On the Trail: Shaheen’s retirement sparks a competitive NH Senate race

03-12-2025 4:49 PM

Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s announcement that she won’t seek re-election next year marks the beginning of the end of a long and successful career of the first woman in American politics to win office both as a governor and as a U.S. senator.


Concord Shaw’s supermarket in Fort Eddy Plaza to close

03-12-2025 3:12 PM

The Shaw’s supermarket in Fort Eddy Plaza is slated to close, although its sister store on Loudon Road next to Steeplegate Mall will stay open.


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Girls’ hockey: Concord loses to perennial powerhouse Hanover in semifinals
03-12-2025 12:12 AM

The Concord girls’ hockey team returned to the final four for the first time since 2020 when they beat Hanover, for the first time in program history, in the semifinal. This time around, in their home arena, the Tide faced a very tough Hanover team (15-4) that started hot and finished strong to win, 11-2, on Tuesday night.

Opinion

From left to right, Sen. Debra Altschiller, D-Stratham, Sen. Ruth Ward, R-Stoddard, and Rep. Rick Ladd, R-Haverhill, enter a heated discussion over how best to scrutinize education freedom accounts, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
Opinion: The special education gimmick in NH school voucher rules
03-13-2025 1:02 PM

Gerald M. Zelin, a resident of Portsmouth, N.H., has practiced education law for nearly 50 years. He is a shareholder with the law firm of Drummond Woodsum, which represents many school districts in both New Hampshire and Maine. The opinions expressed in this piece are not necessarily Drummond Woodsum’s.

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‘If it affects one, it’s going to affect all’: Dozens protest federal firings in Concord
03-07-2025 3:17 PM

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.”

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Franklin Opera House presents annual murder mystery dessert show on Pi Day
03-11-2025 8:00 AM

Franklin Opera House, in cooperation with Franklin Footlight Theatre Co., is proud to present its annual murder mystery dessert show, “Murder at the Pie Auction.” Now in its 11th year, this collaboration between Franklin Opera House and Franklin Footlight Theatre Co. is loads of laughs and tons of fun. Characters and camaraderie join forces to benefit Franklin Opera House.

Obituaries

Obit photo for Joann Marie Watson Joann Marie Watson

Hill, NH - Joann Marie Watson (Meade), 92, of Hill, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025. Born June 5, 1932, in Detroit, Michigan to Ivan D. and Eleanor Meade, Joann lived a life filled with family, faith, and service.... remainder of obit for Joann Marie Watson

Obit photo for Terje Reinertsen Terje Reinertsen

Contoocook, NH - Terje Reinertsen, born in the coastal town of Farsund, Norway, on April 1, 1937, passed away peacefully on March 3rd, at home, with his wife Priscilla at his side, in Contoocook, NH. Terje studied psychology at the Uni... remainder of obit for Terje Reinertsen

Obit photo for Arthur Stavros Arthur Stavros

Canterbury, NH - Arthur George Stavros, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away after having celebrated his 99th birthday the day before. He was born to George Stavros and Caliope (Siatravani) Stavros, immigra... remainder of obit for Arthur Stavros

Obit photo for Betsy Gammons Betsy Gammons

Melrose, MA - Betsy Parker Gammons of Concord, NH passed away peacefully, from Alzheimer's, on Tuesday March 4, 2025. A ray of sunshine, love, and endless laughter, Betsy brought life and color to everything she touched. A vibrant and c... remainder of obit for Betsy Gammons

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