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Bishop Brady High School evacuated due to bomb threat
Few speak at first Concord school budget hearing
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State police seek public’s help to locate driver of truck stolen out of Epsom Monday
Medical aid in dying, education funding, transgender issues: What to look for in the State House this week
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Loudon Road bridge in Concord up for repair as federal funding gets shaky
Nearly 25,000 cars cross the Loudon Road bridge on an average day and is the main artery across the Merrimack River connecting downtown and the Heights.
When is your car inspection due? Maybe never
Lawmakers may soon make New Hampshire the first state in the Northeast to eliminate required annual vehicle inspections, a change that would save drivers tens of millions of dollars while reducing highway funding by nearly $3 million and curtailing a program to reduce local air pollution from cars.
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‘What the hell is going on?”: Chichester votes to defund entire town administrative office, but may reconsider
‘Voting our wallets’: Loudon residents vote overwhelmingly against $1.7M bond for new fire truck
Inside the government efficiency campaign that cut $2 million from the Merrimack Valley schools’ budget
Boys’ hockey: Concord takes championship in historic quadruple overtime victory over BG, 2-1
USDA eliminates two local food programs that help the NH Food Bank and local schools
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More New Hampshire law enforcement departments partner with federal immigration agencies
‘That wasn’t the charge we were given’ – New city councilors question golf clubhouse options
Immigrants in New Hampshire face uncertainty as temporary protections expire soon
Sports
Boys’ basketball: Pembroke tops Sanborn to claim D-II state title
DURHAM – Sophomore guard Andrew Fitzgerald dominated the first half and senior guard Evan Berkeley took over down the stretch as Pembroke Academy (19-2) won its first state title since 2019 with a 63-54 win over Sanborn (17-5) in the Division II title game Sunday at UNH’s Lundholm Gym.
Boys’ hockey: Concord takes championship in historic quadruple overtime victory over BG, 2-1
Ex-Celtic Enes Kanter Freedom speaks in NH on human rights advocacy
Basketball: Pembroke’s Berkeley, Franklin’s Kaplan win Player of the Year; All-State teams announced
Boys’ hockey: Concord dominates D-I semifinal, defeats the Hanover, 3-1 Opinion
Opinion: What rough beast is slouching toward us to be born
Jean Stimmell is a retired stone mason and psychotherapist living in Northwood. He blogs at jeanstimmell.blogspot.com and jstim.substack.com.
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Politics
On the Trail: Shaheen’s retirement sparks a competitive NH Senate race
Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s announcement that she won’t seek re-election next year marks the beginning of the end of a long and successful career of the first woman in American politics to win office both as a governor and as a U.S. senator.
‘If it affects one, it’s going to affect all’: Dozens protest federal firings in Concord
On the Trail: Window closing on Shaheen decision to run in 2026
Bill to remove NH’s consumer advocate met with concerns, opposition
New Hampshire House Committee votes to advance end-of-life options bill
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Pop goes the culture
I cut my pop culture teeth on silly television. Now, in my dotage, my television diet consists of re-runs, reality shows, competitions and TCM.
Take Me Outside: Let there be light
Franklin Opera House presents annual murder mystery dessert show on Pi Day
Yoga with shelter pets offers fun connections with four-legged friends
Alton Brown, culinary wiz and TV personality, coming to Concord on farewell tourObituaries
Joseph Musumeci
Joseph "JoJo" Charles Musumeci, Jr Burlington, VT - Joseph (JoJo) Charles Musumeci 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Burlington, Vermont on February 28th, 2025. Born in Lawrence, Mass. on October 30th, 1952, he was the son of ... remainder of obit for Joseph Musumeci
William E. Noelte
William E Noelte Concord, NH - William Edward Noelte, 77, died Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord, NH. He was born on March 10, 1947, in Pawtucket, RI, the son of Earl and Dorothy (Anderson) Noelte. He w... remainder of obit for William E. Noelte
Richard Duke Piper
New York, NY - Richard D. Piper,72, died suddenly on March 3, 2025 in New York City, the City he loved and called home for over 45 years. Dick was born on September 1, 1952, in Manchester NH to Nancy Kuzmich Piper and Richard S. Piper.... remainder of obit for Richard Duke Piper
Helen J. Turgeon
Boscawen, NH - Helen J. Turgeon, 93, of Boscawen, NH, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, following a brief illness. Born on October 24, 1931, in Boston, MA, she was the daughter of Nicholas and Angela (Stelianou) Mangianis. He... remainder of obit for Helen J. Turgeon
