High schools: Soccer, field hockey, football, XC, volleyball and golf results from the weekend
D-IV football: Bishop Brady plays big in season opener, H-D and Franklin also win
Football: Concord wins homecoming game, 45-14, to improve to 2-0
Opinion: The value of college education
On the trail: Most NH voters say Harris won debate
Vote to move middle school motivates another candidate to run for Concord School Board
Hometown Hero: Merrimack County grounds supervisor John Silver grows thousands of pounds of vegetables for nursing home, prison, and food pantries
John Silver wandered through the carefully curated rows of peppers, squash, watermelon, cucumbers, and green beans, all grown by him. He leaned over, plucked a hot pepper from a bush, and took a bite.“I learned this from my father,” he said. “This is...
Families to gather in Concord for annual Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome Awareness
When Kori Karamanoogian’s son, Brandon, was born four years ago, she worried that his Down syndrome would prevent him from being accepted in the world.Seeking resources and a sense of community, the Bedford resident joined the board of the New...
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New campground in Hillsborough the first of its kind to open in New Hampshire in five years
Concord High grad, Maria Armaganian, selected for 2024-25 US Women’s National Indoor Field Hockey team
As statewide school phone bans sweep the nation, New Hampshire takes a characteristic ‘local control’ approach
Live results: NH Primary 2024 winners and losers
Football: McCranie steals the show as Bow bests MV, 23-13, in Pride’s home opener
“A woman can run for anything” – New Hampshire’s all-female tickets for top state races build off rich state history
Editors Picks
My Turn: Is public money for property redevelopment worth it for Concord?
Generational divide begins to emerge over Concord School Board charter amendments
North Main Street bus stop will stay put amid competing safety concerns
In NH’s most competitive senate primary, three Dems vie for Concord’s seat
Sports
Boys’ soccer: Merrimack Valley’s Olivera nets two in the second half of a 2-0 win over Bow
Senior forward Joey Olivera sealed the win for Merrimack Valley with a brace in the second half on Thursday night over Bow. His two goals came unexpectedly, but sometimes in a game of small margins that’s all it takes.His first goal came after fellow...
High schools: Thursday’s soccer, field hockey, golf and XC results
Boys’ soccer: Hopkinton overcomes early deficit, shares the wealth to remain undefeated
High schools: Winnisquam battles back to defeat Hanover volleyball, Fredette scores 100th career point for Stark field hockey, more results from Wednesday
High schools: Tuesday’s soccer, cross country and golf resultsOpinion
Opinion: Meditating on a bitter dock
Jean Stimmell, retired stone mason and psychotherapist, lives in Northwood and blogs at jeanstimmell.blogspot.com. This is a photograph I took of a bitter dock, a common weed in New Hampshire. This one stands as a sentinel at the foot of my driveway....
Opinion: I’m free. Together let us celebrate free speech
Opinion: Housing affordability: Through a side door
Opinion: Fishing for a better proposal
Opinion: Let’s stop ignoring the elephant in the room when it comes to bullying
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
In Jon Kiper vs. the establishment, 9.5% of the vote constitutes a win
For those who voted in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire’s next governor this week, it probably wasn’t for Jon Kiper.Most people have never heard of him, much less know his policy positions. He was the underdog: Kiper received just under 10% of...
Sununu signs law requiring ID to vote
Sununu has until Friday to sign or veto New Hampshire voter ID bill
John Stephen and Jim O’Connell to face off in District 4 Executive Council Race come November
‘Unanswered questions’: Reardon wins Senate primary with conflict of interest ruling still aheade-Edition
Arts & Life
Vintage Views: The mysterious traveling artist of New Hampshire
Sometimes there is beauty that transcends many generations. It is created and enjoyed by many and continues to collect admirers as another generation follows. It is today that I write about just such an occurrence over in the Hillsboro and Hopkinton...
Homeyer: Fall gardening chores
Mount Cardigan fire tower reopens
Art gallery opens colorful new exhibit in Hopkinton
NH Audubon hosts 2024 Annual Member Celebration
Obituaries
The Honorable Thomas Barry
Concord, NH - The Honorable Thomas Turley Barry, 76, an attorney and judge of Concord and Rye Beach, NH, passed away on Thursday, August 15, after a five-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born in ... remainder of obit for The Honorable Thomas Barry
Virginia Cretella Mars
McLean , VA - Virginia Cretella Mars ("Ginnie") of McLean, Va., passed away in early September at age 94 after a short illness. She was surrounded by her family in her final days. Born on March 15, 1930, in New Haven, Conn., she gradua... remainder of obit for Virginia Cretella Mars
Doreen M. Baillargeon
Allenstown, NH - Mrs. Doreen M. (Young) Baillargeon, 62, of Allenstown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 31, 2024. Born in Fitzwilliam NH, Doreen was the daughter of the late Wallace Henry Young and ... remainder of obit for Doreen M. Baillargeon
Patricia Connor Ayers
Patricia "Trish" Connor Ayers Concord, NH - Patricia "Trish" Connor Ayers, 88, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024 at The Birches in Concord, NH. after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska on August 1, 1936 t... remainder of obit for Patricia Connor Ayers
