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By JESSECA TIMMONS and ASHLEY SAARI

Lori Finn of Greenfield’s commute to work is about as far as she needs to walk to her home office – a far cry from the 120 miles it would take for her to drive to Russell Sage College in Troy, N.Y., where she is teaches behavioral analysis.Her job is...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The availability of high-speed internet has become one of the driving factors in attracting new residents to  settle in the Monadnock region, giving some towns a competitive advantage for people who work or attend school remotely. “People expect it,”...

By NISA SIMILA

When you hear the word “taxes,” do you feel fear forming in the pit of your stomach? Does your heart start palpitating? Because of the way the IRS has been portrayed in the media, it’s no wonder that the IRS seems scary. However, you don’t have to be...

By ANDY PETERSON

With the passing of a joyous holiday season, the chill of midwinter’s crystalline air surrounds us and our thoughts turn to plans and hopes for the coming year. With 2023 now in the rear-view mirror, I offer this real estate market update and forecast...

By BILL FONDA

Looking ahead to the 2023-2024 school year, Jaffrey-Rindge Superintendent Reuben Duncan said the district would like to add six to 10 teachers – a couple math teachers, a science teacher, several special education teachers and likely another STEM...

By AIDAN BEAROR

Technology has dramatically impacted the way schools operate over the past 30 years.The introduction of smartphones, internet access and more recently open artificial intelligence (AI) have brought sweeping changes to classrooms and the way...

By ISADORA CRANE

Having attended Waldorf school my entire childhood, from merely 3 years old to a full 18-year-old adult, I have had the privilege of seeing the positive impact this education model has had on my personal growth.As both my mother and father attended...

By ETHAN DEWITT

Michael Whaland knows New Hampshire’s teacher staffing challenges better than most: He wrote his dissertation about it. As part of his doctor of education degree at Plymouth State University in 2020, Whaland, a former teacher, spent months studying...

By JESSECA TIMMONS

TJ Mackey, head of The Well School in Peterborough, said there is misconception that independent schools such as Well, Dublin School, Dublin Christian Academy, Mountain Shadows School in Dublin and High Mowing School in Wilton compete with public...

By BETHANY PAQUIN

An exchange of letters that began in 1963 brought together three families around a shared vision for a Christian high school where students could receive an education centered on the Bible.Nelson and Ruth Blount, who had made a fortune in the seafood...

By ANDY PETERSON

As we enter the warmth of summer in the Monadnock region, our interests turn to plans for fun activities with family and friends. Many also come to visit our region for a chance to relax and enjoy relief from the heat of urban areas and a welcome...

By AIDAN BEAROR

The Barrington-based bluegrass duet Green Heron’s summer performance slate recently included a show as part of Francestown Old Meeting House concert series, which they performed despite torrential rain and flash flood warnings outside.Consisting of...

By CORINNE CHRONOPOULOS

The Monadnock region is fortunate to attract and retain a rich network of talented artists.When the Peterborough Town Library opened the new PTL Community Art Gallery, the library staff thought about upcoming artists who may not have the experience...

By REBECCA FREDRICKSON

Each season at the Jaffrey Civic Center has its distinct appeal and impact, and summer without a doubt is one of the busier times of the year.The Jaffrey Civic Center, located in a region known for its natural beauty and culture, has a large community...

By ORIANA CAMARA

Live concerts provide an opportunity for audiences to converse, relax, listen and dance, but organizers need funding to make them work.Peterborough’s Friday Summertime Concerts began just over a decade ago when Pelagia Vincent and George Neal, the...

By NISA SIMILA 

Being able to have enough money coming in to pay the bills and put some into savings is a beautiful feeling. However, if you don’t know where your money is going and when, you may find yourself not meeting your obligations.Do you have enough cash on...

By DAN PETRONE

Summer in the Granite State is remarkable! New Hampshire boasts beautiful pristine lakes and rivers that are excellent for swimming, boating and kayaking, to name a few.To top it off, there is some amazing food throughout the entire state, ranging...

By ASHLEY SAARI

From its exterior, the former Catholic church on Maple Street in Wilton looks much the same as when it was built.On the inside, however, many of the accouterments have been stripped, readying the space for its next life as an apartment building.Owner...

By CAROL OGILVIE

Housing is in the news these days – specifically, the lack of it and the cost of what there is. This is not a new problem for New Hampshire, but certain factors have contributed to the current situation, including years of predominantly single-family...

By JO ANNE CARR

It seems to me we have covered a lot of territory on the housing conversation. We know that there is a housing shortage nationwide, Freddie Mac, the federal home loan mortgage company, estimates a shortage of nearly 4 million units. And statewide, the...

By LISA RILEY

At the end of last year, as the world reflected on 2022 and prophesied about 2023, the pundits produced countless reports detailing 2022 as a year of lows for the real estate market.The headlines sensationalized a world marked by uncertainty, market...