High schools: Bow boys’ tennis wins on road in first area game of 2025 spring season
‘One more tiny affront:’ Still no answers about mistaken DHS email sent to Ukrainian evacuees
Casella Waste Systems files lawsuit against state for denying its Dalton landfill permit
Two injured in accident in Loudon
NH attorney general asks federal appeals court to reinstate ‘divisive concepts’ law struck down by lower court
Sununu decides he won’t run for Senate despite praise from Trump
Federal government revokes legal status of two international community members at Dartmouth
‘When we talk about promises’ – Keach park light plans grow dim
For the 12 years Landrine Tumaini has lived near Keach Park, she’s gone for walks, shot hoops and played soccer there.
Updated Concord middle school design to cost another $3 million
For a school district trying to realize a near-decade-long plan to replace its middle school, the trifecta of tariffs, no state building aid and rising inflation cast long shadows.
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After four decades collecting carts, Ricky Tewksbury will retire when Shaw’s closes mid-April
Written shooting threat sends Concord High students home early
Amy Doyle returns to Hopkinton School District to become next superintendent
Concord Coach to resume daily bus service to New York City
Loudon school board member resigns; Merrimack Valley board accepting applications to fill seat
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Sports
High school track previews: Concord looks to build off of record-breaking season
Concord High’s 2024 track and field season was one for the record books – literally and figuratively. Last year’s team, boys’ and girls’ combined, broke eight school records, won two individual titles and five runner-up medals in Division I and graduated six NCAA Division I track and field athletes.
12 Concord student-athletes sign on to play at the collegiate level
Concord’s USA Ninja Challenge aligned with changes to Pentathlon before LA 2028 Olympics
Monitor names winter 2024-25 Players of the Season
Boys’ basketball: Pembroke tops Sanborn to claim D-II state title
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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
“A Universe of Rainbows”: Warner author releases children’s poetry anthology
Warner-based poet and anthologist Matt Forrest Esenwine released a new anthology of children’s poetry at the start of the month. The book, titled “A Universe of Rainbows: Multicolored Poems for a Multicolored World,” is illustrated by artist Jamey Christoph, based in Cornish. The anthology, which includes poems from many well-known children’s poets, combines poetry with science and nature.
Comics in Concord: Old School Comic Show bringing hundreds to Everett Arena
Margaritas in Concord holding 40th anniversary bash
Evolution Expo bringing wellness to Concord this weekend
Bow High School senior Albushies wins first place, headed to semifinals in 4-Way Speech ContestObituaries
Samuel A. Marston
Samuel A. "Sam" Marston Pittsfield, NH - Samuel A. Marston, 76, of Pittsfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 4, 2025. Sam, as he was known to family and friends, was born on November 25, 1948, in Concord, son of the late Har... remainder of obit for Samuel A. Marston
Leona M. Lorber
Dennis, MA - Leona Marie Lorber (Castano), 81, of Dennis, MA died at home with her loving husband caregiver by her side, on Tuesday, April 1. She is survived by her husband, Terry Lorber, of 52 years; her brother Raymond Castano and... remainder of obit for Leona M. Lorber
Maurice Reney
Maurice "Hap" Reney Grantham, NH - Sadly, we have lost another member of the Greatest Generation. Maurice "Hap" Reney, a lifelong resident of Grantham, NH, passed away peacefully on March 14, at the age of 99. Hap was born June 20, 1925 ... remainder of obit for Maurice Reney
Grant Dyer
Penacook, NH - Grant L. Dyer, 71, of Penacook, NH passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on March 30th, 2025 with his loving wife, Jana, and their children by his side. Grant was born in Franklin, NH on April 25th, 1953 to M... remainder of obit for Grant Dyer
