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‘All the rights and privileges’ – Inside the Stafford County Jail, the only local facility in New Hampshire detaining immigrants
The heavy metal door buzzed, then let out a loud mechanical clunk as it swung open—a familiar sound in the steady rhythm of the Strafford County Jail.

On the trail: Ayotte in DC but keeps focus on N.H., Buckley faces backlash
Gov. Kelly Ayotte went to Washington D.C. this week to participate in her first major national conference since her inauguration last month as New Hampshire’s governor.
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Sports

High schools: D-III girls’ basketball prelims, results from Wednesday night
No. 9 Hopkinton 48, No. 8 Berlin 46


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

Young Professional of the Month: Derrick Loughlin captures community on camera
Concord Young Professionals Network (CYPN) introduces you to the “Young Professional of the Month,” Derrick Loughlin. Each month, the CYPN Steering Committee recommends an individual in the community it thinks readers would enjoy getting to know better.


Obituaries

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

Concord, NH - Bettina (Tina) Ammerman, age 77, of Portsmouth Street, Concord, passed away on February 17, 2025, at Concord Hospital after a sudden illness. She was the adopted daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Farretra) W... remainder of obit for Bettina Ammerman

Concord, NH - Beverly Ann Ford, of Concord, NH, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born on November 6, 1930, in Burlington, VT, to the late Julia and Bertrand Dastin. Beverly was a devoted... remainder of obit for Beverly A. Ford

Hopkinton, NH - Cynthia M. Salsbury "Cindy" of Hopkinton, NH passed away on February 9, 2025 at the Granite VNA Hospice House. Cindy was born on December 25, 1938, and was the daughter of Louise Bailey McDonell. She was raised in Pembr... remainder of obit for Cynthia Salsbury