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See the data: Nation’s Report Card results a mixed bag for NH students
By JEREMY MARGOLIS
New Hampshire students showed marginal academic improvement in most subjects over the last two years, but their scores continue to trail those seen immediately before the pandemic, according to data released by the National Assessment of Education Progress.
Wilton-Lyndeborough budget proposal carries 3.97% increase
By DAVID ALLEN
The Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School District operating budget proposal of approximately $15.84 million, an increase of approximately 3.97% from the current budget of slightly less than $15.28 million, was approved unanimously by the WLC School Board Tuesday.
Sage Trudeau wins Florence Rideout Elementary School spelling bee
By DAVID ALLEN
Sage Trudeau could perhaps be forgiven for seeming a bit “egotistical” walking the halls of the Florence Rideout Elementary School these days.
Dublin operating budget includes 5% hike
By DAVID ALLEN
Town officials in Dublin are contemplating an operating budget of $2,771,142 for 2025. That figure, while not finalized, was recommended by the Select Board at Monday’s meeting in advance of the Budget Committee’s further consideration this week.
Charities in New Hampshire could face donation caps under new bill
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
Last year, My Friend’s Place, a homeless shelter and transitional housing program in Dover, received $135,000 from its partnership with Revo Casino. The money raised through charitable gaming helped the nonprofit keep its doors open for the dozens of people who rely on it every day.
Friends of the Jaffrey Library collecting books
The Friends of the Jaffrey Library invite book donations on Saturday, Feb. 8, at the library, 38 Main St.
Monadnock Center in Peterborough sets hearth cooking open house
The Monadnock Center for History and Culture, 19 Grove St. in Peterborough, will host an open house hearth cooking demonstration on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wilton WinterFest set for Feb. 15
Wilton Main Street Association will hold WinterFest Saturday, Feb. 15. The event includes an ice carving demonstration from 1 to 4 p.m. at Wilton Town Park, 47 Maple St. A campfire with S'mores and hot cocoa will be available from 12 to 4:30 p.m.
Hancock Congregational Church schedules dinner to aid California
Hancock Congregational Church, 47 Main St., will host a “Comfort Food for California” dinner Saturday, Feb. 8, to support those displaced by Southern California wildfires.
Rindge Conservation Commission schedules hike
The Rindge Conservation Commission will host a hike through a snowy landscape under the light of the Full Snow Moon on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Tetreault Park. The hike will begin at the log cabin behind the parking area on Rand Road, about half a mile west of U.S. 202.
Monadnock Community Hospital awards Patricia Boyd Nursing Scholarship
Monadnock Community Hospital has established the Patricia Boyd Nursing Scholarship, honoring the late Patricia Boyd and supporting hospital employees advancing their nursing education.
Rindge residents amend article on school withdrawal study
By ASHLEY SAARI
Residents made several amendments to warrant articles during Saturday’s nearly five-hour long deliberative session, including shortening and softening an article calling for a feasibility study for the withdrawal of Rindge from the local cooperative school district.
Do you want to vote but are confused about Town Meeting? Here’s how it works
By DAVID BROOKS
It’s Town Meeting season in New Hampshire, a statewide tradition that gives everybody a voice in how their community works. For many, the concept of annual meeting is so foreign that it can be unapproachable. With those newbies in mind, we have created this little guide.
End-of-life-care option bill in New Hampshire stirs conversation on death
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
At age 75, Rep Bob Lynn says he loves life. But he knows he’s no “spring chicken” and his days are finite.
Wilton budget plan increases 6%
By DAVID ALLEN
Editor’s note: This story has been changed from its original version. Police Chief Eric Olesen is retiring.
ConVal spending plan totals $61.3 million; deliberative session Tuesday
By JESSECA TIMMONS
ConVal Superintendent Ann Forrest will present a 2025-2026 operating budget of approximately $59 million at the district’s deliberative session Tuesday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. at the SAU conference room behind South Meadow School.
Peace Corps volunteers among those sharing memories at Mariposa
By DAVID ALLEN
“I made my decision the day after JFK was assassinated,” said Bob Englund of Stoddard about his commitment to serve in the Peace Corps. President Kennedy created the service organization by executive order two months after taking office in 1961, and inspired that era’s young people and thousands of individuals since then to share their skills, talents and learning with corners of the world in need of them.
Mason deliberative session voters approve school warrant
By ASHLEY SAARI
In a short deliberative session on Saturday, Mason residents passed the school warrant to the ballot without any changes.
House Republicans propose capping local school budgets as the education funding debate forges ahead
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
With an increase in state aid to school districts to pay for an adequate education, Republicans want to cap how much local spending can increase to keep taxes down.
Snowy conditions cause crashes in Rindge
By ASHLEY SAARI
Rindge police responded to two crashes due to road conditions on Friday and Monday, including a rollover crash on Friday.
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