Group heads out to Francestown’s ‘Turnpike Trails’

By JESSECA TIMMONS

More than 20 Francestown residents gathered Saturday to explore the “Turnpike Trails”  near Route 47  and Campbell Road as part of the Francestown Land Trust’s “Exploring Our Trails” summer hiking series.The hikes are designed to introduce town and...

Betty Pels Run for the Honey results

Kassian Eaton of Somerville, Mass., won the Betty Pels Run for the Honey Saturday morning as part of Hancock’s Old Home Days.The 28-year-old covered the 5K course in 16 minutes, 40 seconds. Kristen Ramey of Peterborough was tops among the women,...

Peterborough native Ainsley King launching coaching career at Keene State

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Ainsley King of Peterborough has joined the coaching staff of Keene State’s first women’s varsity hockey program. As of fall 2024, the Owls women’s hockey team, formerly a club team, is now NCAA Division III.“I’m really excited about it. I love...

Hancock Run for the Honey is Aug. 17

The Betty Pels Run for the Honey 5K road race will be Saturday, Aug. 17, with a race start of 8 a.m.As part of Hancock’s Old Home Days celebration, the race is run on tree-lined paved and gravel roads. There are two moderate hills and  rolling...

PHOTOS: Local fire and police crews compete in Wilton’s “Battle of the Badges”

Firefighters were victorious against police officers Saturday in the “Battle of the Badges” softball game on Carnival Hill, as part of Wilton’s Old Home Days celebrations.Wilton Fire Chief Don Nourse said it was a day of fun between members of the...

Mt. Monadnock Little League finishes regional tourney with loss

Despite a strong pitching performance from Porter Crook, the Mt. Monadnock Little League 10U lost 3-1 to the team from Trumbull, Conn., Thursday to finish 0-4 at the regional tournament in Cranston, R.I.Porter gave up three runs (two earned) on two...

Mascenic cheerleaders receive accolades at NCA camp; three named All-American

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Mascenic Regional High School and Boynton Middle School cheer squads came together in July to participate in the the National Cheerleaders Association camp, coming away with both individual and team accolades, including three members being named...

Mt. Monadnock Little League 10Us have tough time at regionals

With one game left to play, the Mt. Monadnock Little League 10U team is 0-3 in the regional tournament in Cranston, R.I.The New Hampshire state champions opened tournament play with a 7-2 loss to the team from Braintree, Mass., Saturday. Porter Krook...

New Franklin Pierce field hockey assistant Erickson Richard attends Olympics in Paris

By ASHLEY SAARI

During the U.S. Olympic women’s field hockey game against Spain on July 29, U.S. captain Ashley Hoffman whipped a last-second pass down the field for a goal by Phia Gladieux.The crowd went wild, including Erickson Richard, a Jaffrey resident and the...

Le Tour de Common 5K in Rindge fields 42 runners

By ASHLEY SAARI

On a hot and muggy morning, 42 runners lined up for the 2024 Le Tour de Common in Rindge, a 5K race that starts and ends at the town common, finishing with a final lap around the green.Prior to the adult race, the morning began with the traditional...

Healthy Kids gets children up and running

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Peterborough Healthy Kids running program, which is based at the Peterborough Elementary School field,  launches its third season of running events for children Sept. 15.“We started last fall with 63 kids, and this past spring, we were up to 105...

Malachi Yebba is Jaffrey will play in hockey tournament in Prague

By BILL FONDA

Malachi Yebba of Jaffrey started skating when he was about 1 1/2 years old; his hockey-playing father Anthony saw to that.“As soon as I could walk, he put me on skates,” Malachi said.Hockey followed at about 5 or 6, and Malachi, 13, is currently a...

Tasha MacNeil of ConVal plays in all-star soccer game

Tasha MacNeil, a 2024 ConVal High School graduate, played for New Hampshire in the Lions Twin State Soccer Association girls’ all-star soccer game at Hanover High School versus Vermont July 20.In her her four years at ConVal, MacNeil played center...

Mt. Monadnock Little League 10U team wins state title

The Mt. Monadnock Little League 10U district all-stars won the state championship Saturday in Jaffrey, besting North Manchester Hooksett 2-0 in the best two-out-of-three series, including a 24-2 win in the clinching contest.Friday night, Mt. Monadnock...

New Ipswich Breakers take part in Rotary swim meet

By ASHLEY SAARI

In their biggest swim event of the season, the New Ipswich Breakers participated in the 59th annual Milford Rotary Invitational – a two-day event held over the weekend at the Keyes Park in Milford.A total of 15 teams, with 462 swimmers, participated...

Mt. Monadnock Little League hosting state finals, where U10s will be competing

Mt. Monadnock Little League is hosting the state 10U and 12U finals this weekend at Legion Field in Jaffrey, and Mt. Monadnock’s 10U team will be competing, after winning the District One competition Sunday in Jaffrey.District pool play took place...

Gov. Sununu signs into law trans sports ban and prohibition on gender surgeries for minors

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

Governor Chris Sununu on Friday banned transgender girls in New Hampshire from competing on school-sponsored girls’ sports teams in the state starting in fifth grade.The law – which makes New Hampshire the 26th state to implement transgender sports...

New Trails of Antrim hiking group hits the trail

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Bob Holmes of Antrim, who has completed all of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks and 45 of the “52 with a View,” said he is still discovering trails in the Monadnock region.Holmes, who leads the Trails of Antrim hiking group, encourages anyone with...

Feral Gals hit the weights in Peterborough

By DIANE KOLLER

One definition of feral is “In a wild state, especially after escape from captivity.”Every week, the Peterborough’s Feral Gals powerlifting club meets at Performance Fitness. Each week is devoted to just one lift, when each member strives to surpass...

Dave McMullen’s quest to run between all of New Hampshire’s town halls continues

By DAVE MCMULLEN

“Some folks like to get away, take a holiday from the neighborhoodHop a flight to Miami Beach, or to Hollywood” – Billy Joel (“New York State of Mind”).If you are over 50, you should be able to easily keep the song melody in your head. Insert these...