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Creating a welcoming space for New American and refugee youth to share their lived experiences, both good and bad, is the first step in finding a sense of belonging in the Concord community.On Saturday morning, dozens of kids and adults in the...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

More than 20 disappointed Concord residents emptied out of City Council Chambers on Wednesday night when a public hearing to reconsider the city’s approval of a new casino off Loudon Road was postponed.The question at hand was whether a casino and...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

With just two days left to file to run in the upcoming Concord election, the city has a contested race for mayor.Former school board member Kate West and newcomer George Jack filed to run against current At-Large City Councilor Byron Champlin to...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

A 12-hour search for a missing Concord man ended in tragedy when his body was pulled from the Merrimack River on Thursday morning. The man, whose name is being held while next of kin are notified, was first reported missing to the Concord Police...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

An arborist cutting branches along a town road in Canterbury was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon when the bucket arm carrying him failed, sending him plummeting to the ground. The victim, a 31-year-old man, was trimming trees over the power...

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City councilors will review several recommendations on Monday made by the Parking Committee to amend the Code of Ordinances in various areas throughout the city to allow for additional handicap parking and less restricted parking.If approved by the...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

The first day of filing for Concord municipal elections saw eight candidates enter races to run for City Council and Byron Champlin entering the race to replace outgoing Mayor Jim Bouley.Incumbents Brent Todd (Ward 1), Karen McNamara (Ward 4), Keith...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Three Concord men are being held without bail at the Merrimack County House of Corrections after they were arrested Thursday in connection with an assault on Depot Street in August.Concord police responded to the area of Depot Street around 1 a.m. on...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

A dilapidated building alongside I-93 that was once responsible for controlling several railroad tracks throughout Concord during the mid-1900s was given a reprieve from demolition. Though the roof is caving in, beams are falling down, windows are...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Water jugs were carted through the front door of the Concord High School on Tuesday and positioned throughout the five-story brick building as indoor temperatures reached above 80 degrees. With limited air conditioning or climate control in some of...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

State Rep. Laurie Sanborn resigned Friday from her position as chair of a state gambling commission one day after state officials said her husband Andy Sanborn defrauded taxpayers by illegally obtaining and spending COVID relief money.House Speaker...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

A house on North State Street caught fire Saturday night for the second time in three years. Concord fire officials were called to the home around 10:50 p.m. for reports of black smoke and flames coming from the side of the single-family home, said...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Public filing for school board and city council positions begins Friday with some open seats due to the exit of several prominent elected officials, including Concord Mayor Jim Bouley.The filing period will be open until Monday, September 18. Though...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Franklin business owner Miriam Kovacs is suing city officials, including Mayor Jo Brown and Police Chief David Goldstein, accusing them of violating her civil rights when they failed to protect her from hate crimes and retaliating against her when she...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Most water faucets that showed higher-than-allowed lead levels in the Concord School District earlier this year remained shut off on the first day of classes Wednesday.Of nearly 1,000 samples taken, 26% of faucets and sinks tested district-wide came...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

Byron Champlin has lived in Concord for 40 years and says he has watched as his beloved home transformed from a “city in a coma” to a city on the rise.His grandchildren are entering the Concord School District, the kids he coached in recreation youth...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

City councilors will consider spending $700,000 to extend the Merrimack River Greenway Trail on city-owned land south toward Terrill Park. “Building this section of the trail will allow residents and tourists alike unique views of Concord and the...

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Alleged double murderer Logan Clegg was back in court on Tuesday six weeks ahead of his scheduled trial as defense attorneys tried to to block the state from conducting additional DNA testing. Clegg, 27, was charged in October with four counts of...

By JAMIE L. COSTA

A Henniker woman charged with theft and insurance fraud could face prison time if she’s found guilty. In July, a grand jury returned indictments charging Bridget Watson, 48, with theft and two felony counts of Medicaid fraud, according to the Attorney...

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The unit of investigators tasked with protecting older adults in the state will double their resources this year after seeing a 71% increase in referrals in half a decade.Instead of relying on one prosecutor, one program specialist and one...