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Pittsfield schools facing major shortfall caused by longstanding financial mismanagement
Concord Hospital leaders assure mayor they're committed to Laconia campus
Republicans move forward with three different plans to expand EFAs
Art comes to life: Introductory tapestry-making classes offered in April
Back to drawing board for Franklin opera house
Mother of son killed by drunk driver joins Governor’s task force for safer roads
Ballet Misha’s “Cinderella” to debut in Concord
Arts Alley in Concord on schedule for summer openings
Downtown Concord has been watching the construction work on what will be Arts Alley for months, but not everything is visible from the sidewalk. Not by a long shot.
Legislators advance ban on sexual content in schools, plus 5 GOP-led bills on transgender issues
House lawmakers passed what’s effectively a statewide ban on sexual content in K-12 schools on Thursday, which would also create a complaint and appeals process for parents to challenge books they feel are inappropriate.
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New Hampshire farmers believed USDA grants were secure bets. Then, federal funding halted.
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Turning down school resource officer and adding maintenance spending, Concord School Board approves $111.5 million budget
Merrimack Valley schools to eliminate 21 positions, lay off up to 3 employees
As Ayotte’s COGE digs deeper, here’s where they’re looking to save state money and time
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More New Hampshire law enforcement departments partner with federal immigration agencies
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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
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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
Around Concord: State Street Kitchen provides an incubator space for burgeoning small businesses to cook in community
Lynn Kavanagh spends her Friday afternoons cooking. She spreads her ingredients along the large metal counter at the State Street Kitchen in Concord, picks her favorite chopping knives, ties her hair back and gets to work.
Around Concord: How an Idaho artist recreated Christa McAuliffe in the State House statue
Two Villages Art Society presents David M. Carroll and family exhibit
At Wine on Main, Emma Stetson provides ‘an experience for everyone’ with free tastings, paid classes and workshops
Young Professional of the Month: Lauren Cahill captures ConcordObituaries
Margaret Ann Drake
Bow, NH - Margaret Ann Drake, longtime resident of Bow NH passed away on March 19,2025 after a short stay in hospice. Born in Patterson NJ, she moved to New England during High School. After working as a legal secretary, she married an... remainder of obit for Margaret Ann Drake
Albert Edward Mackey
Alpharetta, GA - Albert Edward Mackey, age 88, affectionately known as Al, Chug, Chuggie or Albie, passed away peacefully at home on February 21, 2025. Al was born on June 30, 1936, in Salem, MA to Edward W. and Kathleen (Haley) Mac... remainder of obit for Albert Edward Mackey
Holly Ruth Wallenstein
Concord, NH - Holly Ruth Wallenstein, 68, died February 25 of natural caused at home in Concord. She was born December 29, 1956. Holly did not allow her disabilities to prevent her from making significant contributions to her communitie... remainder of obit for Holly Ruth Wallenstein
Theresa Marie Heath
Catonsville, MD - Theresa Marie Heath (née Brochu), a devoted wife, mother, and woman of deep faith, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at Charlestown Retirement Community in Catonsville, MD. She was born in Concord, NH, on Octob... remainder of obit for Theresa Marie Heath
