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Love is in the air—and in the heart of downtown Concord! What better place to say “I do” than at the city’s biggest summer celebration? Intown Concord is thrilled to offer one special couple the unforgettable opportunity to tie the knot at the 51st Annual Market Days Festival presented by Xfinity on Friday, June 27, 2025!

By REBECA PEREIRA

In 2023, a coalition of organizations across New England began exploring what it might mean for the region to produce 30% of the food we consume by 2030.

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Police officers in New Hampshire used deadly force nine times last year, with all but one resulting in loss of life. Police shot two more men this year, leaving one dead.

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

The interrogation started right out of the gate.

It now appears there is no expectation of any building aid from the state to partially offset the cost of a new Rundlett Middle School, which would cost approximately $164 million. Previously, School Board deliberations included some level of aid to reduce the total expenditure. With this financial setback, I suggest that the Board pause any further expenditures for the architects until they provide Concord taxpayers with a cheaper alternative for review. It appears the contract with HMFH architects says that “If the District does not receive state funding in the next bi-annual funding cycle (2025-26, 2026-2027), the contract may be paused until such funding is made available for the project.” A pause would allow time for the Board and the people of Concord to explore all possibilities.

Some have compared Trump’s demand for minerals in Ukraine to the odious reparations imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles. There is a fundamental flaw in that argument. Germany in 1919 was a defeated foe. Ukraine in 2025 is a loyal ally who is still in the fight.

I’ve been suspicious of the offers coming from the various Community Power outfits, and now I know why. The Community Power Coalition struggled to meet its mandate of providing power at a cost lower than Eversource. Their rate of 8.9 cents/Kwh was lower than Eversource by 0.03 cents. Applied to a 650 Kwh monthly electric bill, this reduction is 19.5 cents. Not even enough to buy the stamp needed to mail in the payment. That 8.9 cent rate began about the first of 2025, but in early March, the CPC defaulted on their deal and raised the basic rate to 9.7 cents which will prevail through July 2025. So much for lowering power bills. And the rate is not the only thing that went up. The CPC budget line for ‘Salaries and Benefits’ went from $1.4 million in 2024 to $1.7 million for 2025. Someone is making money off this scheme. I’m wondering if the New Hampshire Attorney General’s people need to have a look at CPC.

In 2008 Putin, Russia’s fascist president, replaced his prime minister’s seat with a close ally followed by a term change from 4 to 6 years. In 2020, a constitutional reform allowed Putin to run for president two more times while increasing the power of the president. is this the playbook for the Trump regime? That could happen at a Article V convention, supported by the Heritage Foundation, Project 2025’s primary source. Can you hear the laughter all the way from Putin’s expansive desk? A convention was recently and surreptitiously touted in New Hampshire by Rick Santorum and Rep. Moffett as a pathway to “fiscal responsibility.” They neglect to tell you all of Project 2025/Article V aspirations. An Article V convention would allow Republicans to write amendments without compromise from Independents or Democrats! Project 2025 outlines their plans to dismantle protections within two years. Pages 531 and 532 regard the transfer of federal lands/wilderness, national parks and monuments. Page 557 regards civil rights, including abortion, diversity, a plan to dissolve fair housing and civil rights acts. Other pages promote destroying the endangered species act and the National Environment Policy Act, instituting term limits for the Supreme Court and tax reductions for the wealthiest. The dangers are not just lurking in the far distance but are upon our doors to undermine the constitution, democracy and freedoms every enlisted service-member and veteran has dedicated their life to. New Hampshire citizens become informed, resist and make your voices be heard!

By REBECA PEREIRA

Two weeks into Elsy Cipriani’s new job as executive director of the New Hampshire Food Bank, onboarding has not been easy. 

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

These days, thoughts of Husseen Sanon’s Haitian home no longer bring warmth or nostalgia. His mind is consumed with the unrelenting gang violence, the fear of kidnappings and constant worry for loved ones he left behind.

By FRANCES LIM-LIBERTY and ANAIS OVALLE

Frances Lim-Liberty, MD, of New London is a pediatric endocrinologist. Anais Ovalle, MD, of Lebanon is an infectious disease physician.

By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN

The Concord Board of Education will hold two public hearings next week on its proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year. Here’s what you need to know. 

By RICH DIPENTIMA

Rich DiPentima of Portsmouth has served as Chief of Communicable Disease Epidemiology and Assistant Director of Public Health for the NH Division of Public Health Services (NHDPHS), Deputy Public Health Director for the Manchester Health Department and is a retired NH Air National Guard public health officer.

By RACHEL WACHMAN

After nearly having school finances cut by 9%, Chichester residents ultimately voted to approve the proposed $8 million budget for the 2025-2026 school year.

By RACHEL WACHMAN

As chair of the board of selectmen, Stephen MacCleery’s hopes to retain his seat for another three years. Matthew Stolnis thinks its time for a fresh set of eyes to look at the town budget and the impact of taxes on residents.

By ALEXANDER RAPP

Wilmot has 33 articles in its town warrant this year, but the proposed tax impact increase is lower than in previous years. Two candidates are running for one three-year term on the select board – incumbent Jonathan Schwartz and former member Gary Palumbo.

Leap Between Sci-Fi and Fantasy Worlds in Split Fiction, an All-New Co-op Adventure From Hazelight and EA Originals

By NARAIN BATRA

Narain Batra hosts the podcast America Unbound. He lives in the Upper Valley.

The Concord Public Library and Concord Public Library Foundation are thrilled to announce that “Where You'll Find Me: Risk, Decisions, and the Last Climb of Kate Matrosova” by Ty Gagne is the 2025 selection for Concord Reads, an annual city-wide literary event encouraging community members to read and discuss the same book. This year's title was selected to celebrate a New Hampshire author and to provide both education and an opportunity for reflection on a topic relevant to Granite Staters.

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

Despite a common grumble against rising school costs, next year’s spending plans for districts across Merrimack County show a more modest increase than last year.