AMHERST — Hiring surged in the U.S. in June and average hourly wages increased as more Americans return to a pre-pandemic way of life. However, the country still has a long way to go before pandemic job losses are fully reversed. The U.S. added 850,000 non-farm jobs in June, which was the ...

Have you checked your phone on a date, during a movie or at a place of worship? If so, you are not alone on what some people deem “unacceptable” phone use. A recent UScellular survey indicated that 60% of people deem a place of worship as a place or situation where phone use is ...

WILTON – Following the recommendations of an advisory committee, and discussions with the Department of Environmental security, the Board of Selectmen approved Phase One of improving the parking at the New Reservoir on Sand Hill Road. At their on meeting on Monday, July 12, Selectman Matt ...

AMHERST – Amherst’s Citizens of the Year – John A. Harvey and Anne Krantz – share one characteristic: both have a passion for conservation albeit their approaches are different. At Amherst’s July 4th celebration, Harvey was named 2020’s Citizen of the Year and Krantz received the ...

LYNDEBOROUGH – The Board of Selectmen has decided to use funds through the American Rescue Plan Act to improve broadband access in remote sections of town. The town expects to receive $181,300 over the next two years, with about $90,000 the first year. At the regular meeting of the board on ...

LYNDEBOROUGH – After a round-table discussion with Jay Minkarah, executive director of Nashua Regional Planning Commission, members of the town’s land use boards agreed they could use some professional help in several areas. They also agreed there should be more communications between ...