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Elementary school students propose official state doughnut

News

Elementary school students propose official state doughnut

by Emilia Wisniewski February 8, 2026

Granite Geek: Sisyphus with his rock is like trail crews with maintenance

News

Granite Geek: Sisyphus with his rock is like trail crews with maintenance

by David Brooks

Politics

Commissioner resigns after records revealed her agency failed to communicate ICE facility plans

Education

Search for new middle school name begins

Sports

Bears’ depth and dedication lead to success at state championships

High School & Youth

Hedquist’s leadership propels General Hawks to second in division

Sports

Dark Side defense deals Super Bowl devastation to Patriots

Columns

Opinion: When law goes rogue

Town-City-Government

At deliberative session, Deerfield voters amend operating budget to school board’s proposal

Most Read

Some 230 extra parking spaces may come to downtown

Some 230 extra parking spaces may come to downtown

At an educational crossroads, Pittsfield debates future of schools amid funding challenges

At an educational crossroads, Pittsfield debates future of schools amid funding challenges

Jennifer Nicole Bryson

Jennifer Nicole Bryson

NH lawmakers consider bill that can strip towns of control over landfill expansions

NH lawmakers consider bill that can strip towns of control over landfill expansions

Sports

‘We have to remember what it feels like’: Drake Maye got pain-relieving shot in shoulder before Super Bowl

Sports

‘We have to remember what it feels like’: Drake Maye got pain-relieving shot in shoulder before Super Bowl

Drake Maye was a dependable and steadying force for the New England Patriots this season. The second-year quarterback never got the chance to be that…

By KYLE HIGHTOWER

Concord girls’ hockey team gains new perspective with sled hockey

Nordic Rocks program introduces cross country skiing to Beaver Meadow School students

Bow’s senior wrestlers recite poem, shine on senior night to defeat Winnisquam

‘Just have fun’: Unified basketball melds friendship, sportsmanship and inclusivity

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics: Three Team USA athletes from New Hampshire

Business

‘Their mission will continue’: Remembering the Challenger crew by bringing science education to future generations

‘Their mission will continue’: Remembering the Challenger crew by bringing science education to future generations

by Rachel Wachman

Town-City-Government

Tax incentive proposal aims to revitalize Loudon’s Route 106

Arts & Life

Mother Ann Lee’s testament lives on at Shaker Village and on the silver screen

Mother Ann Lee’s testament lives on at Shaker Village and on the silver screen

by Rebeca Pereira

Arts Ahead: Cards, gifts and music in preparation for Valentine’s Day

Arts Ahead: Film, food and outdoor fun for the brave at heart

Sports

Concord filmmaker brings old-school skateboarding vibe to new film

More Arts & Life

Opinion

Opinion: It’s not about justice, it’s about what’s possible

Columns

Opinion: It’s not about justice, it’s about what’s possible

By Jim Schlosser

Columns

Rates and Rights: Want affordable electricity? Stop the Free Money.

Columns

Opinion: People over party — Why I’m changing my affiliation

Columns

Opinion: If the Governor ‘didn’t know,’ that’s the problem

Local Government

From high school principal to Concord’s next superintendent, Tim Herbert looks ahead

Town-City-Government

From high school principal to Concord’s next superintendent, Tim Herbert looks ahead

by Catherine McLaughlin

Town-City-Government

Bow residents to face 6.82% jump in school taxes

Town-City-Government

Hopkinton looks to adopt open enrollment policy to avoid unexpected tuition bills

Town-City-Government

Henniker board recommends against allowing social districts in town

More Local Government

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New Hampshire has a growing number of female police chiefs, but leadership remains male-dominated

New Hampshire has a growing number of female police chiefs, but leadership remains male-dominated

by Catherine McLaughlin

Politics

New Hampshire invested $5 million in its ‘Housing Champions.’ Have those funds made a difference?

by Charlotte Matherly

Some 230 extra parking spaces may come to downtown

Some 230 extra parking spaces may come to downtown

by David Brooks

Education

At an educational crossroads, Pittsfield debates future of schools amid funding challenges

by Alexander Rapp and Jeremy Margolis

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Jennifer Nicole Bryson

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