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Red Sox’s Jackie Bradley Jr. teaches golf for a day at Candia Woods
Boys and Girls Club of Central and Northern New Hampshire director of operations Bob Carter described him as one of the greatest defensive center fielders of all time and as an electrifying member of the 2018 World Series-winning Boston Red Sox.
Opinion

Opinion: My client Ozzy Osbourne
I like most kinds of music, but heavy metal is another story. So, I took no note of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Diary of a Madman” tour, which began in Germany in November 1981, moved on to the U.K., and arrived in the United States at the beginning of 1982.





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.

Arts & Life

Meet Arianna MacNeill, August Young Professional of the Month: Communicating with purpose, connecting with Concord
Meet Arianna, a 35-year-old communications professional and municipal services executive who proudly calls Concord home. In her role at Unitil, she connects and engages directly with communities throughout the Greater Concord area, bringing a dedication to public service and a love for vibrant downtown living. Whether she's perusing books at Gibson's, enjoying Concord’s dining scene, or connecting with fellow young professionals, Arianna brings passion and purpose to everything she does.




Obituaries

Concord, NH - David William Jordan, Jr., 82, of Concord, New Hampshire, passed away on August 1, 2025. David was born on June 10, 1943 in Yonkers, New York, the son of David William Jordan, Sr. and Helen Hand Jordan. He was raised in P... remainder of obit for David Jordan

Sandra P. (Rudman) Shilansky Webster, NH - Sandra P. (Rudman) Shilansky of Webster, NH, passed away after a long illness on August 12, 2025, at the age of 80. Sandra was the devoted wife of Byron H. Shilansky, and mother of Dr. Mark Shil... remainder of obit for Sandra P. Shilansky

Lancaster, NH - Barbara Underwood, 93, devoted mother, grandmother, and community leader, passed away peacefully on August 9 in Lancaster, New Hampshire. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Barbara grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, gradua... remainder of obit for Barbara Underwood

Bow, NH - Julianne Lundin Rain passed peacefully and surrounded by her family on July 30th 2025. Julianne was born November 12th 1943 in South Berwick, Maine. She was born to Dr. Arvid R. Lundin and Sheila F. Lundin. Julianne was ma... remainder of obit for Julianne Rain