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Concord Skate Park Association and Concord Parks and Rec launch campaign to fundraise for new skate park at Kiwanis Riverfront
Webster approves budget, supports call for EFA transparency
Ascentria Care Alliance in Concord announces layoffs following federal policy changes
‘It’s scaring the hell out of people’: Lawmakers parse out state’s role to determine Trump’s policy impact on NH
Prepare to slow down when going through E-ZPass in Hooksett
Police locate vehicle that evaded police chase; suspect still at large
Merrimack Valley teachers rally against impending school cuts
For nearly two weeks, Merrimack Valley High School teachers said they’ve been left to wonder whether they’ll have jobs next year.
Sunshine Week: Creative and curious, vulgar and offensive – DMV rejected 342 vanity plates in 2024
The average license plate, like a muddled Rorschach test, is often an indecipherable jumble of numbers and letters. Granite Staters like to add a little more flair.
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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
Immigrants in New Hampshire face uncertainty as temporary protections expire soon
Sports
Boys’ basketball: Pembroke tops Sanborn to claim D-II state title
DURHAM – Sophomore guard Andrew Fitzgerald dominated the first half and senior guard Evan Berkeley took over down the stretch as Pembroke Academy (19-2) won its first state title since 2019 with a 63-54 win over Sanborn (17-5) in the Division II title game Sunday at UNH’s Lundholm Gym.
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 announced
Boys’ hockey: Concord dominates D-I semifinal, defeats the Hanover, 3-1 Opinion
Opinion: What rough beast is slouching toward us to be born
Jean Stimmell is a retired stone mason and psychotherapist living in Northwood. He blogs at jeanstimmell.blogspot.com and jstim.substack.com.
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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Politics
Medical aid in dying, education funding, transgender issues: What to look for in the State House this week
The New Hampshire Legislature advanced several key bills last week, including Republican overhauls on education funding, rollbacks on bail reform and more. Here’s what you need to know.
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
Bill to remove NH’s consumer advocate met with concerns, opposition
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I cut my pop culture teeth on silly television. Now, in my dotage, my television diet consists of re-runs, reality shows, competitions and TCM.
Take Me Outside: Let there be light
Franklin Opera House presents annual murder mystery dessert show on Pi Day
Yoga with shelter pets offers fun connections with four-legged friends
Alton Brown, culinary wiz and TV personality, coming to Concord on farewell tourObituaries
Edward Behan
N. Chelmsford, MA - Edward Allen Behan, 89 of N. Chelmsford, MA passed away at Lowell General Hospital on Thursday March 13, 2025. Ed was Born on June 26, 1935 in Trenton, Ontario Canada to Eugene & Gladys Behan, originally from Dover N... remainder of obit for Edward Behan
Yvonne Houser
Muncy, PA - Yvonne C. Houser, 68, longtime resident of New Hampshire and current resident of Muncy, PA died Friday, March 14, 2025 at UPMC Williamsport. Born October 2, 1956 in San Diego, CA, she was a daughter of the late Edward W.... remainder of obit for Yvonne Houser
Judith Ann Young
Belmont, NH - Judith Ann Young, age 80 of Sargent Street passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Concord Hospital. She was born in Malden, MA the daughter of the late Donald J. and Nina (Abbott) Whitney. Judith worked as an educa... remainder of obit for Judith Ann Young
Carroll Ingles Ober III
Penacook, NH - Carroll Ingles Ober III (Bucky), 76 of Penacook NH, son of Carroll I Ober II (Jr) and Jean Ober (Knowlton), passed away on 4 March 2025 of natural causes. Bucky was born on 12 February 1949 in Laconia, NH and grew up and... remainder of obit for Carroll Ingles Ober III
