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Bow and Pembroke finish top 4 at Super Smash Bros. Esports state championship
Plan released for strengthening New Hampshire food system, reaching ambitious food production goal
‘We’re still there’: Ascentria resolved to continue support for refugees despite federal funding halt
Competing bills take aim at ‘surprise billing’ for ambulances
At Wine on Main, Emma Stetson provides ‘an experience for everyone’ with free tastings, paid classes and workshops
A partial solar eclipse will be visible Saturday at sunrise
‘Tangible, front line things’: Local librarians raise alarm over Trump cuts
Bow residents unhappy with school board’s recording policy, demand more transparency
Merrimack Valley schools to eliminate 21 positions, lay off up to 3 employees
The Merrimack Valley School District will eliminate 21 positions next year in response to a $2 million reduction to the district’s proposed budget, administrators announced Monday.
Hopkinton faces leadership changes at town and school district level
Hopkinton is preparing for two major departures this year as town administrator Neal Cass and school superintendent Michael Flynn get ready to move on.
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More New Hampshire law enforcement departments partner with federal immigration agencies
‘That wasn’t the charge we were given’ – New city councilors question golf clubhouse options
Sunshine Week: Searchable database of what Concord city employees were paid in 2024
Immigrants in New Hampshire face uncertainty as temporary protections expire soon
Sports
Monitor names winter 2024-25 Players of the Season
Although Monday marks the first day of the NHIAA spring season with practices and tryouts happening on baseball and softball diamonds, lacrosse fields, tracks and tennis courts throughout the state, it’s been just over a week since the winter season concluded.
Boys’ basketball: Pembroke tops Sanborn to claim D-II state title
Boys’ hockey: Concord takes championship in historic quadruple overtime victory over BG, 2-1
Ex-Celtic Enes Kanter Freedom speaks in NH on human rights advocacy
Basketball: Pembroke’s Berkeley, Franklin’s Kaplan win Player of the Year; All-State teams announcedOpinion
Opinion: What rough beast is slouching toward us to be born
Jean Stimmell is a retired stone mason and psychotherapist living in Northwood. He blogs at jeanstimmell.blogspot.com and jstim.substack.com.
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Politics
Town elections offer preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
A voter in Milford, New Hampshire, missed out on approving the town’s $19 million operating budget, electing a cemetery trustee and buying a new dump truck. In Durham, an 18-year-old high school student did not get a say in who should serve on the school board or whether $125,000 should go toward replacing artificial turf on athletic fields.
Medical aid in dying, education funding, transgender issues: What to look for in the State House this week
On the Trail: Shaheen’s retirement sparks a competitive NH Senate race
‘If it affects one, it’s going to affect all’: Dozens protest federal firings in Concord
On the Trail: Window closing on Shaheen decision to run in 2026
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Arts & Life
Young Professional of the Month: Lauren Cahill captures Concord
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Lauren Cahill. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends an individual in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better.
Take Me Outside: Let there be light
Franklin Opera House presents annual murder mystery dessert show on Pi Day
Yoga with shelter pets offers fun connections with four-legged friends
Alton Brown, culinary wiz and TV personality, coming to Concord on farewell tourObituaries
Vinicius James Bardwell
Manchester, NH - Vinicius James Bardwell, "Vinny," VinnyWinny, Binny" passed away on March 15, 2025, after dealing with mental illness for a number of years. Vinny was born on Dec. 23, 2008, in Manchester, NH, to Charles and Erika "... remainder of obit for Vinicius James Bardwell
Anne Ballin
New London, NH - Annie Ballin of New London began her next journey on the evening of Wednesday, March 19, 2025, surrounded by her family, friends and two beloved Black Labs, Birdie and Gracie. She was blessed to die at her home as the s... remainder of obit for Anne Ballin
Alva E. Hauser
Concord, NH - Our loving mother, Alva Edna Hauser, nee Eliason, 96, passed away at Concord Hospital in Concord, NH, on March 21, 2025, from complications resulting from the norovirus and subsequent pneumonia. Mom, as she is lovingly cal... remainder of obit for Alva E. Hauser
Nancy Jean Crowell-Croft
Boscawen, NH - Nancy Jean Crowell-Croft passed away on March 21, 2025 at The Merrimack County Nursing home In Boscawen, NH. after a long and courageous battle with dementia. Nancy grew up in Concord, NH. and made a career at Consolidat... remainder of obit for Nancy Jean Crowell-Croft
