After four decades collecting carts, Ricky Tewksbury will retire when Shaw’s closes mid-April

04-07-2025 5:12 PM

As customers loaded groceries into cars at the Shaw’s parking lot in Fort Eddy Plaza, Ricky Tewksbury circulated to round up scattered shopping carts. People waved at his approach, greeting him by name and stopped to chat for a few minutes.


‘It’s everything’: In largest rally yet, Trump protestors descend on Concord

04-05-2025 7:08 PM

Sara McNeil said she felt overwhelmed.


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High school track previews: Concord looks to build off of record-breaking season
04-04-2025 1:35 PM

Concord High’s 2024 track and field season was one for the record books – literally and figuratively. Last year’s team, boys’ and girls’ combined, broke eight school records, won two individual titles and five runner-up medals in Division I and graduated six NCAA Division I track and field athletes. 

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Hundreds of people gather in Somerville, Mass., on Wednesday to demand the release of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish student at Tufts University, who was arrested by federal agents on Tuesday night.
03-31-2025 7:00 AM

Karishma Manzur, Ph.D. is a science writer living in Exeter. She volunteers with various groups, including the New Hampshire Coalition for a Just Peace in the Middle East, which includes state chapters of Veterans for Peace, Jewish Voice for Peace, Peace Action and several other organizations.

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Town elections offer preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
03-24-2025 5:12 PM

A voter in Milford, New Hampshire, missed out on approving the town’s $19 million operating budget, electing a cemetery trustee and buying a new dump truck. In Durham, an 18-year-old high school student did not get a say in who should serve on the school board or whether $125,000 should go toward replacing artificial turf on athletic fields.

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Comics in Concord: Old School Comic Show bringing hundreds to Everett Arena
04-04-2025 8:19 AM

Get ready comic book fans! The Douglas Everett Arena in Concord will transform into a paradise of rare comic books when Jason Brodnick brings his Old School Comic Show to town on Saturday, April 5. This once-a-year all-day event, founded in 2018, is expected to attract attendees from as nearby as Concord and as far away as France, Australia and Singapore.

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Obit photo for James A. Liolis James A. Liolis

Naples, FL - James A. Liolis, 59, longtime resident of Concord, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 28, 2025 at his home in Naples, FL. Jim was born on April 27, 1965 in Concord, NH, the son of Nick Liolis of Franklin and N... remainder of obit for James A. Liolis

Obit photo for Pamela Gilchrist Munnell Pamela Gilchrist Munnell

[IMAGE]Pamela Gilchrist Munnell Concord, NH - Pamela Gilchrist Munnell, 61, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Pam grew up in Wellesley MA where she graduated from Dana Hall and then graduated from... remainder of obit for Pamela Gilchrist Munnell

Obit photo for Cynthia Charlotte Mitchell Cynthia Charlotte Mitchell

Cynthia Charlotte (Cass) Mitchell Concord, NH - Cynthia Charlotte (Cass) Mitchell passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at the age of 96. She was born in Concord, N.H. on October 25, 1928, the daughter of the late Ellery E. Cass and Emm... remainder of obit for Cynthia Charlotte Mitchell

Obit photo for Jean M. Crouch Jean M. Crouch

Penacook, NH - Jean M. Crouch, age 70, of Borough Road passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester. Jean dedicated her life to helping others, a champion for countless causes, her contributi... remainder of obit for Jean M. Crouch

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