Donna Daffy paints Dunbarton yellow with daffodils
Every spring morning, as the first rays of sunlight dance across Dunbarton, Donna Dunn is treated to a vibrant sea of yellow daffodils unfurling before her eyes.It’s a sight that fills her heart with indescribable joy, a gift that few are fortunate...
Voice of the Pride: Merrimack Valley sophomore Nick Gelinas never misses a game
If you’ve attended a sporting event at Merrimack Valley High School, the odds are high you’re familiar with the voice of Nick Gelinas.Perched atop the press box during the spring and fall sports seasons and in the bleachers of the MVHS gym in the...
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Sports
High schools: Weekend results
SoftballConcord 18,Nashua South 0Key players: Concord – Ella Gray (4-for-4, 2 doubles, run, 5 RBI), Tess Bolduc (2-for-4, HR, 2 runs, 4 RBI), Sarah Taylor (2-for-3, walk, 3 runs, RBI), Maggie Taylor (2-for-4, 3 runs, 3 RBI), Jaylyn Wessling (2-for-4,...
Opinion
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Mike Cohen is the Principal Consultant for MJC HealthSolutions. Mike has served on many volunteer boards and committees in New Hampshire, contributing to efforts to improve the health and well-being of residents and protecting and preserving natural...
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Politics
Sununu says he’ll support Trump even if he’s convicted
As jury selection begins this week in the hush-money trial of former President Donald Trump, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says he doesn’t believe many voters view Trump’s criminal indictments, his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, or his election denialism...
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Arts & Life
Active Aging: John Burke of Peterborough celebrated his 81st birthday with 81 hikes up Pack Monadnock
On March 29, John Burke of Peterborough marked his 82nd birthday.Now, he will have to come up with a way to top last year, when he challenged himself to celebrate his 81st birthday by hiking up Pack Monadnock in Peterborough every day for 81 days...
Vintage Views: From darkness to light
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Obituaries
Lenita Hoglund
Concord, NH - Avid crossword puzzler, Wordler, and completer of ridiculously complex jigsaw puzzles, the beloved matriarch of her family Lenita "Neetie" (Lugg) Hoglund sewed, knitted and quilted the way through her life and the lives of... remainder of obit for Lenita Hoglund
Francis H. Smith
Franklin, NH - Francis "Smitty" Smith passed away Thursday evening, April 11, 2024, from a massive MI and systems shut down. He was two months short of his 96th birthday. He was born 1928 in Cornish, NH to Madelyn Sturtevant and E. Vern... remainder of obit for Francis H. Smith
Denice Marie DeStefano
Clarksville, NH - Denice DeStefano, a native of Clarksville, TN, was born in 1954 and grew up in Hudson, NH. She called Boscawen and Bristol, NH her home for most of her adult life. Sadly, she passed away on 4/17/2024 following a courag... remainder of obit for Denice Marie DeStefano
Allen C. Cole
Allan C. Cole Pembroke, NH - Allan C. Cole, 87, of Pembroke, passed away on Wednesday March 27, 2024 at Concord Hospital following a period of declining health. Allan was born on November 7, 1936 in Winthrop, MA, to the late A. Perry... remainder of obit for Allen C. Cole

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Gallery: Forty-mile gravel bicycle race draws racers from all over the region
Wednesday’s high schools: Fancher’s 2-run blast leads Concord baseball to victory; plus more baseball, softball, lax and tennis results
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High schools: Tuesday’s track, baseball, softball, lacrosse and tennis results
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