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Schools in Lakes Region explore creating a special education school to bring down costs
Trump appoints former New Hampshire environment protection regulator as EPA head
Concord’s USA Ninja Challenge aligned with changes to Pentathlon before LA 2028 Olympics
House committee reverses vote, adopts prohibition on DEI activities and spending
No high-speed E-ZPass at Hooksett tolls for at least two months
Bow High School senior Albushies wins first place, headed to semifinals in 4-Way Speech Contest
A Super (Mario) Escape at Penacook Elementary School
‘They deserve another chance too’: Palazzo Stables rescues four horses slated for kill farm
Shawntel Palazzo couldn’t resist the plea she saw on Facebook to rescue four Amish work horses in Pennsylvania before they could be sent to a kill farm in Mexico.
No bet limits and slot machines possible changes to New Hampshire’s casinos
At New Hampshire casinos, bets on poker, blackjack and other games of chance are currently capped at $50 — but that could change.
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Blasting set at Swenson Granite quarry, which may resume full operations this summer
Work continues on new state psychiatric hospital in Concord
As part of sweeping cuts, House budget writers vote to abolish nearly 200 positions from N.H. Department of Corrections
New Hampshire law enforcement to step up traffic enforcement on Route 106
Three arrested in connection with vandalism of Satanic Temple holiday display
A New Hampshire ski resort bets on tech to compete with industry giants
Editors Picks
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
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
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
Basketball: Pembroke’s Berkeley, Franklin’s Kaplan win Player of the Year; All-State teams announcedOpinion
Karishma Manzur, Ph.D. is a science writer living in Exeter. She volunteers with various groups, including the New Hampshire Coalition for a Just Peace in the Middle East, which includes state chapters of Veterans for Peace, Jewish Voice for Peace, Peace Action and several other organizations.
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Opinion: What Trump really means by government efficiency
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.
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: Eagle Pond Farm, its literary inhabitants, and the nonprofit preserving their legacy
The white farmhouse, built at the start of the 19th century, sits tucked into a grassy knoll off a bend in Route 4 with Mount Kearsarge standing watch in the distance. As you drive down the road you’d never know the richness of the history surrounding you until long after the porch and green shutters become a speck in the rearview mirror.
Around Concord: Cali Arepa brings ‘a little bit of Colombia’ to the Capital Region
Around Concord: On-stage dynamite, LEE & DR. G are ‘stunningly live’
Around Concord: Glimpse Gallery, new downtown art hub, opens doors for artists, art lovers
New Hampshire Jewish Film Festival coming to Red River Theaters
Obituaries
Warren A. Swindell
Mont Vernon, NH - Warren A. Swindell, 88, died peacefully at his home in Mont Vernon, NH on Friday, March 28, 2025 with family members by his side. Warren was born on December 2, 1936 in Melrose, MA to Donald O.A. Swindell and Helen I. ... remainder of obit for Warren A. Swindell
Gerard P. Brochu
Loudon, NH - Gerard P. Brochu, 86, of Loudon, passed away on March 28th 2025. He was born in Concord, NH to the late Henri and Lucia Brochu. He was a graduate of Concord High School. He served four years in the Air Force and retire... remainder of obit for Gerard P. Brochu
Gracia H. Crowley
Gracia "Gracie" H. Crowley Franklin, NH - Franklin, NH - Gracia "Gracie" H. Crowley, a lifelong resident of Franklin, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at the age of 91. Born in Franklin on June 20th, 193... remainder of obit for Gracia H. Crowley
Derek Todd
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
