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Basketball: Pembroke’s Berkeley, Franklin’s Kaplan win Player of the Year; All-State teams announced
Frank Edelblut to depart as education commissioner; Ayotte launches search for replacement
Bow joins other towns in expanding conservation opportunities with new financial support option
Boys’ hockey: Belmont-Gilford upsets Berlin-Gorham to reach 3rd final in 4 years
Weare voters nix school and town budgets, reject John Stark teacher contract
CJ Girard: Passionate father, fierce firefighter, genuine friend
CJ Girard packed school lunches during the week and made fresh pancakes on Sundays. He played floor hockey with his kids in the basement, always pleading for one more game. On a rainy day, he’d sit by the woodstove and plug away at a puzzle.
‘Look at tightening our town belt’: Warner fends off budget cuts and a tax cap amid rising taxes
Martha Bodnarik isn’t willing to budge on certain things. She keeps her house in Warner warm even if her heating bill is high. But when she’s in the grocery store, she tried to cut costs anywhere she can.
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Concord Shaw’s supermarket in Fort Eddy Plaza to close
CJ Girard: Passionate father, fierce firefighter, genuine friend
Merrimack Valley school board clashes with superintendent over process for budget cuts
NH Senate passes parental bill of rights giving families more power to get answers about school records and programs
Town Meeting election results for Merrimack County communities
Boys’ hockey: Concord dominates D-I semifinal, defeats the Hanover, 3-1
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More New Hampshire law enforcement departments partner with federal immigration agencies
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‘The best firefighter he could be’ – Christopher ‘CJ’ Girard, 39, remembered for commitment to community and family
Sports
Girls’ hockey: Concord loses to perennial powerhouse Hanover in semifinals
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.
Girls’ hockey: Brinity-Bow falls in semifinals to top-seeded Oyster River-Portsmouth
Boys’ basketball: Pembroke takes down 2-time defending champs Pelham in D-II semifinal
Girls’ basketball: Undefeated Bedford ends Concord Christian’s bid for 4th straight title in D-I semis
High schools: Hockey and D-II basketball quarterfinal results from this weekendOpinion
Opinion: The special education gimmick in NH school voucher rules
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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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
On the Trail: Shaheen’s retirement sparks a competitive NH Senate race
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.
‘If it affects one, it’s going to affect all’: Dozens protest federal firings in Concord
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
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Arts & Life
Franklin Opera House presents annual murder mystery dessert show on Pi Day
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.
Yoga with shelter pets offers fun connections with four-legged friends
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’Obituaries
Susan Rockwell
Northwood, NH - Susan Diane Rockwell( Mellor) 75, of Northwood N.H. Passed away on march 5,2025 at concord hospital after a long illness. She loved snowmobiling, hunting , gardening, fishing and spending time with her family. She was a ... remainder of obit for Susan Rockwell
Beth O'Neill
Contoocook, NH - Beth O'Neill, 71, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 5, 2025. She was a wife, friend, and life partner to her husband Mickey. They enjoyed traveling, relaxing by a lake or ocean, and road trips ... remainder of obit for Beth O'Neill
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
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
