
Zach Emerson, a cross-country innovator leaving a lasting impact on Hopkinton
With a clear view of the Hopkinton Fairgrounds from his front window when he first moved to the town, Zach Emerson had an idea for a perfect use of the area when it wasn’t being utilized.

Around Concord: Cali Arepa brings ‘a little bit of Colombia’ to the Capital Region
Growing up in Cali, Colombia, the crisp yet soft corn dough of an arepa was a constant in Olga Muriel’s life. So was the dream of one day owning her own business.
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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.

Opinion

Opinion: Courage and care count
Rev. Jared Rardin is a retired UCC pastor and a resident of Concord.





Your Daily Puzzles

An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."

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.

Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
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.




Arts & Life

Around Concord: On-stage dynamite, LEE & DR. G are ‘stunningly live’
Brandon Gauthier approached his online search for a band partner with the practicality of a Craigslist veteran. His priority heading into a public meet-up with Ross Krutsinger, then still a stranger, was simply to avoid getting stabbed.


Obituaries

Campton, NH - Derek W Todd of Campton, NH unexpectedly passed away alongside his two dogs on Friday, March 7", 2025 Born August 5", 1982, in Concord, NH To Parents Debra Jackson and Daniel R Todd. He enjoyed living the simple life ... remainder of obit for Derek Todd

Concord, NH - R. Frances Clapp, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away at the age of 87, on March 21, 2025, at Presidential Oaks in Concord, NH, following a period of declining health. Born on... remainder of obit for R. Frances Clapp

Concord, NH - Kenneth Edward Stevens passed away on February 1, 2025 at the age of 89. Kenneth was born on June 24, 1935 in Concord, N.H. to Rita and Bertrand Stevens. On August 29,1952 he enlisted in the U S Airforce and was stationed... remainder of obit for Kenneth Stevens

Bonita (Bonnie) Webber Dover, NH - Bonita (Bonnie) Webber (82) of Dover, NH passed away peacefully in Portsmouth, NH on March 1, 2025. Bonnie previously resided in Merrimack, NH. Born September 13, 1942 to Walter and Irene Young. Af... remainder of obit for Bonita Webber