‘Part of history’: At 101, WWII veteran Floyd Severance remains a staple of his community

06-17-2025 4:00 PM

Except for his baseball hat displaying the words “It took me 101 years to look this good,” Floyd Severance hides his age well.


Webster seized and sold his house for back taxes. Now the town has agreed to pay him $38,000

06-17-2025 4:47 PM

When Michael Durgin got the call on Tuesday morning, he thought it was bad news.


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Sports


Track & field: Hopkinton’s Lane wins New England title in 3,200 meters, Concord’s Saysaw runs state record times in 100 and 200
06-16-2025 1:03 AM

Already a division champion, state champion and team champion, Hopkinton sophomore Maddy Lane added some more hardware to her collection by winning the 3,200 meters crown at New Englands on Saturday. 

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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.

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Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.

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Politics


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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High Range coming to Henniker Concert Series
06-13-2025 9:00 AM

High Range, a high-energy roots/folk/bluegrass group with a long list of superlative reviews from national publications as well as raves from local attendees, returns to Henniker to perform at the Angela Robinson Bandstand in Henniker, Tuesday evening, June 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Obituaries

Obit photo for Russell C. Rivard Russell C. Rivard

Hill, NH - With profound sadness we announce the passing away of Russell C. Rivard , 71 on May 7, 2025 with his wife Derelyn by his side. He was a resident of Hill, NH for over 30 years and Quincy, MA. Russell was born, raised, and... remainder of obit for Russell C. Rivard

Obit photo for Larry C. Owsowitz Larry C. Owsowitz

Concord, NH - Larry C. Owsowitz died at hospice house in Concord on Tuesday, June 10 after a long battle with glioblastoma. Larry was born in Moses Lake, Washington on February 14, 1957. As an Air Force brat, Larry grew up moving from b... remainder of obit for Larry C. Owsowitz

Obit photo for Malcolm A.R. Stewart Jr. Malcolm A.R. Stewart Jr.

Malcolm A.R. Stewart, Jr. Concord, NH - Malcolm A.R. Stewart, Jr., 86, of Concord, NH died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Concord Hospital, in Concord, NH. Malcolm was born on July 15, 1938, in Laconia, NH, the son of the late Malcolm A.... remainder of obit for Malcolm A.R. Stewart Jr.

Obit photo for Robert J. Cassavaugh Robert J. Cassavaugh

Robert J. "Bob" Cassavaugh Penacook, NH - Robert J. "Bob" Cassavaugh, 96, of Penacook, passed away on June 6, 2025, at the Merrimack County Nursing Home, surrounded by family. He was born in Concord, NH on April 6, 1929, as the only chil... remainder of obit for Robert J. Cassavaugh

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