
‘He has the town at heart’: Retired veteran spearheads Newbury improvement efforts
Scott Warde does not shy away from a project. The retired Air Force veteran is constantly searching for ways to contribute to the community — be it through organizing town clean-up days, erecting a veterans’ monument, or leading historic preservation efforts.

Granite Geek: Our winters are getting wimpier but mid-winter is still mid-winter
I don’t know about you but I’ve got more snow in my yard right now than I’ve had for at least three winters.
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Sports

Wrestling: Concord places fourth at D-I state championship thanks to impressive depth
LONDONDERRY – The Concord Crimson Tide may not have had any wrestlers in championship bouts, but the overall strength of its wrestlers across the board carried the team to fourth place at the Division I championship on Saturday at Londonderry High School.




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

Inside Orleans: pop rock band member Lance Hoppen shares musical journey ahead of Concord performance
With hits such as “Love Takes Time, ”Dance with Me,” and “Still the One,” the smooth melodic pop-rock music of Orleans has stood the test of time in the past 53 years since the group’s formation. Bringing its music to Concord, the band will perform at the Bank of New Hampshire Stage on Thursday, Feb. 27.
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