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25-year-old man shot by police in Keene, AG investigating
‘Hanging on a rope’: Victims wait as lawmakers debate the future of the YDC fund
Pittsfield Players present “The Laramie Project”
High schools: MV sweeps track meet at Kennett, Tuesday’s area results
Facing 30% budget cut, university leaders say raising tuition is not an option
Boys’ Lacrosse: Concord runs away with a win in 2OT against Hollis-Brookline, 12-11
New Hampshire State Police join ICE task force
NHTI to screen “The Conversation” for latest Night at the Movies
MV star an ace on court and diamond
Concord youth organization celebrates four-year anniversary of empowering city children
A year ago, Junior Venuste stood on the BNH stage playing his saxophone alone.
Black Mountain ski area one of the last resorts on the East Coast to close May 3rd
April skiing is a luxury most mountains can’t afford, and May skiing is a rare thing usually reserved for those willing to hike up with their gear, but Black Mountain is still spinning lifts and will have its latest closing day in 90 years.
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‘Anger and backlash’ – Allenstown residents frustrated over elimination trash services
New Hampshire State Police join ICE task force
Former superintendent of the year is resigning to become EMT amid rising political attacks on schools
Large solar array proposed for Concord’s closed landfill
What’s in New Hampshire’s waste stream?
Two of five Grappone auto franchises to be sold as part of family transition
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: Baseball, softball, lacrosse results
Bedford 7, Concord 0
Track: Merrimack Valley boys win elite Black Bear Invitational championship
Track: Hopkinton girls win inaugural Campbell Cougar Invitational
High schools: Weekend softball, baseball, lacrosse and tennis results
High schools: Concord baseball wins big, more results from Thursday
Opinion
Opinion: Calling out fascism
Jonathan Baird lives in Wilmot.
Opinion: What do we do when there are no margins left to cut?
Opinion: The uniqueness of American imperialism
Opinion: The Declaration of Independence is the antidote to Project 2025
Opinion: Teaching law while the rule of law crumbles
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
Artist spotlight: Elizabeth MacBride
With creativity abounding in the community around us, The Concord Insider, in collaboration with Concord Arts Market, will begin highlighting local artists on a regular basis. The first artist spotlight focuses on Elizabeth MacBride, who lives in Contoocook.
Summer camp aviation scholarships available to middle school girls
Best Buddies Friendship Walk to celebrate inclusion
Community Players to present “Our Town” at Concord City Auditorium
‘A vibrant community’: First Fridays kick off in May
Obituaries
Joan Oberman
Bow, NH - Joan M. Oberman, 90, died April 21, 2025 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care in Lebanon. She passed away peacefully with her sons at her side, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and resilience. She w... remainder of obit for Joan Oberman
Lyman Abbott Cousens
Boscawen, NH - Lyman Abbott Cousens 3rd, 87, passed away on April 24, 2025. Lyman was born February 17, 1938, in Portland, Maine. He grew up in Cape Elizabeth and attended Cape schools and Governor's Academy. Lyman attended Bowdoin Coll... remainder of obit for Lyman Abbott Cousens
Donald V. Silver Jr.
Donald V. Silver, Jr. Tilton, NH - Donald Vernon Silver, Jr. was born on November 17, 1944 to Donald V. and Marguerite P. Silver. He spent most of his life in Boscawen, NH, moving to Franklin, NH in 2013. He passed away peacefully at the... remainder of obit for Donald V. Silver Jr.
Patricia Ann Wilcox
Epsom, NH - Patricia Ann Wilcox, 79, of Epsom, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1945, in Throop, PA, daughter of the late James and Sandra (Oshetski) McCooey. Patricia receiv... remainder of obit for Patricia Ann Wilcox
