Food: Seasonal fare is on the menu at 21B in Jaffrey

By DAVID ALLEN

Some career choices seem to run in a family’s DNA, including working in restaurants. A new choice in Jaffrey suggests as much, as Tiffany Tatro offers seasonal fare at 21B on Main St. 

Antrim Community Board fair will spotlight local businesses

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Nearly 30 Antrim businesses will take part in the Antrim Business Fair Saturday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Great Brook Middle School gym.

BUSINESS: Musicians return to the stage at Harlow’s Pub in Peterborough

By JESSECA TIMMONS

After a four-year hiatus, live music has returned to Harlow’s Pub.

Nonie’s in Peterborough says farewell

By DAVID ALLEN

Recalling a half-century of coming to Nonie’s on Grove Street in Peterborough, Lillian Grant of Peterborough pointed to the bakery case.“I want to be laid out on the doughnut shelf,” she said.On Friday at Nonie’s, longtime patrons enjoyed their final...

BUSINESS: Domingo’s restaurant offers a taste of Puerto Rico in Peterborough

By DAVID ALLEN

Something other than food can be found on some tables in a new restaurant in Peterborough – sets of dominoes.The game is a deep part of Caribbean culture, and the new Domingo’s Puerto Rican restaurant on Grove Street in Peterborough is bringing the...

Rindge Chamber of Commerce names award-winners

The Rindge Chamber of Commerce has named Rodney Seppala, CEO and founder of Triumph Kitchens + Millwork, as its Business Leader of the Year. Seppala supports causes including Jaffrey Little League, Keene Community Kitchen, Shelter From the Storm, Red...

Franklin Pierce University economist Mack Bean predicts impact of Trump administration policies

By DAVID ALLEN

People involved in the trades and health care industries should weather 2025 and beyond during the new administration in Washington, but local manufacturers and people involved in real estate might find the road ahead to have some challenges.This is...

Words About Wilton: Gail Hoar – Caretaking a family tradition at Nelson’s

“Caretaking” is the word Margie and Paul Lemay use to describe their new role as owners of Nelson’s Candy on Wilton’s Main Street. And they didn’t step lightly into this role, wanting to respect and maintain the tradition of quality candy making that...

Contoocook Valley Board of Realtors honors Ken Moller, names board

On Dec. 10, the Contoocook Valley Board of Realtors gathered at the Smoking Trout in Marlborough for their annual year-end celebration, including presenting the Special Directors Award to Ken Moller.Moller received the award from founding CVBR member...

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...

Customers shop local for Plaid Friday

By DAVID ALLEN

Plaid Friday lived up to its name Friday in Peterborough.The promotion encourages people to support local businesses the day after Thanksgiving and wear plaid while doing it. At Anytime Apparel, Hannah Terriault of Dover and Page Powell of New York...

BUSINESS: Blue Bear Inn owners Carrie and Bob Mayer appreciate Francestown location’s history

By DAVID ALLEN

In the shadow of Crotched Mountain and with a view of peaks north of Concord, the new owners of Blue Bear Inn are ready for the après-ski crowd as well as anyone seeking food and rest in a 200-year old space.Carrie and Bob Mayer took over the...

BUSINESS: The Inn at Hancock reopens for dining after renovations

By JESSECA TIMMONS

After a sale and more than two years of renovations, The Inn at Hancock (formerly the Hancock Inn) is now open to the public for dining. The Hunt Bar and Scullery tavern and Pinks Lounge opened to the public on Friday night, with a full bar and...

Belletetes breaks ground on new Brookline facility

The Belletetes lumber and building materials company in Jaffrey has broken ground on a new facility at its Brookline location, acquired through its purchase of Bingham Lumber on May 13.The project includes a 20,000-square-foot building that will...

Bob’s Chocolate Cafe opens to large crowds in Francestown

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Bob’s Chocolate Cafe in Francestown had its grand opening on Saturday, with local residents flocking to the historic barn  at 1 Main St. for cappuccino, bagels, pastry and handmade chocolates.“Originally, we wanted to have a chocolate factory in this...

Hancock Inn could receive certificate of occupancy after inspection

By DAVID ALLEN

The Hancock Inn is poised for the next step toward reopening this week. On Friday, town Building Inspector Bob Garside will visit the Main Street site for the purpose of a decision on a certificate of occupancy for the building. Contingent upon...

BUSINESS: Post & Beam is offering a bit of Peterborough in Boston

By DAVID ALLEN

Charlestown, Mass., and Peterborough may not have much in common, but now they’re both locations of Post & Beam pubs.The fixture in the G.A.R. Hall on Grove Street in Peterborough, which has been serving its craft brews locally since 2018, opened a...

Steve Kim – Light at the end of the housing tunnel?

It has finally come. On Sept. 18, the Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut of half a percentage point. While a quarter of a percentage point was all but expected, the larger rate cut took many by surprise. It indicates the Fed’s urgency in...

BUSINESS: Dr. Marc Winiecki looks to form relationships at Monad Doc Health Direct

By ASHLEY SAARI

Dr. Marc Winiecki, formerly with Jaffrey Family Medicine, has struck out on his own, opening a direct primary care office in downtown Jaffrey.According to Winiecki, Monad Doc Health Direct will give him more freedom to form personal relationships with...