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Concord fights stubborn brush fire along bank of Merrimack River
The Concord Fire Department spent Wednesday morning fighting a stubborn brush fire burning on a steep bank between the Merrimack River and the rail line just south of Sewalls Falls Road.“We think it had been smoldering for a couple of days,” said...
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New Hampshire residents weigh compassion and caution in medical aid in dying bill
Phillip Kaneb, sporting a vibrant blue shirt with a sticker boldly stating “no suicide,” strolled around the State House’s hallways on Wednesday, pausing intermittently to admire the paintings hanging on the walls, his infectious smile bringing joy to...
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Sports
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High schools: Bow’s Kelly lifts Falcon softball to victory in walk-off, more Monday results, plus Saturday’s track meets
SoftballBow 5, Campbell 4Key players: Bow – Maddy Oppold (2-for-4), Ella Roos (3-for-4), Taylor Ouellette (2-for-4, 2 RBI), Emma Kelly (1-for-4, walk-off single), Lilly Wright (1-for-3, 2-run HR), Caly Poitras (4 IP, 7 H, 1 BB), Taylor Ouellette (3...
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Opinion
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Opinion: NH youth’s effort for a more robust climate curriculum
Elisabeth Bialosky, Youth Campaign Organizer/350NH. Rep. Wendy Thomas, Town of Merrimack. The kids are angry. And they have every right to be.Last summer students and youth advocates concerned about climate change had an idea: “Could we work on a...
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Politics
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Charities will not have to pay rent to casinos under new law
Deb Leahy can finally breathe easy, freed from the fluctuating rental fees each time her organization partners with a New Hampshire casino for donations.Thanks to a new law, casinos are now prohibited from imposing rent charges on charities for...
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Arts & Life
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Community Players of Concord present newest adaptation of Pride and Prejudice
“Not Your Grandmother’s Jane Austen…”Bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely, this Pride and Prejudice for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life.The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to...
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Obituaries
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Manchester, NH - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Dennis Michael Schwab. He passed away on April 6th, 2024, after a period of failing health. He was 51 years old. With great dignity, Michael was very thankful to b... remainder of obit for Dennis Michael Schwab
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Lyman, ME - Jay T. Sweeney, 64, of Lyman Maine, Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born in Concord, NH on October 13, 1959, son of John and Donna Cozzi, Sweeney. He graduated from Concord High school, Class ... remainder of obit for Jay T. Sweeney
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Patrick J. "Packin' Pat" Lane Concord , NH - Patrick Joseph Lane of Concord NH passed away suddenly in his home on April 8th. He was born in Seattle Washington October 8,1959. The son of Leo T. Lane and Blanche (Renshaw) Lane, the third... remainder of obit for Patrick J. Pat" Lane
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Lisa Marie (Jameson) Cheney Boscawen, NH - Lisa Marie (Jameson) Cheney, 56 of Boscawen NH, passed away peacefully April 17, 2024 at Granite VNA Hospice House with family by her side. Born in Concord, NH on April 20, 1967, Lisa was the da... remainder of obit for Lisa Marie Cheney