Track & field: Distance runners lead Hopkinton to D-III title defense
Track & field: Coe-Brown boys, girls finish as D-II runner-up
‘A community endeavor’: N.H. touts local politics as source of trust in elections
Ex-CEO of New Hampshire drug treatment centers charged in scheme to vandalize journalists’ homes
Why did 11,650 amphibians cross the road? To get to the other side safely!
Attorney General warns: Quit-claim deed fraud can take your house from under you
Northern Lights are a headache, and maybe even a danger, for amateur radio operators
Pierce Manse reopens for the season
Finalizing the budget: What to look for in the State House this week
‘Our hearts never forget’: Marguerite Moffet wants recognition for the sacrifices of NH veterans
Marguerite Moffett visits the New Hampshire State Veteran’s Cemetery often to see her son’s gravestone and memorial.
Granite Geek: Turtle Rescue wonders if you’re as tough as a turtle. (Answer: No.)
Next time you have to sit through some guy’s boring litany about how tough he is, here’s a good way to end the blather: “Dude, you think you’re resilient, but you’re no turtle.”
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The Monitor’s guide to the New Hampshire legislature
One year after UNH protest, new police body camera footage casts doubt on assault charges against students
‘It’s always there’: 50 years after Vietnam War’s end, a Concord veteran recalls his work to honor those who fought
‘We honor your death’ – Arranging services for those who die while homeless in Concord
Sports
High schools: Final results from the regular season, tennis tourney action
Merrimack Valley 11, Pembroke 0
Track & field: Goulas wins all 3 jumping events, Saysaw sets two records to lead Concord girls to first D-I title since 1988
Girls’ lacrosse: Coe-Brown secures playoff spot with 12-10 win over Pelham
Baseball: Bow secures top-four seed with win over Kingswood
High schools: Concord boys’ lax secures tourney spot with victory, Kearsarge and Brady tennis advance to semis, more results from ThursdayOpinion
Opinion: Our leaders’ puzzling decision to eliminate the State Council on the Arts
Sal Prizio is the executive director of the Capitol Center for the Arts.
Opinion: How dark can it get?
Opinion: Unfair taxes, unfair schools: The New Hampshire way
Opinion: In the fight to stop sexual violence, can polio hold the solutions?
Opinion: Where are the permanent solutions for a more stable budget?
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Politics
New Hampshire school phone ban could be among strictest in the country
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.
Concord became a Housing Champion. Now, state lawmakers could eliminate the funding.
‘A wild accusation’: House votes to nix Child Advocate after Rep. suggests legislative interference 
Sununu decides he won’t run for Senate despite praise from Trump
Town elections offer preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwidee-Edition
Arts & Life
Vintage Views: The Liars Club
When we are young and innocent our thoughts are pure. We are full of honesty and simply have not formed an opinion regarding what might be right or what might be wrong. When a young child is questioned and fears there might be adverse consequences for an action the child will naturally respond in a manner that will allow them to not receive punishment.
Two Villages Art Society begins summer members show
Artist Spotlight: Brittany Batchelder
Young Professional of the Month Katie Duncan shares about creativity, community, connection
Tiny Tapestry sale at Red River Theaters raising money for Concord Coalition to End HomelessnessObituaries
John C. Sweeney
Concord, NH - John C. Sweeney, 91, of Concord NH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31st, 2025. John was born in Concord on February 5th, 1934, to Clarence and Luella (Palmer) Sweeney. He was a proud Marine, a great athlete, and a... remainder of obit for John C. Sweeney
Jacqueline Edes
Dover, NH - Jacqueline "Jackie" Rae Edes, previously of Concord, NH, died peacefully in Dover, N.H. on May 4, 2025 after a heroic battle with a lengthy illness. She leaves her son Matthew, daughter-in-law Carolyn, grandchildren Viol... remainder of obit for Jacqueline Edes
Paul Joseph Byers Jr.
Tilton, NH - Paul Joseph Byers Jr., aged 52, of Tilton NH, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Concord Hospital. Born on June 17, 1972, in Methuen Massachusetts. Paul is remembered as a brilliant mind with ... remainder of obit for Paul Joseph Byers Jr.
Lyman Cousens
Boscawen, NH - A Celebration of Life for Lyman Abbott Cousens III, 87, of Boscawen, who passed away on April 24, will be held at Winthrop Carter House, 215 King Street, Boscawen, NH, Tuesday, June 10 at 2:00 PM. Reception to follow. ... remainder of obit for Lyman Cousens
