
In the Trump era, city DEIJB committee weighs its role
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
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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Sports

High schools: Defending champions Kearsarge lose in prelims in 2OT
No. 5 Monadnock 48, No. 12 Kearsarge 45, 2OT




Opinion

Opinion: Hiking fatalities and close-calls are reminders to know when to call it day
James Mason is a retired EMT, climber and skier. He lives in Lyme.




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

Bipartisan NHouse vote kills right-to-work bill
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.



Arts & Life

Spring bulk orders from Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire available until March 1
Calling all farmers and gardeners: Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire’s annual spring bulk order is a collective buying program for organic farming and gardening supplies. No minimum order. No shipping charges. You don’t have to be a member to order, though members pay less. Save on supplies and support the association at the same time!


Obituaries

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.

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.

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

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