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State budget talks continue late into night; no deal yet on Medicaid expansion
The Democratic-led House and Republican-led Senate began making progress last night in negotiations over the state budget, though no resolution had been reached on the critical issue of Medicaid expansion. There was little visible progress for much of the day, and tensions rose late last night. At one point, Sen. Chuck Morse led a brief …
Tires of more than 20 vehicles slashed Wednesday morning
The police are investigating the slashing of tires on at least 21 vehicles along North State Street early yesterday morning. Reports of slashed tires began coming in about 5 a.m. and continued throughout the morning as people left their houses to go to work or elsewhere, said Concord police Lt. Timothy O’Malley. The affected vehicles …
Dead fish at White Park pond had bacterial infection
Dead fish found in the pond at White Park had a bacterial infection, according to a report from the state. Goldfish found floating in the pond last month were infected with a bacteria that’s common in warm and freshwater environments, the state wrote in its report. There is minimal risk to pets and humans. About …
PHOTOS: Pick-your-own Strawberry
The season has started for pick-your-own strawberry patches found at area farms like Rossview Farm in Concord which claims to have over 6 acres to pick from. …
Blues Traveler, known for its quirky ’90s hits, to play Cap Center
It’s hard to believe the band Blues Traveler has been around for a quarter of a century. It seems like just yesterday fans feverishly played “Hook” over and over asking, “Did he really just say Anne Boleyn?” Or singing at the top of their lungs: “I like coffee and I like tea,” when “Run-around” made …

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A title, and legacies, on the line for Heat, Spurs

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NHL general managers endorse rules changes

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NBA Finals Game 6 draws 20.6 million viewers

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Body found near Patriot Hernandez's home was homicide victim

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Jennings, Hellickson help Rays top Red Sox, 6-2

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Fisher Cats see lead melt away in 5-2 loss to Altoona

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Ramirez quits Taiwan baseball after 49 games

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Man sentenced for assaulting infant after prosecutor notes mistakes in charges

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Editorial: Music, art, food: Yes, stuff happens in Concord

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Editorial: Of course there was a dust-up at the Anti-gun violence/pro-gun rights rally

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Outlawing abortions at 20 weeks will lead to a total ban

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Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits 49th state

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My Turn: Voucher ruling an attack on low-income families

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Tires of more than 20 vehicles slashed Wednesday morning

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Man arrested at gun rally hit with Taser, police confirm

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Arguments heard in lawsuit against Concord over truck travel on back roads

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State employees react to first-ever insurance deductible proposal

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State budget talks continue late into night; no deal yet on Medicaid expansion

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Man backing boat into water sinks truck, trailer in Nashua

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Redevelopment of I-93 rest areas in Hooksett gets green light from Executive Council

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Man who plotted murder from inside jail sentenced to at least 7 years

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PHOTOS: Pick-your-own Strawberry

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The Insiders: Everyone makes mistakes - and some of them are art!

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Executive Council confirms Jim Craig as new N.H. labor commissioner

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Adjuncts file complaint against Community College System

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Ralph Demicco (middle), of Candia, argues with a gun regulation advocate during a gun control rally supported by Mayors Against Illegal Guns in Concord on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. (TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff)
Michelle Tanguay, right, teaches a class in her new space at Infinite Health in Boscawen on Monday afternoon, June 17, 2013. Tanguay is recovering from ovarian cancer and growing her fitness business in Boscawen. (ANDREA MORALES / Monitor staff)
Riders gather for the mandatory meeting at the last day of racing on June 16, 2013 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway. ANDREA MORALES / Monitor staff Purchase photo reprints at PhotoExtra »
Matt Shay, owner of Audiowerks from Tewksbury, Mass., poses for a portrait on a customized 2013 Harley Davidson Road Glide. (TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff)
From left: Concord High School students Nolan Carew, Alicia Sanders-Zakre, Ashwin Raghurajan, Thatcher Eills and Tobias Eckers talk before the school's commencement ceremony for the Class of 2013 in Concord on Saturday, June 15, 2013. TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff Purchase photo reprints at PhotoExtra »

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State employees react to first-ever insurance deductible proposal

State employees said yesterday they did not support a proposal that would give them pay raises for the first time in 4½ years because the proposal would also, … 0

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Chicago Blackhawks center Dave Bolland (36) rides down Boston Bruins right wing Nathan Horton (18) during the first period in Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Blackhawks beat Bruins 6-5 in OT, tie series 2-2

BOSTON – Brent Seabrook’s goal 9:51 into overtime lifted the Chicago Blackhawks to a wild 6-5 victory over the Boston Bruins last night and tied the Stanley Cup finals through … 0

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Editorial: Of course there was a dust-up at the Anti-gun violence/pro-gun rights rally

What did Jack Kimball think would happen? Kimball, a former gubernatorial candidate and chairman of the state Republican Party, was one of the organizers of a counter-rally at … 0

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From left, Nicole Vernon and her husband Jeremiah, dance with friends Ben Leoni and Jon Duchette, while Jennifer Bundy, dances with a hula hoop during the Assembly of Dust performance at the Granite State Music Festival. The two-day festival took place Saturday and Sunday at Concord's Kiwanis Park.

(John Tully/ Monitor Staff)

Need some tips on enjoying this weekend’s Granite State Music Festival? We’ve got them!

Unless you’re a giant stick in the mud, you’re pretty much guaranteed to have fun at the Granite State Music Festival. With a jam-packed line-up of music, plus food, beer … 0

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Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits 49th state

A heat wave hitting Alaska may not rival the blazing heat of Phoenix or Las Vegas, but to residents of the 49th state, the days of hot weather … 0

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John S. Aimes
(Roswell, GA)
William P. O'Shea
(Madbury, NH)

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