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Business representatives express alarm at deep cuts to state support of UNH
Creating community: ice-cream making, sing-alongs, shared gardens and more at Peabody Place in Franklin
Concord man arrested after middle schooler drug exposure
Granite Geek: A contrary Earth Day thought – we shouldn’t pick up litter
Hopkinton art gallery features wood and mixed media artists in new collaborative exhibit
Girls’ lacrosse: Hopkinton pulls off comeback against Bow and earns first victory, 14-8
High schools: Lovett’s 2 HR leads Coe-Brown softball over Oyster River in championship rematch, plus Monday’s area results
Athlete of the Week: Anakin Underhill, Belmont High School
In Senate presentation, Child Advocate is business as usual despite House elimination
Hopkinton structure fire spreads to surrounding brush and fields
A structure fire that destroyed a building on rural Chase Farm Road in Hopkinton spread to surrounding brush and fields as crews scrambled Monday afternoon to keep the flames from spreading.
‘Frivolous and lacking merit’: Complaint against golf committee members over clubhouse vote dismissed
The Concord City Council should want people with relevant experience to give advice about pressing issues — that’s how Steve Shurtleff sees it.
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ACLU asks New Hampshire federal judge to reinstate student status for more than 100 international students
Hopkinton structure fire spreads to surrounding brush and fields
‘People just want to speak up’ – Another large anti-Trump weekend rally in Concord
Concord’s Giant Indoor Yard Sale returns
Stalled seasonal visa system cancels Concord’s Kiwanis Fair scheduled for next month
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
Track & field: John Stark’s Douzanis, MV’s Paquette and Bow’s Hou set meet records at 29-team Sanborn Invitational
The extended winter weather has impacted all spring sports, and track and field is no exception. But after facing two weeks of many canceled and modified meets, area high school teams finally were able to compete in a large invitational over the weekend.
High schools: Larrabee strikes out 13 to lead Bow; baseball, softball, lax, tennis and track results from this weekend
High schools: Speiss strikes out 18 in complete-game one hitter to lead Brady baseball, plus more results from Thursday
Pembroke and MV baseball and softball open season at NHTI Community Classic
High schools: Concord baseball, softball pick up first victories; Wednesday’s area resultsOpinion
Opinion: The uniqueness of American imperialism
Jonathan P. Baird lives in Wilmot.
Opinion: The Declaration of Independence is the antidote to Project 2025
Opinion: Teaching law while the rule of law crumbles
Opinion: Black sites are us
Opinion: An attack on the legal profession is an attack on us all
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
Book review: “Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection”
Author: John Green
Henniker Area Rotary Club to hold 33rd annual rabies clinic
‘Fresher is always better’: Concord Farmers’ Market offers chance to eat local and healthy 
Young Professional of the Month: Sierra Hubbard
Five tips to integrate mindfulness into your everyday routine
Obituaries
Steven Frederick Connor
Henniker, NH - Steven F. Connor, 84, a lifelong resident of Henniker, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born to the late Ted and Helen Connor on April 1, 1941, in Concord, NH. Ste... remainder of obit for Steven Frederick Connor
Robert Hackney
Concord, NH - Robert J. Hackney, 88, of Chichester, died on April 15, 2025. "Bob" was born in Camden, NJ, to the late George Hackney and Frances (Ball) Dutton. He attended high school in Haddonfield, NJ and served in the Army. In 19... remainder of obit for Robert Hackney
Jacques L. Turbyne
Jacques L. "Jacko" Turbyne Windsor, NH - Jacques L. "Jocko" Turbyne, 76, of Windsor, NH, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2025. Born August 21, 1948, in Orange, NJ, to David Leslie Turbyne and Audrey Sophie Viegler, Jacque lived ... remainder of obit for Jacques L. Turbyne
Ann Collins
Sunapee , NH - Ann Elizabeth Collins, 81, of West Court Road, passed away at home on April 13, 2025 surrounded by her family. Ann was born in Bridgeport, CT on December 12, 1943 the daughter and only child of Maurice E. and Dorothy... remainder of obit for Ann Collins
