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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...
FOOD: Take local tours of Christmas cookies, including Jaffrey Woman’s Club stroll
By ASHLEY SAARI
For those who love Christmas cookies, but not the mess that comes with baking them, the Jaffrey Woman’s Club is hosing its second Cookie Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Kathleen Sterling, one of the directors for the Jaffrey Woman’s...
BUSINESS: The perfect Christmas tree is getting harder to find
By DAVID ALLEN
For people seeking to harvest their own Christmas tree in southern New Hampshire, their options are fewer now, even in early December, than just a few years ago.“Overall, as a business, it is not sustainable as a for-profit industry,” said Jeff Brown...
Dublin Community Church schedules book sale
Dublin Community Church, 1125 Main St., Dublin, will host a book sale featuring books, music and movies Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are accepted in sheds next to the church through Saturday.All sales are by donation, with...
Mansfield Public Library sets ‘Cookies with Olaf’
Mansfield Public Library, 5 Main St., Temple, will host “Cookies with Olaf” Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Attendees of all ages can eat cookies and take photos with Olaf. Children can also play games and create crafts while waiting for their...
Rindge Woman’s Club offers Operation Santa
Operation Santa, a program of the Rindge Woman's Club, is working to ensure every child in Rindge has a joyful holiday season. Giving trees are located at Walmart in Rindge, TD Bank at Cheshire Marketplace, and Ingalls Memorial Library. Community...
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