Crews respond to lightning strike in Rindge

By ASHLEY SAARI

On Friday evening, Rindge Fire Department responded to a report of a smoke odor in a building, following a lighting strike.

No serious injuries in crash off Route 202 in Antrim

By JESSECA TIMMONS

No one was seriously injured after a single car accident on Tuesday, June 3, at 5:35 p,m, near the intersection of Route 202 and Milk Road in Antrim. First responders from Antrim Fire and Rescue found that one vehicle had left the highway and traveled about 50 feet before hitting a tree.

Four long-time educators say their farewells

The Greenfield Elementary school community gathered Friday afternoon in the school multi-purpose room to celebrate four longtime educators who are retiring from the ConVal district this year.

‘Fair Funding’ advocates outline challenge

By JESSECA TIMMONS

ConVal voters turned out to learn more about how New Hampshire schools are funded at an event sponsored by the ConVal School Board and the New Hampshire Fair Funding Project Wednesday night at the Lucy Hurlin Theater.

IN STEP WITH HISTORY

By ASHLEY SAARI

On Friday night, New Ipswich gave a nod to its 275th Anniversary year by hosting a long-held tradition – the contra dance.

OFF THE HIGHWAY: Jarvis Coffin – Blindfold as metaphor

I headed down to Norway Pond in Hancock to watch a group of people race around a course, two to a canoe – one in the bow, blindfolded, with a paddle, and one in the stern, giving directions.

Molly Grant to speak in Antrim about family shoemaking business

Antrim Historical Society will host a talk by Molly Grant of the Cordwainer Shop at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at the Presbyterian Church Hall, 73 Main St., Antrim. The event is free and open to the public.

Rindge Conservation Commission kicks off hike and paddle series

The Rindge Conservation Commission will kick off its annual Hike and Paddle Series with a free, family hike at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 15, at the Contoocook Marsh Conservation Complex.

American Legion Post 5 sets flag-retirement ceremony in Peterborough

American Legion Post 5 will hold a Flag Day flag retirement ceremony on Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m. at the gazebo near the Toadstool Bookshop, 12 Depot St. in Peterborough

Housing plans raise concerns

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Jaffrey Planning Board held a compliance hearing for a new development on Squantum Road, where the board found some plans needed to be updated to match the as-built conditions.

In Greenfield, pancake breakfast kicks off the weekend

The Greenfield Fire Department and the Greenfield Fire Association hosted the annual community Pancake Breakfast at Oak Park on Sunday morning. Residents who turned out for homemade pancakes also enjoyed shopping at the Greenfield Farmers and Crafters Market and the weekly flea market.

Tiered-rate system looks to boost water conservation

By DAVID ALLEN

A new three-tier rate system for Peterborough residents and businesses who use public water and sewers was approved by the Select Board Tuesday to encourage water conservation and shift some of the financial burden for water to bigger users in town.

Man sentenced for parole violation

By DAVID ALLEN

A Peterborough resident on probation has been sentenced to up to five years in prison for being in possession of firearms and drugs. In Hillsborough County Superior Court North, Branden French pleaded guilty to 12 counts of Felon in Possession of a Deadly Weapon, and four counts of Possession of a Controlled Drug, also a felony.

Regatta goes rogue

By DAVID ALLEN

Telling someone to “Look where you’re going,” wouldn’t have done much good Monday evening in Hancock, where paddlers were forbidden from doing so while taking to the water on Norway Pond for a good cause. The Blindfolded Boat Race to benefit Avenue A in Antrim pushed off just after 6 p.m., and after five preliminary heats and a final dash around the course, entrants helped raise over $8,000 for youth programs run through the Grapevine in Antrim. And nobody flipped into the pond. 

Dublin Public Library sets bag sale

Dublin Public Library, 1114 Main St., will host a bag sale Friday and Saturday, June 13 and 14, offering books and DVDs remaining from its May book sale.

Parental bills of rights, with mandatory disclosure clause, head to Ayotte’s desk

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Under Republican proposals for a parental bill of rights headed to the desk of Gov. Kelly Ayotte, teachers and school personnel in New Hampshire would be mandated to answer any and all questions from parents.

Francestown Land Trust to feature forest talk

Francestown Land Trust will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, at the Old Meeting House, 1 New Boston Road, Francestown. Refreshments and informal conversation will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a brief business meeting and presentation.

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office signs on to ICE task force, will be deputized to carry out immigration enforcement

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Hillsborough County’s sheriff department will soon be deputized to carry out immigration enforcement across the 31 towns in its jurisdiction, including the vast majority of the Monadnock region.

‘It was painful’: Senate passes state budget

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

After weeks of crunching numbers and weighing priorities, almost no one in the New Hampshire Senate was 100% happy with the state budget.

Gender-affirming care and mandatory minimums: What to know from the State House this week

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

New Hampshire’s Republican majority added several notches on its belt this week as conservative priorities crossed key checkpoints.