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By JESSECA TIMMONS

After looking at more than 100 houses in New England, Frank and Sharon Riley knew they had found their retirement home when they discovered Francestown’s historic Bixby Tavern property. 

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Bennington residents approved 28 of 29 warrant articles at this year’s town election, including a town budget of $1.92 million.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Spring Hill Studio in Sharon will host a clarinet trio concert on Sunday, March 16, at 3 p.m., with Dorothy Braker on cello, Julie Meneghini on clarinet and Mary Towse-Beck on piano.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

During Tuesday night’s meeting, the ConVal School Board rebutted public statements from the Francestown School Committee and the Dublin Select Board alleging the board presented “inflated”  numbers at a recent community forum about the two towns’ proposals to withdraw from the ConVal School District.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Dublin School and ConVal Theatre Arts will both be presenting the Broadway hit “Hadestown” this spring, thanks to the unusual early release of the “teen version” of the play. The Dublin School show is March 8 and 9, and the ConVal production will be April 17 to 19.

By DAVID ALLEN

Growing pains are, by definition, painful, but when a business outgrows its existing space, that suggests success.

By DAVID ALLEN

The saying “like father, like son” is appropriate when referring to Chris and Ben Jacob of Wilton.

By DAVID ALLEN

The Wilton Lyndeborough Cooperative School Board heard some positive news across most grade levels regarding student proficiency at its most recent meeting. Curriculum Coordinator Samantha Dignan shared the results of iReady, a testing program that assessed student competencies in math and reading. 

By DAVID ALLEN

If there’s one image that perhaps appears more than any other on calendars that boast scenes of New Hampshire, it is that of covered bridges.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

There may be snow on the ground, but it’s time to start thinking about the Tour de Francestown. Registration for the ride, which is June 7,  is now open. 

By DAVID ALLEN

Residents of Wilton heard from current and aspiring members of Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative School Board Thursday about their visions for local education.

By DAVID ALLEN

The ConVal School Board’s hearings on a petition warrant article concluded last week with support voiced for the proposal, and a warning for the School Board.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

A zoning proposal on the ballot in Antrim could open the door for creation of more housing in the Village District.  

By DAVID ALLEN

People hoping to enjoy Cunningham Pond this summer who don’t live in Peterborough will be paying more to do so, after Select Board members approved a Recreation Department proposal on Tuesday increasing the fee for non-resident vehicle stickers from $150 to $185.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Singer-songwriter Beverly Rush will perform at the Francestown Academy Coffeehouse on Saturday, March 1, at the Francestown Town Hall.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

ConVal School Board members made their case against three warrant articles on this year’s ballot during a public forum Wednesday night. 

By DAVID ALLEN

Loretta J. Ross had advice for any parents in her audience in Peterborough on Saturday.

By JESSECA TIMMONS

About 10 Francestown residents turned out for a public hearing on a ConVal district  budget cap petition warrant article Thursday night at FES. 

By DAVID ALLEN

The Town of Temple has joined the ranks of those exploring the prospect of leaving the ConVal School District. A petition warrant article has garnered the necessary signatures to put before the voters the question of whether Temple should “initiate a feasibility study of Temple’s withdrawal” from the district. 

By DAVID ALLEN

“Can you believe that he made that out of wood?” was a common refrain heard at the Dublin Community Center Friday afternoon as visitors contemplated Franz Feige’s craftsmanship.

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.