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PHOTOS: Projects on display at Francestown Community Science Fair

The Francestown Recreation Department hosted the second Community Science Fair on Saturday, March 22, at the Francestown Town Hall. Students from Great Brook School, Francestown Elementary School and homeschool students, ranging in age from 7 to 15, participated in this year’s fair. Meteorologist Cyrena Arnold and Nate Monty of Morphs and Milestones served as judges. 

Jaffrey and Rindge residents sign petitions asking School Board to reconsider budget cuts

By DAVID ALLEN

Residents of Jaffrey and Rindge gathered Friday evening to collect signatures on petitions asking the School Board to revisit proposed cuts in the budget that members voted to approve last week. 

Three zoning amendments headed to Peterborough ballot

By JESSECA TIMMONS

The Peterborough Planning Board has put three proposed zoning changes forward to the town’s ballot in May. 

Silver Scone Teas neighbors appeal to state Supreme Court

By ASHLEY SAARI

A group of neighbors fighting approvals to a tea party business in the Village District of New Ipswich has filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court against decisions of the state Housing Appeals Board for rulings made last month.

U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander visits Mondanock Adult Care Center in Jaffrey to talk Medicaid

By ASHLEY SAARI

For John and Claudia Dery, Medicaid is one of the ways they’re able to navigate life dealing with John’s multiple sclerosis – including helping to pay for three days a week of care at Mondanock Adult Care Center in Jaffrey.

Hancock Police Chief Tom Horne answers residents’ questions

By DAVID ALLEN

Hancock Police Chief Tom Horne had what seemed a novel answer to a question at Saturday’s “Cookies with the Chief” session at Hancock Town Library. 

Parker resigns from Select Board

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Greenfield Select Board member Mason Parker, who has served on the board since 2021, resigned at a special Select Board meeting immediately after Town Meeting on March 15. 

Vaccines, state primary date and more: What to look for in the State House this week

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Transgender-related legislation dominated the New Hampshire State House last week, with lawmakers advancing a handful of bills that could direct people to use the bathroom that corresponds with their biological sex, not their gender, as well as ban puberty blockers, hormone treatment and breast surgery for people under age 18.

With a razor-thin margin, N.H. House tables end-of-life options bill

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

The House of Representatives shot down a bill that would expand end-of-life care options with a split that was as close as it gets – but its fate isn’t sealed yet.

‘It’s scaring the hell out of people’: Lawmakers parse out state’s role to determine Trump’s policy impact on NH

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Tedd Benson’s company has worked with the same Canadian supplier for over 20 years and uses a certain type of engineered wood to manufacture houses at its facilities in Keene and Walpole.

Reviewing the record of the right-to-know ombudsman hired by N.H. lawmakers. His office is now in jeopardy

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

In the dusty basement of the State House Annex, the floor littered with chunks of cement dislodged from the construction above, a lawyer in a black suit clicked on his tape recorder.

Data: Local school spending caps proved universally unpopular. Why are Republican lawmakers supporting a statewide cap?

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

Earlier this year, after voters in the Kearsarge Regional School District soundly rejected a proposed budget cap on their schools, House Majority Leader Jason Osborne had a warning.

Greenfield Conservation Commission sets loon program

The Greenfield Conservation Commission will host a presentation by loon expert John “The Loonman” Rockwood on Thursday, March 27, at 7 p.m. at the Stephenson Memorial Library, 761 Forest Road, Greenfield.

Peterborough Town Library sets maple program

Peterborough Town Library, 2 Concord St., will host “Maple Sugaring: Myth, Magic, and Realities” on Thursday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. as part of its Natural NH Winter Series. 

Peterborough’s Wheeler, Leishman break with Democrats to support trans ‘bathroom bill’

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

As Rep. Jonah Wheeler gave a speech in the House of Representatives last week, half of his party members in the chamber walked out in protest.

SEEKING SOLUTIONS – Volunteers build inexpensive, energy-saving window inserts

By BILL FONDA

Lots of homes, particularly older ones, have leaky windows, increasing heating costs. They can also be expensive to replace.

Economic Development Authority of Peterborough, ConVal and the Greater Monadnock Collaborative join forces for job fair

By DAVID ALLEN

Along with signs outside businesses proclaiming “Now Hiring,” there news stories about people in various sectors of the economy losing their jobs.

Monadnock Community Hospital launches ‘Slam the Scam’ anti-fraud effort

With health care scams on the rise, Monadnock Community Hospital is launching its “Slam the Scam” campaign to help the public recognize and avoid fraudulent calls. Scammers are increasingly impersonating hospitals, Medicare and insurance providers in attempts to steal sensitive personal information.

Monadnock WindowDressers sets information sessions

Monadnock WindowDressers will hold informational meetings Thursday, March 27, at 5:30 and 6 p.m. in the Eben Jones Classroom on the ground floor of the Peterborough Town Library prior to this year’s build.