March 7, 6:30 PM, Tracy Memorial Library
NEW LONDON — Looking for something fun and inspiring to do? Next month, dive into the fascinating world of female artists, with “Fierce Females: Women in Art,” a captivating program led by Jane Oneail. This program is presented in partnership with Tracy Memorial Library and will take place inside their vital community gathering space, on […]
Franklin Unitarian Church serves as the host
FRANKLIN — For over 37 years, thanks to decades of dedicated volunteers, Bread & Roses has been serving two free meals every week, year-round, on Mondays and Thursdays, at 5 PM. Everyone is welcome. This past year over 5,170 meals were served, an increase of 1,855 meals over last year, with an average of 50 […]
Franklin Fire Department Battles House Fire
FRANKLIN — The City of Franklin Fire Department was dispatched to a reported building fire at 137 Prospect Street, on December 27, 2024. The Tilton-Northfield Fire & EMS and Sanbornton Fire Departments were also toned as automatic aid. As Franklin crews responded, LRMFA Dispatch updated that the fire was in the wall near the wood […]
Tuesday, January 28, 6:30 PM, at KRHS
NORTH SUTTON — Earlier this month the Kearsarge Regional School District had a record-breaking turnout to reject the restrictive spending cap before them and citizens voted in support of their public schools. While communities like Kearsarge are stepping up, the reality is that they shouldn’t have to bear this burden alone. For too long, the […]
Begins Thursday, February 13
CONCORD — Granite VNA is offering a multi-week Spousal/Partner Loss Group beginning Thursday, February 13, from 1:30 to 3 PM, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 79 Clinton Street, in Concord. This group offers a safe space for mutual support and understanding, as well as an opportunity to share ideas and strategies that may be helpful […]
9 AM–3 PM, Wednesday through Friday; Saturday, 10 AM–1 PM
FRANKLIN — The Thrift Clothes Closet, at 357 Central Street, has been a staple of Downtown Franklin since 1999. It has recently completed its 25th year of operation. It began as part of the Twin Rivers Clergy Association, along with partners Bread and Roses and the Twin Rivers Food Pantry. A group of volunteers assisted […]
Recollections of the year gone by
FRANKLIN — As Franklin woke up to raw, damp weather on the first day of 2025, the spirit of our community was anything but dreary. Despite the chill in the air, paddlers and community members gathered at Mill City Park to celebrate Franklin’s First Day with the annual Polar Plunge — a tradition that reflects […]
Thanks to all for their hard work
FRANKLIN — The City of Franklin was dispatched to a reported building fire in early December at 10 Hutchinson Street. The Tilton-Northfield Fire & EMS and Bristol Fire Departments were also toned as automatic aid. As Franklin crews responded, the dispatch center updated the report declaring a garage fully involved and extending into the house. […]
The musical play ran four showings
FRANKLIN — On a cold winter weekend (December 6 through 9), at Franklin Middle School, the FHS Players presented four showings of the musical version of the classic A Christmas Carol. Until the Franklin Opera House opens again, our community theater group has to use any stage available. I applaud our Director, Julie C. Finley, […]