Opinion: On climate, stupid is in charge
‘Entire paradigm has to shift’: Majority of parents express support for phone ban, but predict rocky rollout
John Herbert, longtime Salisbury moderator and selectman, dies at 82
Motorcyclist being evaluated at Concord Hospital after crash with mail truck
Mullet madness: Young man who died in motorcycle accident remembered at local fundraiser
As the third contestant walked onstage at Concord’s first-ever Mullet Extravaganza, Eric Daniels had a tear in his eye. He was thinking about his grandson.
‘A celebration of summer’: Wine on Main hosts outdoor party
Bicentennial Square came alive on Monday afternoon with Wine on Main’s third annual Day of Celebration ahead of The Dave Matthews Band’s performance in Gilford.
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Sudden pile of trash near Exit 13 on Manchester Street in Concord considered ‘illegal dumping’
With Steeplegate still held up in court, city privately debates public investment
Merrimack Valley schools to consider eliminating most Penacook bus routes
Blueberries, honey, flowers and more: Dunbarton gets a new farmers’ market
OSHA investigates Pittsfield partial building collapse
Traffic declined at Manchester Airport last year, making it the only major airport in New England that failed to grow
Editors Picks
A Webster property was sold for unpaid taxes in 2021. Now, the former owner wants his money back
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City prepares to clear, clean longstanding encampments in Healy Park
Concord area population growth in line with state as a whole from 2020 to 2024
Sports
Athlete of the Week: Michael Heine, Merrimack Valley High School
Michael Heine was a standout football and lacrosse player for Merrimack Valley High School, with his biggest impact coming on the gridiron as a tight end and defensive end.
Concord National LL Softball to play in second game of NE Regional on Tuesday after loss to Guilford, Connecticut
Bow Brook Tennis Club hosts men’s A and B tournaments
Concord National LL Softball wins State Championship and moves on to Little League Regional Tournament
Josiah Hakala of Beaver Meadow wins State Amateur golf championshipOpinion
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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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.
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
League of NH Craftsmen 92nd annual fair coming to Newbury
The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen will hold its 92nd annual Craftsmen’s Fair from Saturday, August 2 to Sunday, August 10. The fair will take place at Mount Sunapee in Newbury.
Community Players of Concord celebrate 97th season, prepare for 98th
Henniker Blues, Brews & BBQ Fest returns for fourth year
Artist Spotlight: Holly Emrick
Concert on the lawn coming to Pierce Manse
Obituaries
Curtis Avery
Concord, NH - Curtis "Curt" Avery passed away tragically in a motor vehicle accident on July 13, 2025. Born on February 5, 1956, to Antoinette E. Griffin and Robert S. Avery, Curt, or "Curly" as many knew him, grew up in Concord and spe... remainder of obit for Curtis Avery
Laurence Wheeler Lougee Jr.
Durham, NH - Laurence Wheeler Lougee, Jr., age 76, formerly of New Hampton NH and St. Helena Island, SC, died peacefully at RiverWoods Durham (NH) on Wednesday, June 17, 2025, from complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). ... remainder of obit for Laurence Wheeler Lougee Jr.
Earl Plant
Boscawen, NH - Earl Leander Plant, 95, passed away June 18, 2025. Earl was born in Boston, MA to Harry and Marion (Webb) Plant on November 14, 1929. While living in Belchertown, MA he graduated from a local trade school. Earl marri... remainder of obit for Earl Plant
Thomas G. Ferris
Concord, NH - Thomas George Ferris, 70, of Concord, NH, known to everyone who knew and loved him as Tommy, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2025. Thomas was born in Stoneham, MA, on May 31, 1955, to William and Andrea (Richardso... remainder of obit for Thomas G. Ferris
