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Arrest made following incident at State Street Laundromat in Concord
Wilmot approves town budget and focuses on having options in the future
Ex-Celtic Enes Kanter Freedom speaks in NH on human rights advocacy
Pats Peak to replace Hurricane Triple with a quad chair
Concord schools undertake equity audit with DEIJ director vacancy
Basketball: Pembroke’s Berkeley, Franklin’s Kaplan win Player of the Year; All-State teams announced
“We don’t have to compromise”: House Republicans vote to roll back bail reforms, with Gov. Ayotte leading the charge
Inside EFAs: How New Hampshire’s school choice program ignited an internal feud within the state’s homeschooling community
Inside EFAs is a Monitor series about New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account program. Check out the other stories in the series here.
Concord School Budget hearings on deck: here’s what you need to know
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.
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CJ Girard: Passionate father, fierce firefighter, genuine friend
Concord Shaw’s supermarket in Fort Eddy Plaza to close
‘Look at tightening our town belt’: Warner fends off budget cuts and a tax cap amid rising taxes
Frank Edelblut to depart as education commissioner; Ayotte launches search for replacement
In another anti-Trump rally, N.H. protesters object to cuts to veterans’ services
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More New Hampshire law enforcement departments partner with federal immigration agencies
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Sports
Boys’ hockey: Concord dominates D-I semifinal, defeats the Hanover, 3-1
MANCHESTER – Two goals from senior forward Rowan Arndt and a nearly impeccable game from freshman goalie Carter Heise kept the Tide rolling and Concord will return to the Division I boys’ hockey championship after beating the Hanover Bears, 3-1, at JFK Coliseum on Wednesday afternoon.
Boys’ hockey: Belmont-Gilford upsets Berlin-Gorham to reach 3rd final in 4 years
Girls’ hockey: Concord loses to perennial powerhouse Hanover in semifinals
Girls’ hockey: Brinity-Bow falls in semifinals to top-seeded Oyster River-Portsmouth
Boys’ basketball: Pembroke takes down 2-time defending champs Pelham in D-II semifinalOpinion
Opinion: The special education gimmick in NH school voucher rules
Gerald M. Zelin, a resident of Portsmouth, N.H., has practiced education law for nearly 50 years. He is a shareholder with the law firm of Drummond Woodsum, which represents many school districts in both New Hampshire and Maine. The opinions expressed in this piece are not necessarily Drummond Woodsum’s.
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
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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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Arts & Life
Franklin Opera House presents annual murder mystery dessert show on Pi Day
Franklin Opera House, in cooperation with Franklin Footlight Theatre Co., is proud to present its annual murder mystery dessert show, “Murder at the Pie Auction.” Now in its 11th year, this collaboration between Franklin Opera House and Franklin Footlight Theatre Co. is loads of laughs and tons of fun. Characters and camaraderie join forces to benefit Franklin Opera House.
Yoga with shelter pets offers fun connections with four-legged friends
Alton Brown, culinary wiz and TV personality, coming to Concord on farewell tour
The Concord Public Library announces Concord Reads 2025 selection
‘Cozy and Chaos’: Inside the art scene at Brothers’ Cortado and its newest installation, ‘We Are Always Saying Goodbye’Obituaries
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
Susan Parenteau
Tilton, NH - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan Parenteau, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11th, 2025, at the age of 69 at Mountain Ridge Center in Franklin following a period of declining health ... remainder of obit for Susan Parenteau
