Mental health funding facing House cuts, drawing concern
Federal judge temporarily reinstates legal status for Dartmouth PhD student from China
High school boys’ lacrosse previews: Hopkinton has sights set on D-III championship
High schools: Bow boys’ tennis wins on road in first area game of 2025 spring season
‘One more tiny affront:’ Still no answers about mistaken DHS email sent to Ukrainian evacuees
Casella Waste Systems files lawsuit against state for denying its Dalton landfill permit
Two injured in accident in Loudon
NH attorney general asks federal appeals court to reinstate ‘divisive concepts’ law struck down by lower court
Ahead of House vote, Democrats rally for a ‘better budget’ to fund education, healthcare and more
Standing beside a dozen of his students in front of the New Hampshire State House on Wednesday, John Hart held up a sign: “Fund USNH schools.”
‘Just as important as other sectors’: New Hampshire arts and humanities face large cuts
When it comes to the arts, Sal Prizio has a message for the people of New Hampshire.
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After four decades collecting carts, Ricky Tewksbury will retire when Shaw’s closes mid-April
Written shooting threat sends Concord High students home early
Amy Doyle returns to Hopkinton School District to become next superintendent
Concord Coach to resume daily bus service to New York City
Loudon school board member resigns; Merrimack Valley board accepting applications to fill seat
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 school track previews: Concord looks to build off of record-breaking season
Concord High’s 2024 track and field season was one for the record books – literally and figuratively. Last year’s team, boys’ and girls’ combined, broke eight school records, won two individual titles and five runner-up medals in Division I and graduated six NCAA Division I track and field athletes.
12 Concord student-athletes sign on to play at the collegiate level
Concord’s USA Ninja Challenge aligned with changes to Pentathlon before LA 2028 Olympics
Monitor names winter 2024-25 Players of the Season
Boys’ basketball: Pembroke tops Sanborn to claim D-II state title
Opinion
Opinion: HealthTrust's decision to drop anti-obesity medications is a step back in the fight against a chronic disease
Joseph Zucchi is a physician assistant and clinical supervisor at Transition Medical Weight Loss in Salem.
Opinion: Courage and care count
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Opinion: The special education gimmick in NH school voucher rules
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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Politics
Sununu decides he won’t run for Senate despite praise from Trump
Chris Sununu announced what many in New Hampshire’s political world had expected, that the popular former Republican governor would forgo a 2026 run for the U.S. Senate in the race to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
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 race
‘If it affects one, it’s going to affect all’: Dozens protest federal firings in Concorde-Edition
Arts & Life
“A Universe of Rainbows”: Warner author releases children’s poetry anthology
Warner-based poet and anthologist Matt Forrest Esenwine released a new anthology of children’s poetry at the start of the month. The book, titled “A Universe of Rainbows: Multicolored Poems for a Multicolored World,” is illustrated by artist Jamey Christoph, based in Cornish. The anthology, which includes poems from many well-known children’s poets, combines poetry with science and nature.
Comics in Concord: Old School Comic Show bringing hundreds to Everett Arena
Margaritas in Concord holding 40th anniversary bash
Evolution Expo bringing wellness to Concord this weekend
Bow High School senior Albushies wins first place, headed to semifinals in 4-Way Speech ContestObituaries
Samuel A. Marston
Samuel A. "Sam" Marston Pittsfield, NH - Samuel A. Marston, 76, of Pittsfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 4, 2025. Sam, as he was known to family and friends, was born on November 25, 1948, in Concord, son of the late Har... remainder of obit for Samuel A. Marston
Leona M. Lorber
Dennis, MA - Leona Marie Lorber (Castano), 81, of Dennis, MA died at home with her loving husband caregiver by her side, on Tuesday, April 1. She is survived by her husband, Terry Lorber, of 52 years; her brother Raymond Castano and... remainder of obit for Leona M. Lorber
Maurice Reney
Maurice "Hap" Reney Grantham, NH - Sadly, we have lost another member of the Greatest Generation. Maurice "Hap" Reney, a lifelong resident of Grantham, NH, passed away peacefully on March 14, at the age of 99. Hap was born June 20, 1925 ... remainder of obit for Maurice Reney
Grant Dyer
Penacook, NH - Grant L. Dyer, 71, of Penacook, NH passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on March 30th, 2025 with his loving wife, Jana, and their children by his side. Grant was born in Franklin, NH on April 25th, 1953 to M... remainder of obit for Grant Dyer
