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By RICHARD E. JOHNSON

Richard E. Johnson, MD, lives in Dunbarton. We are once again in the political arena, using preborn humans to generate votes for a particular political agenda. We do this because we have devalued those lives to the point of barter without much thought...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Dunbarton will soon honor Scipio Page, a Black veteran who served in both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War, with a Heritage Trail marker, recognizing a man whose contributions have remained largely untold for centuries.Scipio Page...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

A woman who hitched a ride on an ATV in Dunbarton was injured in a crash on Tuesday caused by an allegedly intoxicated driver, but details surrounding the incident remain unclear.Tara Gardner, 46 of Weare, had walked to Heavens Gas Station at the...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Kathryn Layne never anticipated that her move from Iowa to Goffstown 12 years ago would lead to her role in land conservation. But now, she has donated 137 acres of her property on 79 Stark Highway North, near the center of Dunbarton, for a...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Next week, Page’s Corner in Dunbarton, an intersection known for its accident-prone history, will be converted to an all-way stop configuration to improve driver safety.The intersection, where traffic from Goffstown, Hopkinton and Weare converges into...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

You wouldn’t expect a gas station to spark fond feelings, but Heavens Gas, an unmanned gas station in Dunbarton, has become indispensable to locals.“I love this gas station! I love it because there is nobody here,” Nancy Fraize said as she filled up...

The following list was created from entries from community members who submit content for our weekly Talk of the Towns. Please check your town website for updated information, or if your town is not listed.Allenstown; May 27; Memorial Day Mass; St....

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Manchester Police have confirmed that a fatal motorcycle accident Friday evening resulted in the death of two Dunbarton residents. Brandon Grant, 34, the motorcycle’s driver and Jamie Van De Car, 38 the passenger, both from Dunbarton died after a...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Every spring morning, as the first rays of sunlight dance across Dunbarton, Donna Dunn is treated to a vibrant sea of yellow daffodils unfurling before her eyes.It’s a sight that fills her heart with indescribable joy, a gift that few are fortunate...

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

Power was expected to be restored by Tuesday evening to the remaining customers in the Concord area who had remained in the dark for nearly three days following a Saturday snow and ice storm.Dozens of broken utility poles led to delays in restoring...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Keeping costs at a bare minimum was the general theme at Dunbarton’s town meeting.“Kudos to the various department heads and the select board for working diligently to keep an eye on the budget with level services with minimum increases,” said Michael...

By JONATHAN VAN FLEET

Unlike other school districts around the state that are losing enrollment, Dunbarton is adding students.“This is a growing community and in many ways, a sought-after community,” Superintendent Marcy Kelley said at Saturday’s school district annual...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The tax impact of this year’s operating budget in Dunbarton will be minimal thanks to the fund balance surplus that will offset the costs.The proposed operating budget for the town is $3.31 million, up slightly over the previous year’s $3.28 million....

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

If you’re expecting your town meeting to drag on for hours this year, consider the situation in Dunbarton, where the school warrant only has just two articles to decide.The proposed operating budget for the school district is $10.22 million, up 6.48%...

By JONATHAN VAN FLEET

The historic Stark Mansion that was once owned by Caleb Stark, the son of Revolutionary War General John Stark, caught fire in Dunbarton Thursday night.Fire crews from around the area responded to the home on Mansion Road around 6:30 p.m. and shuttled...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

For Dunbarton residents, the town has achieved a minimal 1.15% increase in its operating budget by utilizing surplus fund balances to support a portion of operational costs, effectively easing the burden on taxpayers.Selectman David Nault credits the...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Officials from both Dunbarton and the state are pushing for safety improvements at Page’s Corner intersection, but it could be almost a decade before construction gets started.The project, which could include a roundabout, has been incorporated into...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

As rising energy costs and environmental concerns continue to gain attention, energy committees in many towns are pushing for residents to shift towards renewable technology and eco-friendly homes.The NH Home Energy Expo, an annual event typically...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

With an umbrella in hand, Marcy Kelley welcomed students as parents dropped their children off in the parking lot of Bow Elementary School.After the first bell rang, she walked the halls of the building greeting staff and checked in on classrooms to...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Dunbarton’s Town Office is undergoing a much-needed roof restoration as workers started peeling the old shingles off the roof this week. While the multi-day restoration project is underway, the town office was closed on Wednesday and Thursday,...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Eleana Colby, a newly elected Bow select board member and parent of five children, left a community listening session on possible changes to the state’s minimum standards for education last week feeling disappointed as it fell short of expectations.“I...