Elimination of yearly car inspection requirement causes concerns

By DAVID ALLEN

Automobile technicians and public safety officials largely expressed concern about news that New Hampshire will no longer require vehicle inspections starting next year.

The Basket Case in Rindge hosts grand opening

On June 21, community members and Rindge Chamber of Commerce representatives gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Sharon DiGennaro’s pottery studio and gift shop, The Basket Case, with a ribbon-cutting and open house at the West Rindge Baskets building on West Main Street.

New Hampshire home prices hit an all-time record high amid housing shortage

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The cost of owning a home in New Hampshire just hit a new record, with the median price for single-family houses soaring to $565,000 in June — a sign that the state’s housing crisis is deepening.

BUSINESS – Our Town Village gets underway in Peterborough

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Work has begun at the site of Our Town Village, a 30-unit condominium complex being built at 241 Union St. in Peterborough. 

Monadnock Family Services looks to the future

By JESSECA TIMMONS

After a recent event which gathered feedback from longtime supporters, Monadnock Family Services is looking to increase partnerships with other community organizations, including veterans’ organizations, fire and police departments, faith organizations and schools.

American Hospital Association honors Richard Scheinblum

The American Hospital Association, in partnership with the New Hampshire Hospital Association, recently honored Richard Scheinblum, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Monadnock Community Hospital with the AHA’s 2025 Most Valuable PAC Player award.

BUSINESS: Parker Russell overcomes obstacles to build Black Ink Coffee

By ASHLEY SAARI

Six years ago, Parker Russell was deployed with the Air Force in Niger, and contemplating his future.

HOUSE AND HOME: Peterborough family grew into their home

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Sharon and Brad Malt’s house started out as a traditional 1929 Cape house tucked on a ridge below Pack Monadnock.

New day, new organizers, same local mission for farmers’ market in Rindge

By ASHLEY SAARI

After nearly being discontinued this year, the Rindge Farmers’ Market opened this Saturday, on a new day, and with new organizers at the helm.

BUSINESS: Felicia Drewniak turns hobby into business with The Crafty Farmers

By ASHLEY SAARI

When Felicia Drewniak of Antrim was in a car accident that left her out of work at the start of the year, she embarked on a new hobby – one that would grow into a new side business.

BUSINESS: Three in the Nest offering ‘food, community and health’ in Temple

By DAVID ALLEN

Three in the Nest is serving a range of baked and cafe-style treats that can be washed down with a wide range of teas, coffees and other choices at the location that previously housed The Root on Route 101 in Temple. 

Senate stalls bill that would’ve eliminated annual car inspections in New Hampshire

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

State senators are tasked with weighing many “challenging” bills, but Loudon Republican Howard Pearl said the push to end annual vehicle inspections in New Hampshire was “one of the biggest ones” they’ve dealt with this year.

BUSINESS: COVID didn’t derail Monadnock Appliance in Rindge

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Despite launching their business exactly a month before the COVID pandemic, Dan and Ann Bullock, founders and owners of Monadnock Appliance, are celebrating five years in business. 

Mike Danis of Danis Construction in Lyndeborough makes pitch for tiny houses

By DAVID ALLEN

A builder in Lyndeborough is working to address the housing shortage and the affordability issue of many residences.

BUSINESS: Milliken Manor in Jaffrey opens to the public

By ASHLEY SAARI

On Sunday afternoon, residents gathered for the official grand opening of Milliken Manor 580 Mountain Road in Jaffrey – formerly known as Grand View Estates -- to tour the historic grounds and enjoy the views of Mount Monadnock.

Circle Self Storage in Jaffrey gets OK to expand

By ASHLEY SAARI

The Jaffrey Zoning Board recently approved a variance to allow the expansion of Circle Self Storage in Jaffrey.

BUSINESS: Marty’s Driving Range in Mason is looking to make improvements

By ASHLEY SAARI

Marty’s Driving Range in Mason is looking to update its facilities by adding additional outdoor seating for its concert venue, building a permanent snack shack and adding a bathroom to replace portable toilets for guests.

BUSINESS: Wilton’s development team, alliance work to market town and offer what residents seek

By DAVID ALLEN

Wilton’s Economic Development Leadership Team has heard what a lot of people in the town want -- or don’t want.

Rite Aid in Peterborough is closing

By JESSECA TIMMONS

Peterborough’s Rite Aid store is scheduled to close Tuesday, May 6, at 8 p.m.