Pop goes the culture
Boys’ hockey: Belmont-Gilford wins D-III championship in OT thriller over Kingswood, 3-2
Henniker ponders what is a ‘need’ and what is a ‘want’
Hopkinton voters call for action on ‘inadequate’ state funding for public education
Boscawen residents vote to fund major renovation of public works building
In Pembroke, Education Freedom Accounts draw debate, voters pass budget
Constructive deliberation, Sam Lake renovation take front seat at Canterbury town meeting
Boys’ Basketball: Pembroke tops Sanborn to claim D-II state title
Sophomore guard Andrew Fitzgerald dominated the first half and senior guard Evan Berkeley took over down the stretch as Pembroke Academy won its first state title since 2019 with a 63-54 win over Sanborn in the Division II title game Sunday at UNH’s Lundholm Gym.
‘What the hell is going on?”: Chichester votes to defund entire town administrative office, but may reconsider
Mike Williams was on the Chichester select board for one year. That was long enough.
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Boys’ hockey: Concord takes championship in historic quadruple overtime victory over BG, 2-1
‘Voting our wallets’: Loudon residents vote overwhelmingly against $1.7M bond for new fire truck
CJ Girard: Passionate father, fierce firefighter, genuine friend
Inside EFAs: How New Hampshire’s school choice program ignited an internal feud within the state’s homeschooling community
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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
Immigrants in New Hampshire face uncertainty as temporary protections expire soon
Sports
Boys’ hockey: Concord takes championship in historic quadruple overtime victory over BG, 2-1
MANCHESTER – After seven agonizing periods, Concord senior forward Rowan Arndt watched his winning shot roll past the opposing goalie to give the Crimson Tide a long-awaited championship.
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 announced
Boys’ hockey: Concord dominates D-I semifinal, defeats the Hanover, 3-1
Boys’ hockey: Belmont-Gilford upsets Berlin-Gorham to reach 3rd final in 4 years
Opinion
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
On the Trail: Shaheen’s retirement sparks a competitive NH Senate race
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s announcement that she won’t seek re-election next year marks the beginning of the end of a long and successful career of the first woman in American politics to win office both as a governor and as a U.S. senator.
‘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
Bill to remove NH’s consumer advocate met with concerns, opposition
New Hampshire House Committee votes to advance end-of-life options bill
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Arts & Life
Take Me Outside: Let there be light
Last weekend, we launched Daylight Saving Time, when we turned our clocks one hour forward to take advantage of more light during our waking hours.
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 tour
The Concord Public Library announces Concord Reads 2025 selection
Obituaries
William E. Noelte
William E Noelte Concord, NH - William Edward Noelte, 77, died Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord, NH. He was born on March 10, 1947, in Pawtucket, RI, the son of Earl and Dorothy (Anderson) Noelte. He w... remainder of obit for William E. Noelte
Richard Duke Piper
New York, NY - Richard D. Piper,72, died suddenly on March 3, 2025 in New York City, the City he loved and called home for over 45 years. Dick was born on September 1, 1952, in Manchester NH to Nancy Kuzmich Piper and Richard S. Piper.... remainder of obit for Richard Duke Piper
Helen J. Turgeon
Boscawen, NH - Helen J. Turgeon, 93, of Boscawen, NH, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, following a brief illness. Born on October 24, 1931, in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of Nicholas and Angela (Stelianou) Mangianis. He... remainder of obit for Helen J. Turgeon
Susan Parenteau
Tilton, NH - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Parenteau, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, at the age of 69 at Mountain Ridge Center in Franklin following a period of declining health ... remainder of obit for Susan Parenteau
