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Temple Elementary School, Mansfield Public Library team up with ‘Mr. Popper’s Penguins’
By DAVID ALLEN
A program to provide common reading experience for anyone interested is underway in Temple, including all students at Temple Elementary School.
Frog Pond not high-hazard
By DAVID ALLEN
Wilton officials said Monday that of the two dams in town discussed at Town Meeting, Frog Pond Dam is classified as a significant hazard, not a high-hazard dam in terms of its integrity.
Keene State students are working on visions for Peterborough’s future
By JESSECA TIMMONS
Students from the architecture program at Keene State College are creating potential designs for affordable housing at some of Peterborough’s most well-known properties as part of a collaboration between the Keene State architecture department, the Peterborough Affordable Housing Committee, the Peterborough Planning Department, and Peterborough property owners.
Jaffrey Woman’s Club accepting scholarship applications
The Jaffrey Woman’s Club recently awarded its 2024 scholarship to Michael Johnson, a Jaffrey resident studying HVAC/refrigeration at Southern Maine Community College. Johnson received a $2,000 scholarship and is also pursuing minors in electrical and plumbing.
Bennington Democrats schedule caucus
The Bennington Democratic Committee will hold a potluck supper, roundtable discussion and caucus to elect committee officers on Sunday, March 30, at 5 p.m. at the VFW Building, 9 Hancock Road. All registered Democrats in Bennington are invited to attend.
Monadnock Center hosting brainstorming session
The Monadnock Center for History and Culture will host a community brainstorming session Saturday, March 29, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 19 Grove St., Peterborough, to begin planning the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
Attack forces stream of League of Women Voters listening session to be shut down
By BILL FONDA
Eighteen minutes into state League of Women Voters listening session at Peterborough Town Library Tuesday night, in which state Rep. Jonah Wheeler addressed his vote on House Bill 148, the stream was “Zoom-bombed,” in the words of League of Women Voters of New Hampshire President Liz Tentarelli.
At listening session, Jonah Wheeler’s vote on trans ‘bathroom bill’ elicits emotions from the community
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Elizabeth Goodhue arrived at the Peterborough Town Library seeking answers from her state representatives, Jonah Wheeler and Peter Leishman, about the reasoning behind their votes in the state House last week supporting a bill that would roll back some anti-discrimination protections for transgender people and allow government entities and businesses to separate the use of their bathrooms and locker rooms by biological sex.
Adults who bring children to Music on Norway Pond shows can get in free
By JESSECA TIMMONS
Hancock’s Music on Norway Pond may be the only concert series in the country offering a free ticket for any adult bringing a child to a performance.
TEAM Jaffrey hosting supper
TEAM Jaffrey will provide a free community supper Thursday, March 27, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mildred Cutter Parish Hall, 54 Main St., Jaffrey.
Swap shop is open in Antrim
The Antrim swap shop at the transfer station has reopened for the season. It will operate Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monadnock Conservancy will host ‘Stories About This Place’
The Monadnock Conservancy will host “Stories About This Place” on Friday, March 28, at the Peterborough Town House, 1 Grove St. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the program will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The free, in-person event is open to the public.
Pamela Hunt to talk dragonflies and damselflies in Francestown
New Hampshire Audubon Senior Biologist Pamela Hunt will present "Dragons & Damsels," a talk on dragonflies and damselflies, Friday, March 28, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Francestown Town Hall, second floor, 27 Main St., Francestown.
Teen arrested after vehicle chase that passed through Antrim
An 18-year-old from Keene was arrested Tuesday after a chase that started in Hillsborough and continued into Antrim before returning to Hillsborough.
HOMETOWN HEROES: Fern Niemi of Greenville is a force behind the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
By BILL FONDA
Fern Niemi of Greenville retired approximately 15 years ago, but she hadn’t wanted to.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
