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High schools: Wednesday’s lacrosse, baseball, softball and tennis results
‘New Hampshire is just going to embarrass itself’: Former Child Advocate warns against proposed office cuts
More research time or information overload? Lawmakers weigh moving state primary elections 3 months earlier
Bow recognizes two DPW workers who rescued driver of overturned propane truck
NHTI Delta Dental 5K road race has largest turnout since before pandemic
Local Catholics remember and honor Pope Francis’s legacy
Court: Audio of Harmony Montgomery’s custody hearing can be released
‘Chip’ Chelsey, director of Concord General Services, to retire
Pembroke City Limits to hold screening, Q&A for documentary “It’s Criminal”
‘A large chunk of change’: Feathered Friend Brewing disputes tariff on Canadian import
Tucker Jadczak paid for and received his shipment of beer tap handles weeks ago.
‘A bit Kafkaesque’: Federal judge spars with government lawyer over status of Dartmouth international student
A federal judge characterized a Trump administration lawyer’s refusal to confirm basic information about the legal status of a Dartmouth College international student as “a bit Kafkaesque” during a lengthy court hearing Tuesday.
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Hopkinton structure fire spreads to surrounding brush and fields
ACLU asks New Hampshire federal judge to reinstate student status for more than 100 international students
Concord man arrested after middle schooler drug exposure
‘Frivolous and lacking merit’: Complaint against golf committee members over clubhouse vote dismissed
‘A bit Kafkaesque’: Federal judge spars with government lawyer over status of Dartmouth international student
Granite Geek: A contrary Earth Day thought – we shouldn’t pick up litter
Editors Picks
The Monitor’s guide to the New Hampshire legislature
Texas veteran joined his sister in NH, hoping to find housing. He died while homeless less than a year later
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: Kearsarge boys’ tennis extends win streak, holds on to first place; plus Tuesday’s girls’ tennis, track, baseball and softball results
Kearsarge 9, Trinity 0
Girls’ lacrosse: Hopkinton pulls off comeback against Bow and earns first victory, 14-8
High schools: Lovett’s 2 HR leads Coe-Brown softball over Oyster River in championship rematch, plus Monday’s area results
Athlete of the Week: Anakin Underhill, Belmont High School
Track & field: John Stark’s Douzanis, MV’s Paquette and Bow’s Hou set meet records at 29-team Sanborn InvitationalOpinion
Opinion: The uniqueness of American imperialism
Jonathan P. Baird lives in Wilmot.
Opinion: The Declaration of Independence is the antidote to Project 2025
Opinion: Teaching law while the rule of law crumbles
Opinion: Black sites are us
Opinion: An attack on the legal profession is an attack on us all
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
Creating community: ice-cream making, sing-alongs, shared gardens and more at Peabody Place in Franklin
From the moment someone new moves into the building, Peabody Place in Franklin provides a vibrant retirement community with activities ranging from social clubs to exercise groups and field trips. Residents here remain active and engaged, living life to the fullest. Those who call the senior living facility “home” continuously find ways to contribute to the community offerings.
Hopkinton art gallery features wood and mixed media artists in new collaborative exhibit 
Book review: “Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection”
Henniker Area Rotary Club to hold 33rd annual rabies clinic
‘Fresher is always better’: Concord Farmers’ Market offers chance to eat local and healthy Obituaries
Elizabeth N. Kelly
Elizabeth "Beth" N. Kelly Bennington, NH - Elizabeth N Kelly (Beth) November 7, 1948 - April 19, 2025 Beth, 76, of Deering, NH, passed peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Concord MA to Sylvia Li... remainder of obit for Elizabeth N. Kelly
Sandra Inez Belanger
Loudon, NH - Sandra Inez (Rowland) Belanger of Loudon NH passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at the age of 72, after a long and courageous battle. Born on May 3, 1952 to Buford and Ellen (Ferrigan) Rowland, in Rochester NH, Sandra... remainder of obit for Sandra Inez Belanger
Steven Frederick Connor
Henniker, NH - Steven F. Connor, 84, a lifelong resident of Henniker, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 12, 2025. He was born to the late Ted and Helen Connor on April 1, 1941, in Concord, NH. Ste... remainder of obit for Steven Frederick Connor
Robert Hackney
Concord, NH - Robert J. Hackney, 88, of Chichester, died on April 15, 2025. "Bob" was born in Camden, NJ, to the late George Hackney and Frances (Ball) Dutton. He attended high school in Haddonfield, NJ and served in the Army. In 19... remainder of obit for Robert Hackney
