Wilton church hosts annual summer fair with crafts, food, and fun

Valerie Ortiz of Jaffrey earns dean's list recognition at NECC

Valerie Ortiz of Jaffrey has been named to the dean's list at Northern Essex Community College for the spring 2026 semester, having earned a GPA of 3.3 or higher.

Andy's Summer Playhouse presents unique mime adaptation of Nancy Drew

Andy's Summer Playhouse is presenting Nancy Drew and The Hidden Staircase, a mime play directed by SMJ, with the help of 40 kids, and will be playing from July 10-18.

Self-defense claim to be evaluated in off-duty officer's shooting

An off-duty Peterborough police officer was hospitalized with stab wounds and a 24-year-old Peterborough resident was found dead from gunshot wounds outside a Grove Street residence, and the attorney general's office and the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Unit are investigating whether the officer acted in self-defense.

Peterborough designer Alan Melad's 50-year career celebrated at NIDU Gallery

NIDU gallery in Peterborough is showcasing a retrospective of Alan Melad's 50 year career in design, featuring examples of his most recent works and works in progress, as well as a display of black and white photographs tracing his furniture design since 1968.

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 […]