
Summer camp offers support and adventure for children being raised by grandparents: ‘These kids got to be kids’
Connor knew what he needed to say as he stood on the porch of the boys’ cabin and watched Brian Lobao cross a gully of woodchips in his direction.

‘Best day of the year’: Canterbury celebrates 67th annual country fair
The last Saturday of July always draws a crowd in Canterbury.
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Weare Post 65 ends memorable baseball season in opening rounds of American Legion state tournament
NASHUA — It’s been a memorable season for the baseball community in Weare and Henniker.


Opinion

Opinion: Trumpism in a dying democracy





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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.

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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.

Arts & Life

Franklin Area Children’s Theatre presents “Dear Edwina Jr.”
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.




Obituaries

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

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

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

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