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Holocaust survivor Irene Butter poses for a portrait in The Centennial Hotel in Concord on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Butter spoke to students at Concord High School about her family's experiences in the Holocaust. TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff

Holocaust survivor shares story, encourages Concord High students to fight for justice

Thursday, May 23, 2013

When Irene Butter came to America in 1945, family and friends told her to start a new life and to never speak about her past. For the next 30 years, Butter, a Holocaust survivor, listened to that advice. She kept inside vivid memories of a train that arrived at a transit camp every Saturday afternoon to take hundreds of Jews … 0

Greg Husband, of Franklin, N.H., the coach of the New Hampshire team, is seen during a practice session for the Shrine Bowl 2009 at the Kimball Union Academy football field in Meriden, N.H., on Friday, July 24, 2009. Valley News - Jakob M. Berr

Franklin School Board rejects offer to review DVD showing post-game altercation

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

As expected, the Franklin School Board rejected a request late Monday night to view a DVD that supporters of the fired high school football coach said would have cleared his name and, they hoped, led to his reinstatement. Charles Carey, the father of a player on the team, was one of at least … 0

Greg Husband, of Franklin, N.H., the coach of the New Hampshire team, is seen during a practice session for the Shrine Bowl 2009 at the Kimball Union Academy football field in Meriden, N.H., on Friday, July 24, 2009. Valley News - Jakob M. Berr

Video of post-game altercation was planned for Franklin School Board meeting

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

The father of a member of Franklin High School’s football team had hoped to show a DVD at last night’s school board meeting that he said would prove that a post-game incident of unsportsmanlike conduct by Franklin after its win in the state championship game had been overblown by the state’s governing body … 4

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More than 2,500 students from 64 high schools attended the New Hampshire Scholars program graduation at the State House Plaza in downtown Concord; Wednesday, May 22, 2013. TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff PHOTOS: New Hampshire Scholars Graduation
From left: Sybil Dupuis, House Speaker Terie Norelli, Gov. Maggie Hassan and David Berry cut a New Hampshire-shaped cake at the "New Hampshire Presidential Primary 100th Anniversary" celebration in the State House in Concord; Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Dupuis is the great-granddaughter of Stephen Bullock, author and sponsor of House Bill 430, which created New Hampshire's first official presidential primary. "This is one of the biggest honors of my life," Dupuis, who resides in Wells, Maine, said about being asked to speak at the celebration. (TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff) PHOTO: New Hampshire primary at 100
A place setting announces Kentucky senator Rand Paul and GOP Chairman Reince Priebus as speakers for a fund-raising dinner for the New Hampshire Republican Party at the Grappone Center in Concord; Monday, May 20, 2013. ALEXANDER COHN / Monitor staff In Concord, Rand Paul raises cash for N.H. GOP and stokes 2016 speculation
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Bow School Board delays language program for early grades

Sunday, May 19, 2013

After granting preliminary approval in December, the Bow School Board has decided it wants more time for administrators to develop a district-wide foreign language program that would include the elementary grades, rather than start it next fall. The board voted, 3-2, last week against a proposal from Superintendent … 0

Kira Zannoni, of Winchester, Massachusetts, shares a moment with her mother, Mary Boissonneault, of Pelham, after the graduation ceremony at New England College, where she finished her undergrad degree in fine arts. The ceremony was held at the Henniker campus on Saturday, May 18, 2013. (JOHN TULLY / Monitor Staff)

Kelly Ayotte speaks to New England College graduates

Sunday, May 19, 2013

At Sen. Kelly Ayotte’s own college graduation, she wouldn’t have believed she would someday hold public office. “But I’m living proof that life surprises you,” she told New England College graduates yesterday. Ayotte was the keynote speaker at … 38

Graduates walk out of the University of New Hampshire School of Law building and towards their commencement on May 18, 2013 at White Park in Concord. (ANDREA MORALES / Monitor staff)

Bush v. Gore lawyers send off UNH law school’s 2013 graduates

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Graduates from University of New Hampshire School of Law won’t cure diseases or rid the world of poverty, said commencement speaker, famed lawyer David Boies. But what they will do can be just as extraordinary. “You are probably … 1

Travis LaCouter, a senior at the College of the Holy Cross, has been selected to deliver the class of 2013 valedictory address at the College’s Commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 24.

5 Questions: Local student to address Holy Cross senior class

Sunday, May 19, 2013

Travis LaCouter – smooth, articulate, confident, has lots of experience at public speaking, with various presentations to the academic world under his belt after four years at College of Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. On Friday, though, the … 0

English language proposal has French up in arms

Saturday, May 18, 2013

There was a time, not so long ago, when anyone with a proper education spoke French. Diplomacy and business were conducted in French. Knowledge was spread in French. Travelers made their way in French and, of course, lovers traded sweet nothings in French. Viewed from France, the trouble … 0

Lizarda Urena has prayed on the steps of Concord High School nearly everyday since February. A mom of two students at Concord High School, she arrives at the school around 7-7:15 a.m. each morning to pray for the school's protection. (JOHN TULLY / Monitor staff)

Concord High mom prays outside school for peace each day

Saturday, May 18, 2013

In an all-white outfit with a cross necklace bearing the word “Jesus,” Lizarda Urena stands atop the steps outside Concord High School for 15 minutes every morning, arms outstretched and reciting verses from the Bible, which she holds … 1

Students, faculty, friends and family lined each side as graduates walked in to a tent before the start of the 63rd graduation ceremony at NHTI held on Friday afternoon, May 17, 2013. (JOHN TULLY / Monitor staff)

Strong relationships, persistence keys to success for NTHI graduates

Friday, May 17, 2013

On many evenings for the past two years, Shannon Marquis has sat at a dining room table covered in nursing books while her four children run around it. When school was in session, she spent about 20 hours … 1

Penacook resident chosen as elementary school’s new principal

Friday, May 17, 2013

Penacook resident Chris Foley is looking forward to building relationships with staff, parents and the community when he takes over as principal of Penacook Elementary School on July 1. “I hope to meet with many people this summer to share with me what they’re most proud of; It’s … 0

Education department looking at shift to competency-based student evaulations

Friday, May 17, 2013

The state Board of Education is moving toward competency-based education rather than credit-based, with the goal of more clearly defining what students must know to graduate. “It’s the right work,” said Concord Superintendent Chris Rath. “I think the clearer we can be with kids about what it is … 1

Twelve projects receive grant money from Concord Trust for the Enhancement of Public Education

Monday, May 13, 2013

Next year, students at Rundlett Middle School will be able to open library books and hear a recorded review from one of their peers. Or, they can record their own review of their favorite book to share with classmates. It’s “just another way that I’m trying to get … 1

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