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High schools: Concord softball wins big, Wednesday’s area results
Bill on school mask mandates in crosshairs in NH Senate
Federal judge orders Trump admin to maintain Dartmouth Ph.D. student’s legal status
‘A full board’: After frustration, Chichester appoints a third selectman
‘Hanging on a rope’: Victims wait as lawmakers debate the future of the YDC fund
Pittsfield Players present “The Laramie Project”
High schools: MV sweeps track meet at Kennett, Tuesday’s area results
Solar panels at Concord community garden that power water pump stolen
The pump system that sends water to nearly 200 plots at the Sycamore Community Garden was suddenly dry. Volunteers checked on the problem and discovered the solar panels that powered the system had been stolen, the wires cut.
One year after UNH protest, new police body camera footage casts doubt on assault charges against students
Exactly a year ago, as a police officer straddled Aidan Turner’s prone body on the grass outside the University of New Hampshire’s Thompson Hall, the college junior contorted his head upward and asked why he was being arrested.
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New Hampshire State Police join ICE task force
‘It’s always there’: 50 years after Vietnam War’s end, a Concord veteran recalls his work to honor those who fought
Facing 30% budget cut, university leaders say raising tuition is not an option
25-year-old man shot by police in Keene, AG investigating
Two of five Grappone auto franchises to be sold as part of family transition
‘Anger and backlash’ – Allenstown residents frustrated over elimination trash services
Editors Picks
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
Boys’ Lacrosse: Concord runs away with a win in 2OT against Hollis-Brookline, 12-11
As the sun set on Memorial Field, the Concord High boys’ lacrosse team headed into a second overtime period with Hollis-Brookline.
MV star an ace on court and diamond
High schools: Baseball, softball, lacrosse results
Track: Merrimack Valley boys win elite Black Bear Invitational championship
Track: Hopkinton girls win inaugural Campbell Cougar Invitational
Opinion
Opinion: Protect our winters!
Linden Rayton lives in Hopkinton.
Opinion: That was then. This is now.
Opinion: Calling out fascism
Opinion: What do we do when there are no margins left to cut?
Opinion: The uniqueness of American imperialism
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
‘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
Artist spotlight: Elizabeth MacBride
With creativity abounding in the community around us, The Concord Insider, in collaboration with Concord Arts Market, will begin highlighting local artists on a regular basis. The first artist spotlight focuses on Elizabeth MacBride, who lives in Contoocook.
NHTI to screen “The Conversation” for latest Night at the Movies
Summer camp aviation scholarships available to middle school girls
Best Buddies Friendship Walk to celebrate inclusion
Community Players to present “Our Town” at Concord City Auditorium
Obituaries
Thomas A. Dugas
Chichester, NH - Thomas A. Dugas, 74, of Chichester, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He was born on February 28, 1951, in Concord, son of the late Armand and Joanne (Richards) Dugas. Tom worked for over... remainder of obit for Thomas A. Dugas
Joan Oberman
Bow, NH - Joan M. Oberman, 90, died April 21, 2025 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care in Lebanon. She passed away peacefully with her sons at her side, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and resilience. She w... remainder of obit for Joan Oberman
Lyman Abbott Cousens
Boscawen, NH - Lyman Abbott Cousens 3rd, 87, passed away on April 24, 2025. Lyman was born February 17, 1938, in Portland, Maine. He grew up in Cape Elizabeth and attended Cape schools and Governor's Academy. Lyman attended Bowdoin Coll... remainder of obit for Lyman Abbott Cousens
Donald V. Silver Jr.
Donald V. Silver, Jr. Tilton, NH - Donald Vernon Silver, Jr. was born on November 17, 1944 to Donald V. and Marguerite P. Silver. He spent most of his life in Boscawen, NH, moving to Franklin, NH in 2013. He passed away peacefully at the... remainder of obit for Donald V. Silver Jr.
