Entering 5K season: a beginner’s guide to running in the Concord area
Bow school district revises meeting recording policy
High schools: Tuesday’s track and tennis results
Boys’ lacrosse: Hopkinton wins opener 21-4 despite strong performance by Brady G Weatherbee
Program aimed at expanding free, reduced school meals fails in House
With a month to go before city budget, golf ethics complaint sent back to committee
A summer for sports lovers: sports camps in the Concord area
Another lawsuit delays Steeplegate Mall demolition
If you’re wondering why nothing obvious is happening at the closed Steeplegate Mall to convert it into a massive mixed-use development, consider the situation of the largest remaining tenant, JCPenney.
Transitional housing at risk after New Hampshire lawmakers vote to sell state-owned building
Tim Maley arrived at the Philbrook Adult Transitional Facility in Concord last March. Until then, he had been receiving care at New Hampshire Hospital, just half a mile down the road.
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Federal judge finds Bow School District’s actions ‘entirely reasonable’ in transgender athlete protest by parents
Propane tanker truck rolls over on I-93, holds up traffic
Another lawsuit delays Steeplegate Mall demolition
Concord superintendent joins over 100 school leaders in signing controversial DEI certification, but says equity work will continue
New Hampshire set to ‘welcome home’ veterans with new 15-acre campus in Franklin
High schools: Opening day results for softball, baseball and lacrosse
Editors Picks
The Monitor’s guide to the New Hampshire legislature
‘That wasn’t the charge we were given’ – New city councilors question golf clubhouse options
Sunshine Week: Searchable database of what Concord city employees were paid in 2024
Immigrants in New Hampshire face uncertainty as temporary protections expire soon
Sports
High schools: Opening day results for softball, baseball and lacrosse
Softball
High school baseball previews: Defending champs Bow focusing on culture, fundamentals
High schools: Concord boys win home opener, more Friday tennis results
Girls’ tennis: Pembroke edges Coe-Brown in nailbiter, 5-4
High school softball previews: Concord looks to bounce back from heartbreaking exit Opinion
Opinion: Teaching law while the rule of law crumbles
Mailyn Fidler, Margaret O’Grady and Sophie Sparrow teach at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law and write in their individual capacities.
Opinion: Black sites are us
Opinion: An attack on the legal profession is an attack on us all
Opinion: HealthTrust's decision to drop anti-obesity medications is a step back in the fight against a chronic disease
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
‘A wild accusation’: House votes to nix Child Advocate after Rep. suggests legislative interference
Rosemarie Rung thinks of Elijah Lewis often.
Sununu decides he won’t run for Senate despite praise from Trump
Town elections offer preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
Medical aid in dying, education funding, transgender issues: What to look for in the State House this week
On the Trail: Shaheen’s retirement sparks a competitive NH Senate racee-Edition
Arts & Life
Havenwood Heritage Heights to celebrate Earth Day with tree-planting, spring cleanup
In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, residents, staff, vendors, families and friends of Havenwood Heritage Heights, a faith-based continuing care retirement community spanning two campuses in Concord, will join 192 other countries to not only observe Earth Day but to make a difference. This will include a full community event to jump-start the landscaping season, including raking, spreading dirt, mulching and a general clean-up.
Guitarist Hiroya Tsukamoto to perform in Franklin
‘If you’re proud of it, we want to see it’: Cars & Coffee on Capitol returning to Concord
“A Universe of Rainbows”: Warner author releases children’s poetry anthology
Comics in Concord: Old School Comic Show bringing hundreds to Everett Arena
Obituaries
Marilyn Dubuc
Loudon, NH - Marilyn Beatrice Dubuc, age 93, a long time resident of Loudon passed away on April 8th in the loving embrace of her family. Known as Gree to her 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, she was an inspiration and rock to... remainder of obit for Marilyn Dubuc
Donald Walker McLane
Twisp, WA - Born on November 22, 1950 to Susan Neidlinger McLane and Malcolm McLane, Donald grew up in Concord with his four siblings - Robin, Debbie, Alan, and Annie. He married twice, first to Joni Messer (of Concord) and later to Loi... remainder of obit for Donald Walker McLane
Bruce Chartier
Loudon, NH - Mr. Bruce R. Chartier, age 63, passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Woonsocket, RI to Alfred Chartier and Vivian (Richard) Amour. He lived in New Hampshire most of his life, c... remainder of obit for Bruce Chartier
Robert E. Sawyer Jr.
Robert E. Sawyer, Jr. EPSOM, NH - Robert E. Sawyer, Jr., 80, of Epsom, passed away March 30, 2025, at the Granite VNA Hospice House with his wife by his side. He was born in Concord on October 28, 1944, to Bob and Betty Sawyer of Penaco... remainder of obit for Robert E. Sawyer Jr.
