Opinion: The evils of for-profit healthcare
Indoor track previews: Coe-Brown boys retool after back-to-back D-II titles
Charities in New Hampshire may see caps on donations from casinos as lawmakers propose new gaming bills
On the trail: GOP ‘comfortable’ with NH holding first primary
Opinion: How do Christians handle conflict?
Pembroke school board weighs budget decisions in light of last year’s cuts
‘Jacks of all trades’: A look inside the Allenstown Fire Department
When Taylor Belsito joined the Allenstown Fire Department department two years ago as a part-time firefighter, she knew no one in town. In a short time, the department has become her new family.“I go home and I’m still talking to these guys 24/7,” she...
Why do so many students leave New Hampshire to go to college?
Merrimack Valley High School senior Keighen Duppong knows attending the University of New Hampshire would likely cost thousands of dollars less per year than most of the schools on his college list.Duppong, who plans to study applied physics, has sent...
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Pittsfield school superintendent Bryan Lane resigns suddenly
Old diner travels to new home in downtown Concord as part of Arts Alley
Boys’ basketball previews: Saucier takes over as Bow head coach
Why do so many students leave New Hampshire to go to college?
Historic library and former fire station sold to locals in Boscawen
State says heat, transportation, principals not required for ‘adequate’ education
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Sports
Girls’ basketball previews: Concord Christian seeks fourth consecutive title, this time in Division I
The Concord Christian Kingsmen girls’ basketball team has had an ascent through the ranks of New Hampshire hoops like no other. They have won divisions in three consecutive years and have risen from Division IV to D-I in that span.“When we won...
High schools: Bow wrestling drops season opener; Concord, Winnisquam win duals
Basketball: Pittsfield falls to Portsmouth Christian in doubleheader home opener
High schools: Franklin basketball splits doubleheader with Moultonborough
A roundup of local sports briefs, news and announcements
Opinion
Opinion: My retirement sweet spot
Parker Potter is a former archaeologist and historian, and a retired lawyer. He is currently a semi-professional dogwalker who lives and works in Contoocook. I retired about five years ago, at the tender age of sixty-two. Because I had read plenty of...
Opinion: Trump and the resilience of American democracy
Opinion: The importance of feeling awe
Opinion: Let’s use the ‘pardon’ to start a conversation and raise awareness
Opinion: Working to support, maintain long-term research in New Hampshire
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Politics
‘Absolutely needed’: Overwhelmed by onslaught of education bills, House will split them by policy and funding
In Rick Ladd’s 16 years in the State House, he’d never seen so many education bills.That is, until 2022, when they skyrocketed – so much so that Ladd, a Haverhill Republican and chair of the House Education Committee, said lawmakers can no longer...
Political leaders demand ‘civility,’ bipartisanship as new lawmakers embark on the 2025 session
Sununu’s final request: a Dartmouth takeover of Hampstead Hospital.
What’s next for abortion laws in New Hampshire
Members of NH congressional delegation condemn Biden pardon
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Arts & Life
Remembering Ed Mottau: Peterborough musician who played with John Lennon and nurtured local talent
Longtime Monadnock region resident Ed Mottau, who died at his home in Peterborough Nov. 3 at age 80, is being remembered as a musician, a craftsman, a mentor, friend, father and devoted member of the community.Mottau was a guitarist and songwriter who...
From the Farm: Lazy steers find it easier to obey
Rae Easter supports Concord’s music community
Wolfeboro Friends of Music Presents Seamus Egan’s Celtic Christmas Dec. 14
Concord Chorale presents "Winter Cheer!" concert Dec. 14-15
Obituaries
Natalie Lauren Serrano
Natalie Lauren Andosca Serrano Weymouth, MA - Natalie Lauren Andosca Serrano of Weymouth, MA left an unfillable hole in the world November 30 when she passed away unexpectedly. She was born Natalie Lauren Andosca June 8, 1981 in Concord,... remainder of obit for Natalie Lauren Serrano
Frank True
Pittsfield, NH - Frank True, 80, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in his home in Pittsfield, where he spent the majority of his life. He was born on March 8, 1944 in Concord and was the youngest child of the late Maurice and... remainder of obit for Frank True
Allan Richard Kennett
Allan "AK" Richard Kennett Belmont, NH - Belmont --- Allan "AK" Richard Kennett, 56, of Gilmanton Road, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Leaving his family and friends heartbroken and in disbelief. Allan was born on Janu... remainder of obit for Allan Richard Kennett
Craig Mackenzie
Newbury, NH - Craig Belcher Mackenzie passed away recently at his beloved residence in Newbury, New Hampshire. Craig was the son of his late parents Edward W. Belcher and Helen J. Belcher Whitelaw of Latham, New York. He was the step- s... remainder of obit for Craig Mackenzie
