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Flooding from collapsed beaver dam shuts portion of Elm Street in Concord
Bassett to retire from New Hampshire Supreme Court
Ski area plans to spin its lift until May
Entering 5K season: a beginner’s guide to running in the Concord area
Bow school district revises meeting recording policy
High schools: Tuesday’s track and tennis results
Boys’ lacrosse: Hopkinton wins opener 21-4 despite strong performance by Brady G Weatherbee
Another lawsuit delays Steeplegate Mall demolition
If you’re wondering why nothing obvious is happening at the closed Steeplegate Mall to convert it into a massive mixed-use development, consider the situation of the largest remaining tenant, JCPenney.
Federal officials to review Bow parents’ free speech lawsuit regarding transgender athletes
The U.S. Department of Justice will look into a Bow case after a federal judge sided with the local school district in a dispute over free speech and transgender athlete participation in school sports, according to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
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Federal judge finds Bow School District’s actions ‘entirely reasonable’ in transgender athlete protest by parents
Propane tanker truck rolls over on I-93, holds up traffic
Another lawsuit delays Steeplegate Mall demolition
Concord superintendent joins over 100 school leaders in signing controversial DEI certification, but says equity work will continue
New Hampshire set to ‘welcome home’ veterans with new 15-acre campus in Franklin
High schools: Opening day results for softball, baseball and lacrosse
Editors Picks
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
A summer for sports lovers: sports camps in the Concord area
In and around the capital city, there are opportunities in the summer for kids of all ages to spend time outside while doing what they love most. The following list is a compilation of various summer sports camps encompassing multiple sports, age groups and interests.
High schools: Opening day results for softball, baseball and lacrosse
High school baseball previews: Defending champs Bow focusing on culture, fundamentals 
High schools: Concord boys win home opener, more Friday tennis results
Girls’ tennis: Pembroke edges Coe-Brown in nailbiter, 5-4
Opinion
Opinion: Teaching law while the rule of law crumbles
Mailyn Fidler, Margaret O’Grady and Sophie Sparrow teach at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law and write in their individual capacities.
Opinion: Black sites are us
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
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
Five tips to integrate mindfulness into your everyday routine
Mindfulness can happen in a myriad of ways. It’s about presence, being in the moment and bridging the connection between your body and your mind. Mindfulness instructor Matthew Harkins defines mindfulness as an “awareness of the present feelings in the body and mind without judgment.” For him, it’s about “sensing the physical sensations, thoughts, and emotions without needing to act upon impulse.”
Havenwood Heritage Heights to celebrate Earth Day with tree-planting, spring cleanup
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 Obituaries
Marilyn Dubuc
Loudon, NH - Marilyn Beatrice Dubuc, age 93, a long time resident of Loudon passed away on April 8th in the loving embrace of her family. Known as Gree to her 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, she was an inspiration and rock to... remainder of obit for Marilyn Dubuc
Donald Walker McLane
Twisp, WA - Born on November 22, 1950 to Susan Neidlinger McLane and Malcolm McLane, Donald grew up in Concord with his four siblings - Robin, Debbie, Alan, and Annie. He married twice, first to Joni Messer (of Concord) and later to Loi... remainder of obit for Donald Walker McLane
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.
