In the Trump era, city DEIJB committee weighs its role

02-23-2025 11:05 PM

Just as the city of Concord’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging Committee has started to put rubber to road, laying out the timeline for their first action steps, the national climate surrounding their work has changed.


School districts face conflicting guidance following Trump transgender sports executive order

02-24-2025 9:50 AM

In the weeks since President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at barring transgender girls and women from participating on female sports teams, New Hampshire school districts have been flooded with a flurry of conflicting guidance about how to proceed.


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Opinion: Hiking fatalities and close-calls are reminders to know when to call it day
02-21-2025 9:32 AM

James Mason is a retired EMT, climber and skier. He lives in Lyme.

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Bipartisan NHouse vote kills right-to-work bill
02-13-2025 3:53 PM

As the results flashed on the House of Representatives screens – solidifying a vote to kill a bill that would’ve made New Hampshire a “right-to-work” state – union members and legislators alike erupted in applause.

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Inside Orleans: pop rock band member Lance Hoppen shares musical journey ahead of Concord performance
02-23-2025 8:00 AM

With hits such as “Love Takes Time, ”Dance with Me,” and “Still the One,” the smooth melodic pop-rock music of Orleans has stood the test of time in the past 53 years since the group’s formation. Bringing its music to Concord, the band will perform at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage on Thursday, Feb. 27.

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Obit photo for George L. Goulet Jr. George L. Goulet Jr.

Manchester, NH - George L. Goulet Jr passed away on February 18, 2025 after a sudden illness. He is predeceased by his parents George Goulet, Sr and Irene (Archambault) Goulet, and his beloved wife, Julie (Savino) Goulet He is survi... remainder of obit for George L. Goulet Jr.

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Francis "Frank" Marcellino Jr. Concord, NH - Francis "Frank" Marcellino Jr., age 88 of Concord, NH, passed away peacefully at his home on February 18, 2025. Frank was born in Hartford, CT to the late Francis and Rita (Sullivan) Marcelli... remainder of obit for Francis Marcellino Jr.

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Annette "Bodie" Morey Cambridge, MA - Annette Bollman (Miller) Morey, affectionately known as Bodie to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, at the age of 98. Born on August 4, 1926, Bodie was a beloved mot... remainder of obit for Annette Morey

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Robert (Bob) Brunelle Loudon, NH - Robert A. Brunelle passed away on January 29, 2025, after a period of declining health. Bob was born and raised in Lowell, MA, on August 21, 1941, the son of the late Jean and Arthur Brunelle. After hi... remainder of obit for Robert Brunelle

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