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High schools: Opening day results for softball, baseball and lacrosse
Swanzey forest stewards battle red pine killer
Driver acquitted in bikers’ deaths in New Hampshire pleads guilty to impaired driving in Connecticut
Granite Geek: It takes a village to keep nasty bugs away
A Venezuelan man was tackled in a New Hampshire courthouse and sent by ICE to Texas
Federal judge finds Bow School District’s actions ‘entirely reasonable’ in transgender athlete protest by parents
New Hampshire set to ‘welcome home’ veterans with new 15-acre campus in Franklin
Maureen Beauregard thought of her brother first.
In latest attempt to pass eviction bill, House votes to include in budget
Bob Lynn is hoping the third or maybe the fourth time is the charm.
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The Monitor’s guide to the New Hampshire legislature
‘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
High school baseball previews: Defending champs Bow focusing on culture, fundamentals
Bow crowned itself Division II baseball state champion last year after a strong playoff run where it upset John Stark in the semifinals and Souhegan in the title tilt.
High schools: Concord boys win home opener, more Friday tennis results
Girls’ tennis: Pembroke edges Coe-Brown in nailbiter, 5-4
High school softball previews: Concord looks to bounce back from heartbreaking exit
High schools: Thursday’s tennis and track results
Opinion
Opinion: Black sites are us
Jonathan P. Baird lives in Wilmot.
Opinion: An attack on the legal profession is an attack on us all
Opinion: HealthTrust's decision to drop anti-obesity medications is a step back in the fight against a chronic disease
Opinion: Courage and care count
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
Havenwood Heritage Heights to celebrate Earth Day with tree-planting, spring cleanup
In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, residents, staff, vendors, families and friends of Havenwood Heritage Heights, a faith-based continuing care retirement community spanning two campuses in Concord, will join 192 other countries to not only observe Earth Day but to make a difference. This will include a full community event to jump-start the landscaping season, including raking, spreading dirt, mulching and a general clean-up.
Guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto to perform in Franklin
‘If you’re proud of it, we want to see it’: Cars & Coffee on Capitol returning to Concord
“A Universe of Rainbows”: Warner author releases children’s poetry anthology
Comics in Concord: Old School Comic Show bringing hundreds to Everett Arena
Obituaries
Bruce Chartier
Loudon, NH - Mr. Bruce R. Chartier, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Woonsocket, RI to Alfred Chartier and Vivian (Richard) Amour. He lived in New Hampshire most of his life, c... remainder of obit for Bruce Chartier
Robert E. Sawyer Jr.
Robert E. Sawyer, Jr. EPSOM, NH - Robert E. Sawyer, Jr., 80, of Epsom, passed away March 30, 2025, at the Granite VNA Hospice House with his wife by his side. He was born in Concord on October 28, 1944, to Bob and Betty Sawyer of Penaco... remainder of obit for Robert E. Sawyer Jr.
Louis E. Eckhardt
Laconia, NH - Louis "Lou" Eckhardt took the final road exit from this life and backed his big rig to the dock at the gates of St. Peter on April 8th, 2025. Sign here, God -Load delivered. Lou was 88 years young. He had been residing at ... remainder of obit for Louis E. Eckhardt
Elaine F. Blinn
Concord, NH - Elaine F. Blinn, age 78, of Concord passed away on Monday, April 7th after a brief illness at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon. She was born in Reading, MA the daughter of the late Francesco and Doris (Wall) Cagnola. ... remainder of obit for Elaine F. Blinn
