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Granite Geek: MeatOut wants to allay the fears of the veggie-uncertain cook
Boscawen boy in critical condition after being pinned beneath falling tree on Friday
High schools: Hockey and D-II basketball quarterfinal results from this weekend
Boys’ hockey: Eleven players score points for Concord to beat Manchester in D-I quarterfinal, 8-0
Dunbarton voters approve school budget, teacher pay raises
Four candidates face off for seat on Loudon Select Board
Chichester nearly cuts school finances by 9% but ultimately passes budget unchanged
Neighboring Fisherville condo projects break ground, up for sale
A steady drip of new housing will land on Fisherville Road in the next few years, as construction formally begins on one condo development and another begins to put listings on the market.
Funeral services to be held this week for Concord Firefighter Christopher ‘CJ’ Girard
Services to honor the life of Concord firefighter Christopher “CJ” Girard will be held this week, including a funeral on Thursday at Christ the King Parish on South Main Street.
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NH Senate passes parental bill of rights giving families more power to get answers about school records and programs
Hundreds rally in Concord for International Women’s Day
Effort to cut $2 million from Merrimack Valley schools budget succeeds, plunging district into uncertainty
Amid ethics complaint, Concord City Council to consider $8 million golf course clubhouse
Seagroves’ lifetime of teaching, knitting and running yields kindness and health for Concord
In emotional reversal of last year, Pembroke residents approve larger school budget
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‘All the rights and privileges’ – Inside the Strafford County Jail, the only local facility in New Hampshire detaining immigrants
‘The best firefighter he could be’ – Christopher ‘CJ’ Girard, 39, remembered for commitment to community and family
Sports
Girls’ hockey: Concord eases past KnightWolves, 8-2, in quarterfinals
Sophomore forward Brooke Nelson’s performance carried the Crimson Tide to a massive victory. She scored four goals in Concord’s quarterfinal win against the No. 7 Kingswood-Prospect Mountain KnightWolves (12-8-0). Not only did she account for half of the Tide’s goals in the 8-2 win, but she also had a hat trick of assists to decisively send the Tide (15-4-0) to the final four.
Boys’ basketball: Pembroke drains 12 3-pointers to beat Bow a 4th time, advances to D-II semis
Nordic skiing: Kearsarge boys, Hopkinton girls take 3rd in D-II; Concord finishes 4th in D-I
Girls’ basketball: Concord Christian avenges season-opening loss with quarterfinal victory over Bishop Guertin
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Politics
‘If it affects one, it’s going to affect all’: Dozens protest federal firings in Concord
Janice Kelble bundled up to brave the biting wind Friday morning. At the intersection of Pleasant and South streets, in front of the James Cleveland Federal Building in Concord, she held up a sign to passersby that targeted Elon Musk: “Billionaires are the real parasites.”
On the Trail: Window closing on Shaheen decision to run in 2026
Bill to remove NH’s consumer advocate met with concerns, opposition
New Hampshire House Committee votes to advance end-of-life options bill
Bipartisan NHouse vote kills right-to-work bill
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Arts & Life
Yoga with shelter pets offers fun connections with four-legged friends
To encourage the adoption of animals in their shelter and foster connections between humans and their four-legged counterparts, Pope Memorial SPCA holds yoga classes twice a month where participants can practice poses alongside shelter pets.
Alton Brown, culinary wiz and TV personality, coming to Concord on farewell tour
The Concord Public Library announces Concord Reads 2025 selection
‘Cozy and Chaos’: Inside the art scene at Brothers’ Cortado and its newest installation, ‘We Are Always Saying Goodbye’
Perennials, trees, shrubs and more available with Merrimack County Conservation District’s spring fundraiserObituaries
Shirley M. Preston
Loudon, NH - Shirley May (Eaton) Preston passed peacefully on February 24, 2025, at Presidential Oaks in Concord, NH. Shirley was born June 6, 1931, to Winifred and Eva (Stickney) Eaton in Townsend, MA. Shirley was the youngest of five... remainder of obit for Shirley M. Preston
Christopher Girard
Bow, NH - It is with extreme sadness that the family of Christopher 'CJ' Girard, 39, announce his passing on March 1, 2025, at his home in Bow, NH after a brief illness. He was born in Berlin, NH, on May 5, 1985. He attended St. Mi... remainder of obit for Christopher Girard
Ruth Miner
Tilton, NH - Ruth Miner of passed away peacefully at her home in Tilton, NH on February 14, 2025, just a few days shy of her 93rd birthday. Ruth lived a long life that was truly defined by her selfless dedication and love for her family... remainder of obit for Ruth Miner
David Francis Haley
Gilford, NH - GILFORD ---- David F. Haley, 78, passed away at home, Monday, March 3, 2025 after a long illness. David was born, October 11, 1946 in Hingham, MA to the late Thomas and Virginia Haley. David grew up in Hingham, MA whe... remainder of obit for David Francis Haley
