BACKYARD NATURALIST: Susie Spikol – Where did these cottontails come from?

BACKYARD NATURALIST: Susie Spikol – Where did these cottontails come from?-

PREP TALKS: Michael Nadeau – How AI, cryptomining and data centers might raise your electric bill

PREP TALKS: Michael Nadeau – How AI, cryptomining and data centers might raise your electric bill-

Jaffrey celebrates 250th anniversary of its Meetinghouse

By ASHLEY SAARI

On Tuesday night, Jaffrey celebrated the 250th birthday of its iconic Meetinghouse, harkening back to some of the building’s earliest moments as the centerpiece of Jaffrey.

Antrim Elementary School provides new sneakers for all students

Antrim Elementary School provides new sneakers for all students-

Cyndee McGuire announces retirement as Monadnock Community Hospital president and CEO

Cyndee McGuire announces retirement as Monadnock Community Hospital president and CEO-

PHOTOS: Conant seniors celebrate the last days of school

PHOTOS:  Conant seniors celebrate the last days of school-

Grant is a big boost for Mason Public Library

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Mason Public Library has received a rural library grant from the Children’s Literacy Foundation, or CLiF, which over the next year will provide funds for new books and programs and sponsor three author visits and book giveaways.

Dublin gets clarification on Cheshire County services

Dublin gets clarification on Cheshire County services-

River Marmorstein of Peterborough joins Wilton Police Department

River Marmorstein of Peterborough joins Wilton Police Department-

Francestown Zoning Board delays decision on Torrey Pines

Francestown Zoning Board delays decision on Torrey Pines-

Greenfield Conservation Commission sets tree seminar

Greenfield Conservation Commission sets tree seminar- The Greenfield Conservation Commission will host a free seminar, “The Roots of Success,” on Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Stephenson Memorial Library, 761 Forest Road, in the Wensberg Room.Jack Tobin, a plant health care...

Eastern Monadnock Housing Security Coalition receives $150,000 in tax credits

Eastern Monadnock Housing Security Coalition receives $150,000 in tax credits- The Eastern Monadnock Housing Security Coalition in Peterborough has been awarded $150,000 in tax credits from the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority to support its efforts to address housing instability in the region.The coalition,...

Former Temple resident Lisa Beaudoin among three arrested after Medicaid ‘die-in,’ refusing to leave Legislative Office Building

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Lisa Beaudoin walked into the Legislative Office Building in Concord on Tuesday in a last-ditch effort to plead with state lawmakers not to cut Medicaid in the state budget.

Ayotte signs ‘parental bill of rights’ into law

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

As Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a new law on Tuesday, dubbed the “parental bill of rights,” distrust in the public school system that’s been percolating for years culminated with full force.

Not ‘a political person’: Education leaders offer rare bipartisan support for commissioner nominee Caitlin Davis

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

The last time a New Hampshire governor nominated a new education commissioner, the pick sparked fierce pushback. Many on the left perceived Frank Edelblut – then-Gov. Chris Sununu’s recent Republican primary rival – as unqualified, too political and a threat to public education.

PHOTOS: Mountain Shadows students get ice cream as thanks

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Volunteers from the Grand Monadnock Rotary Club served ice cream to students at Mountain Shadows School’s’ annual Field Day last week to thank the school for raising over $4,000 for Rotary with its annual Read-a-Thon.  

PHOTOS: Mason Elementary School students show their spirit

Mason Elementary School students participated in Field Day for the school’s Spirit Week.

Girl Scouts honor Sara Pope of Peterborough, Coreen Webb of Greenfield and Jeannette Regis of Bennington

Three Girl Scout volunteers were recognized as Volunteers of Excellence by Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains on June 8 at Crotched Mountain School.

The Park Theatre presenting ‘76 Days Adrift’

“76 Days Adrift," a documentary based on Steven Callahan’s survival memoir "Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea," will screen Friday through Sunday, June 20 to 22, at The Park Theatre, 19 Main St., Jaffrey. Showtimes are Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

HOUSE AND HOME: Peterborough family grew into their home

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Sharon and Brad Malt’s house started out as a traditional 1929 Cape house tucked on a ridge below Pack Monadnock.