Baseball: Slow night at the plate costs Concord in loss to Windham, 3-1
New Hampshire settles second youth center abuse case for $4.5M
Trump’s cuts to federal funding draw concern from New Hampshire health advocates
NH Supreme Court declines to consider resentencing in murders of Dartmouth professors, sends case back to lower court
New Hampshire federal judge partially blocks Trump administration DEI ban
‘Erosion of civil public discourse’ – Concord mayor makes plea for more civility
New Hampshire births fell to a modern low in 2024
High schools: Wednesday’s lacrosse, baseball, softball and tennis results
‘New Hampshire is just going to embarrass itself’: Former Child Advocate warns against proposed office cuts
Two of five Grappone auto franchises to be sold as part of family transition
The Grappone Auto Group is selling two of its franchises, Toyota and Hyundai, as the company completes the transition into the fourth generation of family ownership.
‘It's like slow genocide’: Crowd rallies against proposed Medicaid cuts
Seana Hauberg came from Dover to speak about her son.
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Hopkinton structure fire spreads to surrounding brush and fields
ACLU asks New Hampshire federal judge to reinstate student status for more than 100 international students
Concord man arrested after middle schooler drug exposure
‘Frivolous and lacking merit’: Complaint against golf committee members over clubhouse vote dismissed
‘A bit Kafkaesque’: Federal judge spars with government lawyer over status of Dartmouth international student
Granite Geek: A contrary Earth Day thought – we shouldn’t pick up litter
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The Monitor’s guide to the New Hampshire legislature
Texas veteran joined his sister in NH, hoping to find housing. He died while homeless less than a year later
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
NHTI Delta Dental 5K road race has largest turnout since before pandemic
The 21st annual NHTI and Delta Dental 5K road race on April 18 had its largest runner turnout since before the COVID-19 pandemic with more than 300 participants.
High schools: Kearsarge boys’ tennis extends win streak, holds on to first place; plus Tuesday’s girls’ tennis, track, baseball and softball results
Girls’ lacrosse: Hopkinton pulls off comeback against Bow and earns first victory, 14-8
High schools: Lovett’s 2 HR leads Coe-Brown softball over Oyster River in championship rematch, plus Monday’s area results
Athlete of the Week: Anakin Underhill, Belmont High SchoolOpinion
Opinion: The uniqueness of American imperialism
Jonathan P. Baird lives in Wilmot.
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Politics
‘A wild accusation’: House votes to nix Child Advocate after Rep. suggests legislative interference
Rosemarie Rung thinks of Elijah Lewis often.
Sununu decides he won’t run for Senate despite praise from Trump
Town elections offer preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
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 racee-Edition
Arts & Life
‘A vibrant community’: First Fridays kick off in May
As Concord gears up for a packed summer of outdoor events, First Fridays kick off at the start of May, bringing fun for people of all ages.
Pembroke City Limits to hold screening, Q&A for documentary “It’s Criminal”
Creating community: ice-cream making, sing-alongs, shared gardens and more at Peabody Place in Franklin
Hopkinton art gallery features wood and mixed media artists in new collaborative exhibit 
Book review: “Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection”Obituaries
Elizabeth N. Kelly
Elizabeth "Beth" N. Kelly Bennington, NH - Elizabeth N Kelly (Beth) November 7, 1948 - April 19, 2025 Beth, 76, of Deering, NH, passed peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Concord MA to Sylvia Li... remainder of obit for Elizabeth N. Kelly
Sandra Inez Belanger
Loudon, NH - Sandra Inez (Rowland) Belanger of Loudon NH passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at the age of 72, after a long and courageous battle. Born on May 3, 1952 to Buford and Ellen (Ferrigan) Rowland, in Rochester NH, Sandra... remainder of obit for Sandra Inez Belanger
Steven Frederick Connor
Henniker, NH - Steven F. Connor, 84, a lifelong resident of Henniker, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born to the late Ted and Helen Connor on April 1, 1941, in Concord, NH. Ste... remainder of obit for Steven Frederick Connor
Robert Hackney
Concord, NH - Robert J. Hackney, 88, of Chichester, died on April 15, 2025. "Bob" was born in Camden, NJ, to the late George Hackney and Frances (Ball) Dutton. He attended high school in Haddonfield, NJ and served in the Army. In 19... remainder of obit for Robert Hackney
