSINESS: Cornucopia looks to expand offerings with acquisition

By DAVID ALLEN

Cornucopia Project in Peterborough is moving to a new location that reflects its growth and desire to be more accessible to students who have been tending to the organization’s gardens for 20 years. It is also ramping up the vocational training dimension of the program. 

Gail Hoar: Words About Wilton – Sharing with the local community

The oldest building on Main Street in Wilton is the one with a sign that is both an introduction and a guide for living – LocalShare. It is also one of the buildings designated by the Wilton Economic Development Committee as a place to stop and view the Souhegan River. That is possible from the seats near the windows in the back or from the deck attached at street level behind the building.

PREP TALKS: Michael Nadeau – Skills gap presents career opportunities

Rising energy costs are driving New Hampshire residents to take action. Requests for home energy audits are increasing, as are installations of energy-saving technology such as heat pumps and solar panels.

Children in the Arts Festival is celebrating 30 years

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Thirty years ago, a few Peterborough moms decided they wanted to bring more arts education to their children. 

Gordon Allen offers to trade land for housing, transfer station, in exchange for ‘Brown Church’ in Antrim

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Antrim Select Board is considering a proposal for a land swap that would facilitate the Town of Antrim donation of the town’s historic “Brown Church” to the Antrim Historical Society. 

Bill Gurney named Dublin’s representative to ConVal School Board

By DAVID ALLEN

One month after being elected, John Wood, Dublin’s representative to the ConVal School Board, resigned, citing work obligations.

Carl Mabbs-Zeno of Peterborough talks cuts in foreign aid

By DAVID ALLEN

Carl Mabbs-Zeno of Peterborough is a veteran of governmental diplomacy and aid abroad, and on Monday, he shared his thoughts into the likely impact of the Trump administration’s scaling back of American assistance overseas.

ConVal School Board discusses potential impact of open enrollment

By JESSECA TIMMONS

New laws being considered by the New Hampshire Legislature are spurring the ConVal School District to try to determine how potential changes could affect the district in the next few years. 

Peterborough Select Board adds to End 68 Hours of Hunger request

By DAVID ALLEN

Select Board members agreed Tuesday to quadruple the request for ConVal’s End 68 Hours of Hunger program.

Hancock to continue study of police merger

By DAVID ALLEN

Hancock is moving forward with efforts to study consolidation of local police departments.

Peterborough litter pickup begins April 18

Peterborough’s annual Earth Day Roadside Litter Pickup will take place Friday, April 18, through Tuesday, April 22.

Clean-energy open house in Peterborough is Saturday

HeatSmart+ and the Peterborough Renewable Energy Project will host a free clean-energy open house Saturday, April 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 79 Robbe Farm Road in Peterborough.

‘Hadestown’ comes to ConVal April 17 to 19

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The ConVal Theater Department spring musical, “Hadestown,” will be performed April 17 to 19, at 7 p.m. at the Lucy Hurlin Theatre at ConVal High School.

Joseph Caracappa brings color to Dublin Community Center display

By DAVID ALLEN

Art includes various categories, such as impressionism and the Hudson River School, but Joseph Caracappa has his own moniker to characterize his work.

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.