New Hampshire’s food waste ban going into effect next month promises economic and environmental gains
Piles of food scraps mixed with yard waste gently released steam into the crisp winter air at Lewis Farm in Concord, where James Meinecke regularly turns them over to make rich compost.
With subfreezing temperatures in Concord, city has no 24/7 warming center
The resource list at the bottom of this story has been updated with a 24-hour plan for warm weather shelter over the weekend.
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Hockey: Crimson Tide boys stay undefeated, alone at the top; girls get a dominant 7-3 win
Concord High boys’ hockey’s game against Hanover on Wednesday night was its biggest challenge to date this season. Playing at Everett Arena, the Tide needed a win to continue their streak and also sit atop Division I as the only undefeated team.
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Opinion: U. S. complicity with Israeli genocide
John Buttrick writes from his Vermont Folk Rocker in his Concord home, Minds Crossing. He can be reached at johndbuttrick@gmail.com
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
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Cell phone bans, government efficiency: Here’s what to know from Ayotte’s inaugural address
Kelly Ayotte has a new policy priority: Ban cell phones from New Hampshire classrooms.
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Library
There are so many words unspoken,volumes just waiting to be read,but the hour is very late,so very quiet instead.There is darkness in the great room,a scent of pages so old,wisdom has a way of doing that,perhaps something I have been told.I enjoy my...
Obituaries
Henniker, NH - GEORGE WILLIAM WARD (69) passed away peacefully at his home in Henniker, NH, on December 22, 2024. He was born in Staten Island, NY. At age 5 his family moved to Edison, NJ, where he grew up. George was a graduate of New ... remainder of obit for George Ward
Wolfeboro, NH - Ann Peters Marvin Ann Peters Marvin, born Ann Peters Crowley on February 11, 1926, in Danvers, Massachusetts, died in her sleep on January 3, 2025, on her farm in Denton, Maryland. The daughter of Daniel Napoleon Cr... remainder of obit for Ann Marvin
Joyce (Alix) Chagnon Henniker, NH - Joyce Marie (Alix) Chagnon 1940 - 2024 Age 84 Henniker, New Hampshire Joyce Marie (Alix) (Henderson) Chagnon, of Henniker, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2024. ... remainder of obit for Joyce Chagnon
New London, NH - My beloved son and best friend, Dana Walter Reney left us to be with his Lifelong Friend, Jesus, December 13, 2024 at 3:27 A.M. at the age of 66. Dana was born on November 3, 1958 in Newport, New Hampshire. Dana's f... remainder of obit for Dana Reney