
‘Forced to make hard choices’: State leaders praise career and technical education, but put more costs on local school districts every year
Ryan Schoch’s father is a mechanic. His grandfather was a mechanic and his great-grandfather was a mechanic. His godfather is a mechanic, too.

Franklin students print 3-D solutions to walker carry cup conundrum
The project started with a challenge: how can someone carry a cup of coffee while using a walker? Eighth graders at Franklin Middle School set out to find a solution using the new 3-D printers they obtained through a grant from Toshiba America Foundation.
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Sports

High schools: Defending champions Kearsarge lose in prelims in 2OT
No. 5 Monadnock 48, No. 12 Kearsarge 45, 2OT




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

Spring bulk orders from Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire available until March 1
Calling all farmers and gardeners: Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Hampshire’s annual spring bulk order is a collective buying program for organic farming and gardening supplies. No minimum order. No shipping charges. You don’t have to be a member to order, though members pay less. Save on supplies and support the association at the same time!


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