OCIA program at Divine Mercy Church offers path to Catholic faith

Peterborough police officer involved in deadly incident returns home

The off-duty Peterborough police officer associated with the recent fatal shooting on Sunday returned home. On Tuesday, the Peterborough Police Department escorted him back to Grove Street from the hospital where he was treated for apparent stab wounds. Peterborough Police Lieutenant George Xenakis said the procession was a tradition, but declined to comment further. Town Administrator Nicole MacStay said it was a display of reinforcement. “It is a tradition in public safety to escort police officers or firefighters home to show support and solidarity with not only the injured individual, but also their families,” MacStay said. Police responded to the incident […]

Greenfield Sparkler Sprint 5k Run/Walk celebrates successful first year

The 1st annual 4th of July Sparkler Sprint 5k Run/Walk in Greenfield had 80 participants, with M. Seitz and K. Seitz taking 1st place in the male and female categories, respectively.

AG: No laws were broken by staff at youth detention facility in recent months, but pervasive ‘dysfunction’ exists

An investigation conducted by the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office in response to recent allegations of mistreatment at the state’s youth detention facility did not uncover abuse or other violations of state law, but investigators concluded the facility “operates with a high degree of dysfunction at all levels.” A 56-page report released Tuesday describes an […]

Peterborough approves grant for Catholic Charities' affordable housing project

The Peterborough Selectboard unanimously approved the Community Development Block Grant Application by Catholic Charities NH to support phase two of their Vose Farm Residences project, as well as paused the beautification project by the Greater Downtown Tax Increment Finance District to focus on safety at the intersection on Mainstreet in front of Roy's Market.

New 141-acre forest preserve secured in Mason

The Piscataquog Land Conservancy has added 141 acres of land to its permanently preserved properties, creating a new forest preserve along the Massachusetts border, which is adjacent to the Townsend State Forest and contains significant wildlife habitat and recreational opportunities.