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By ASHLEY SAARI
As the death toll from Hurricane Helene tops 250 people, members of a Rindge church said they felt helpless just watching the news, and decided to do something to help.On Friday and Saturday, volunteers from the Vineyard Christian Church in Rindge, as...
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Lawmakers overrode two of Gov. Chris Sununu’s vetoes on Thursday, putting into law two bills that aim to increase transparency on the impact of public input and limit the use of fertilizers containing phosphorous to reduce cyanobacteria.Three other...
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Each year, New Hampshire’s political parties spend thousands of dollars to obtain key information: voters’ names, addresses and the real gold mine, their party affiliation.It’s all public information – anyone can go to the State Archives in Concord...
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
In 2021, Concord City Council voted to change a city holiday, renaming the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. This year, a new state law compels New Hampshire’s towns and cities to recognize it by its traditional name, Columbus Day.A...
By DAVID ALLEN
A change is afoot at Hancock Market, but this is not immediately evident by looking at the storefront on Main Street.Kaylee and Rod Wilkins, the new owners of the store, are intent on preserving all that has made the establishment an institution in...
By ASHLEY SAARI
The Jaffrey Zoning Board of Adjustment has granted a request for a rehearing on a special exception to allow for retention of a logging bridge, after an objection lodged by the Select Board.The Zoning Board originally approved the special exception...
By DAVID ALLEN
Local state Senate and Executive Council candidates shared their positions and responded to questions at a forum in Peterborough Tuesday evening. Democrat Karen Liot Hill and Republican Kim Strathdee are running for the 2nd District seat on the...
By ASHLEY SAARI
The House of Que competitive barbecue team is on the road, headed to the Jack Daniel’s World Championship Invitational Barbecue in Tennessee – a longtime dream of team members Ken MacInnis of New Ipswich and Brandon Saldoni of Nashua.The two qualified...
By ASHLEY SAARI
It’s time again for scarecrows to line Main Street and Peterborough Street, as this weekend residents are encouraged to participate in TEAM Jaffrey’s annual Scarecrows on the Common event.The event, scheduled for Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the...
By ASHLEY SAARI
During their meeting on Tuesday, Jaffrey Planning Board members discussed how several new laws signed by Gov. Chris Sununu at the end of the summer might affect the town’s current zoning.Planning and Economic Development Director Jo Anne Carr...
By DAVID ALLEN
The Dublin Police Department recognized two of its own Monday. Master Patrolman Brandon Blair and Patrolman Lionel “Lenny” Emond were thanked by Chief Tim Suokko, who presented them with certificates for their five years of service to the town.“We’re...
By DAVID ALLEN
Upgrading fire safety at Town Hall could cost Wilton over $250,000.At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, Town Administrator Nick Germain presented a proposal to improve the sprinkler system, with an estimate provided by the John L. Carter Sprinkler...
By DAVID ALLEN
Dublin Planning Board member Donna Garner was censured last month for falsely invoking town authority in an attempt to stop work on a neighbor’s property.Garner was the subject of a complaint by residents whose work on Snow Hill Road was halted...
By ASHLEY SAARI
A small group of mostly women, including candidates, met in Mason Sunday afternoon to discuss issues important to them in the upcoming election.The event, organized by Mason resident Kathy Chapman, was held in a barn on Nutting Hill Road. Participants...
By ASHLEY SAARI
The Jaffrey Civic Center’s “Stories to Share” series kicked off its new season with photographer, conservationist and founder of the Harris Center for Conservation Education Eleanor Briggs.“Stories to Share” gives a platform to local people to share...
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire, three voting rights organizations and five current and future voters sued the state over what they say places a burden on Granite Staters’ right to vote.They’re challenging a bill signed by Gov....
By ASHLEY SAARI
On Saturday, 43 runners and 37 walkers participated in the annual Friends of the Poor 5K, the largest fundraiser for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Greenville.The race raises funds for the pantry, which serves New Ipswich, Temple, Greenville...
By ASHLEY SAARI
When Marilyn Griska of Rindge was a young girl, she saw her mother’s hands raw from pickling, and swore that she would never get into the hobby.And yet, these days, she can be found behind the pickle and jam table at the annual Rindge Woman’s Club...
By DAVID ALLEN
When films began appearing on the screen at Town Hall Theatre in Wilton, the cost in the to see a silent movie -- the only kind made at the time -- ranged between five and seven cents.Now, 112 years later, it is actually less expensive to watch a film...
By ASHLEY SAARI
The Rindge Planning Board has continued an application seeking a minor site plan approval and conditional use permit to allow two new businesses in the former Sunoco gas station on Route 119 – an auto repair shop and a screen printing and embroidery...
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