Butterfly bench installation and pollinator event to honor memory of Concord woman

07-30-2025 2:55 PM

Natalie Duncan had an infectious passion for conservation and the outdoors.


‘A lot of hope now’: For veterans like Eric Stromvall, life is looking up at new campus in Franklin

07-30-2025 5:16 PM

A few months ago, Eric Stromvall didn’t want to wake up in the morning. The U.S. Navy veteran from Pembroke had been sleeping in his truck, then at a transitional housing facility in Nashua.


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New Hampshire school phone ban could be among strictest in the country
05-25-2025 11:00 AM

When Gov. Kelly Ayotte called on the state legislature to pass a school phone ban in January, the pivotal question wasn’t whether the widely popular policy would pass but how far it would go.

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Franklin Area Children’s Theatre presents “Dear Edwina Jr.”
07-29-2025 10:15 AM

Franklin Area Children’s Theater is proud to announce its summer performance, “Dear Edwina Jr.” Franklin Area Children’s Theater is a day camp focused on helping kids build performance skills, as well as confidence through the arts. Campers bring a full show from script to stage in just two weeks, learning and making friends all along the way. 

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Obit photo for Irene M. Bourbeau Irene M. Bourbeau

Concord, NH - Irene M. Bourbeau, 85, of Concord, NH, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Born on December 8, 1939, in Laconia, NH, she was the youngest of nine children to Maurice and Rosilda Gilbert. The family move... remainder of obit for Irene M. Bourbeau

Obit photo for Nancy Nelson Nancy Nelson

Meredith, NH - Nancy Nelson, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20th. She was born in Concord, NH, on January 15, 1933, and returned to the city to buy a home and raise a family with Dick Hill. Nancy managed a bustling hous... remainder of obit for Nancy Nelson

Obit photo for Beverly J. Vallee Beverly J. Vallee

Boscawen, NH - Beverly J. Vallee, 68, of Boscawen, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Concord Hospital. Born in Manchester, NH, on August 23, 1956, the daughter of James and Lorraine Vallee. Beverly grew up in Hooksett, NH, and li... remainder of obit for Beverly J. Vallee

Obit photo for Margaret Mary Halm Margaret Mary Halm

Franklin, NH - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Mary Halm (Price), who left this world peacefully on July 26th 2025 . Born on May 24, 1936, in Dublin, Ireland. Margaret, known to those that loved her as "... remainder of obit for Margaret Mary Halm

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