HOUSE AND HOME: Tod and Jaylon Von Mertens transform unfinished home at the top of Prospect Hill

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Sheer chance led Tod and Jaylon Von Mertens from one of the oldest houses in Hancock to one of the newest, and from the stream valley along Middle Hancock Road to the very top of Prospect Hill.

BUSINESS: Rindge gutter company undergoes ‘Udder’ transformation

By ASHLEY SAARI

Aho Seamless Gutters in Rindge has undergone a rebranding -- keeping the same ownership and employees, but taking on a new name, tagline and logo to become Udderly Gutters.

Dariya Steele to give Black History Month talk in Jaffrey

The Park Theatre, 19 Main St. in Jaffrey, will host “Mapping Untold Stories,” a Black History Month talk by Dariya Steele of the Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire, on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6:30 p.m.

Bill to end NH vaccine-purchasing group gets strong pushback from nurses, doctors

By DAVID BROOKS

A bill to end a little-known group that buys childhood vaccines for the state drew a slew of opposition Wednesday from nurses and doctors who said it would not only be dangerous to health but bad for wallets.

Dublin public hearing tackles proposed ConVal budget cap

By DAVID ALLEN

Greenfield’s representative to the ConVal School Board, Curtis Hamilton, began Tuesday evening’s public hearing in Dublin about a petition article to establish a budget cap for ConVal by presenting the anticipated impact on education and school programming if it passes March 11.

Antrim Select Board does not recommend Grapevine, festival article

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Antrim Select Board voted to not support two petition warrant articles that will appear on the town warrant – one to provide funding for The Grapevine Family & Community Resource Center, and one for Antrim’s annual Home and Harvest celebration – at Monday night’s budget hearing. 

PHOTOS: Valentine fun at the DubHub

On Saturday afternoon, the Dublin Community Center hosted a Valentine’s Day event. The event included crafts to make Valentine’s cards, children’s songs performed by Volkert Volkersz, and a visit with Archie the pig and Penelope the rabbit from Amazing Grace Animal Sanctuary. Along with crafts, the DubHub also served a Valentine’s lunch.

Proposed ConVal budget gap draws concern in Hancock

By DAVID ALLEN

Hancock residents heard a very clear view from ConVal School Board Chair Richard Dunning Monday on a petition warrant article proposing to cap the district’s budget.

Odette Butler named executive director of The River Center

The River Center board of directors has announced that Odette Butler will take over as executive director of The River Center, a family and community resource center in Peterborough. She succeeds Margaret Nelson, who is retiring after 15 years of leadership.

Jaffrey-Rindge School Board reacts to cut in proposed budget

By ASHLEY SAARI

On Monday, the Jaffrey-Rindge School Board met to discuss the ramifications of last week’s deliberative session, in particular a $3 million cut to the proposed budget for the coming school year.

Wilton Project Linus group gets together to make blankets

By DAVID ALLEN

For millions, the name Linus conjures up images of a “Peanuts” cartoon character tightly holding a blanket for comfort.

Peterborough Recreation Department is getting the pulse of residents’ wishes

By DAVID ALLEN

When it comes to recreation, people have very different interests – and the Peterborough Recreation Department wants to know what they are. 

Mascenic CAST group finishes report

By ASHLEY SAARI

After nearly a year of research and interviews with members of the public and the school system, the Community Academic and Support Team, or CAST, has released a 158-page report with data and recommendations for the Mascenic School District – including recommendations about communication that the district has agreed to implement.

Residential real estate market starts 2025 where it left off in 2024

By PAUL BRIAND

The residential real estate market started 2025 pretty much the way it exited 2024 — with high prices and limited supply. And it’s not likely to change for the foreseeable future.

A reading of the U.S. Constitution’s “We the People” preamble will be held on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17, at noon at Peterborough Town House, 1 Grove St., Peterborough.

UPDATE: Mason Elementary School, ConVal, Jaffrey-Rindge, Mascenic and Wilton-Lyndeborough closed Thursday

Due to the freezing rain and icy weather expected for Thursday morning, Mason Elementary School, ConVal, Jaffrey-Rindge, Mascenic and Wilton-Lyndeborough schools will be closed.

Morphs & Milestones in Francestown grew out of parents’ desire to help their daughter

By JESSECA TIMMONS

At the opening of Morphs & Milestones’ new location at 74B Main St. in Francestown Feb. 4, a toddler reached tentatively out to pet Benni, a rehabilitated iguana. Within a few minutes, the toddler was confidently stroking the animal’s warm, soft skin, and even fed her a leafy green snack.

Mascenic school budget proposal up nearly 5%

By  DAVID ALLEN

The Mascenic Regional School District Budget proposed for the upcoming school year is just under 5% higher than the current budget.

PHOTOS: Cardboard sleds provide fun at Hancock’s Winter Frolic

By DAVID ALLEN

Recreation met repurposing at Hancock’s Winter Frolic on Saturday, as families gathered behind the Meeting House on homemade sleds made of cardboard.

Francestown residents will vote on changes to open space development rules

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Francestown residents will vote on three proposed zoning changes at Town Meeting in March, including possible changes to the town’s open space development ordinance.