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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
High schools: Baseball, softball, lacrosse results
What’s in New Hampshire’s waste stream?
Granite Geek: You can’t have local food without local farms, which requires local farmland
Futsal Fridays at Keach Park by Samba X bring out ballers
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.
Moultonborough, Laconia saw largest population increases in last decade, number of homes available not keeping up
A report compiled by the Lakes Region Planning Commission indicates the broader Lakes Region significantly lacks available housing.
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‘Anger and backlash’ – Allenstown residents frustrated over elimination trash services
Former superintendent of the year is resigning to become EMT amid rising political attacks on schools
Unique fiberglass home in Hopkinton is changing hands
Two of five Grappone auto franchises to be sold as part of family transition
GOP lawmaker wasn’t fired over transgender bathroom comments, business owner says
Dump truck driver suffers life-threatening injuries in crash on I-93 South
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
Track: Merrimack Valley boys win elite Black Bear Invitational championship
NORTHWOOD – As the largest team-scoring invitational in New Hampshire that falls around the middle of the season, the Black Bear Invitational can often be used as a measuring stick to see how the state’s high school track and field teams stack up against each other. This spring’s edition wasn’t a typical one, with wet and windy conditions forcing the cancellation of the pole vault and high jump events.
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
High schools: Wednesday’s lacrosse, baseball, softball and tennis results
Opinion
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
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
