
New Hampshire lawmakers weigh equity and impact of expanding casino industry
After a nearly hour-long tour through The Nash Casino, where the bright lights flickered and the celebratory sounds of gaming machines rang out with each win, state Rep. Thomas Schamberg had just one thing to say: The casino seems to have “the right philosophical approach.”

Skateboard company relaunch puts focus on Concord skatepark renovation
Bud Stratford opened The Cleveland Superboard Factory in Concord in the early ‘90s, making skateboards for the growing community of kids who skated at Kiwanis Riverfront’s park and makeshift ramps at Concord High.
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High schools: Kearsarge, Bow boys’ lax win; more Monday results
Kearsarge 9, John Stark 4




Opinion

Opinion: My memories of Vietnam 50 years later
Jean Stimmell, retired stone mason and psychotherapist, lives in Northwood and blogs at jeanstimmell.blogspot.com.





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.

Arts & Life

Pembroke City Limits brings yoga, book club, line dancing, and more to Suncook Village
Pembroke City Limits, a live music restaurant and bar in the Suncook Village, holds a wide variety of events each month




Obituaries

Franklin and Plymouth, NH - Randall E. Wilkinson August 21, 1960-April 11, 2025. Our beloved brother, Randall (Randy) Wilkinson peacefully passed away, into his new resurrected life, while we were at his side. Randy was the son of W... remainder of obit for Randall E. Wilkinson

Fort Lauderdale , FL - Brandon Michael Simpson, 28, passed away suddenly in the early morning hours of April 28, 2025. Born in Beverly, Massachusetts and raised in Concord, New Hampshire, Brandon was a bright and compassionate soul who ... remainder of obit for Brandon Michael Simpson

Laconia, NH - Joseph H. Sack, M.D., 78, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his Laconia home surrounded by his family after weeks of visits from devoted friends. He was born on November 19, 1946, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the f... remainder of obit for Joseph Sack

Pittsfield, NH - Efegenia Topouzoglou, 90, affectionately known as "Effie", former longtime resident of Pittsfield, NH, passed away on May 3, 2025, in Belmont, MA surrounded by family. As a first generation American, she was born on Nov... remainder of obit for Efegenia Topouzoglou