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Track: Merrimack Valley boys win elite Black Bear Invitational championship
Track: Hopkinton girls win inaugural Campbell Cougar Invitational
Abortion stats and open enrollment: What to look for in the State House this week
High schools: Weekend softball, baseball, lacrosse and tennis results
Rehabilitation, parole services at risk under proposed budget cuts, prison commissioner warns
Concord’s Ryan Doherty leads UAlbany lacrosse in sophomore season
Lawyer: ICE is reversing termination of legal status for international students around US
State House to showcase artifacts commemorating 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War’s end
Unique fiberglass home in Hopkinton is changing hands
The most unusual home in Hopkinton, one that over the years has been nicknamed the Marshmallow House, the Space Pod, the Fiberglass Folly and more, is changing hands.
From raising chickens to programming a VR game, Merrimack Valley High School students show off their senior projects
As the bird flu drove up egg prices, Merrimack Valley High School senior Olivia Barto wondered whether raising chickens at home could save her family money.
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Former superintendent of the year is resigning to become EMT amid rising political attacks on schools
Unique fiberglass home in Hopkinton is changing hands
‘We honor your death’ – Arranging services for those who die while homeless in Concord
Two of five Grappone auto franchises to be sold as part of family transition
GOP lawmaker wasn’t fired over transgender bathroom comments, business owner says
From raising chickens to programming a VR game, Merrimack Valley High School students show off their senior projects
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The Monitor’s guide to the New Hampshire legislature
Texas veteran joined his sister in NH, hoping to find housing. He died while homeless less than a year later
Sunshine Week: Searchable database of what Concord city employees were paid in 2024
Immigrants in New Hampshire face uncertainty as temporary protections expire soon
Sports
High schools: Concord baseball wins big, more results from Thursday
Concord 12, Nashua South 1
High schools: Wednesday’s lacrosse, baseball, softball and tennis results
NHTI Delta Dental 5K road race has largest turnout since before pandemic
High schools: Kearsarge boys’ tennis extends win streak, holds on to first place; plus Tuesday’s girls’ tennis, track, baseball and softball results
Girls’ lacrosse: Hopkinton pulls off comeback against Bow and earns first victory, 14-8Opinion
Opinion: The uniqueness of American imperialism
Jonathan P. Baird lives in Wilmot.
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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
‘A wild accusation’: House votes to nix Child Advocate after Rep. suggests legislative interference
Rosemarie Rung thinks of Elijah Lewis often.
Sununu decides he won’t run for Senate despite praise from Trump
Town elections offer preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
Medical aid in dying, education funding, transgender issues: What to look for in the State House this week
On the Trail: Shaheen’s retirement sparks a competitive NH Senate racee-Edition
Arts & Life
Community Players to present “Our Town” at Concord City Auditorium
The Community Players will conclude their 97th season with Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer prize-winning classic, “Our Town.” Set in the fictional town of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, this classic play captures the everyday lives, dreams, and struggles of ordinary people as they navigate love, family, and mortality. The play’s innovative structure and minimalist staging highlight the universality of its themes, offering a poignant reminder of the beauty and brevity of life.
‘A vibrant community’: First Fridays kick off in May
Pembroke City Limits to hold screening, Q&A for documentary “It’s Criminal”
Creating community: ice-cream making, sing-alongs, shared gardens and more at Peabody Place in Franklin
Hopkinton art gallery features wood and mixed media artists in new collaborative exhibit Obituaries
Donald V. Silver Jr.
Donald V. Silver, Jr. Tilton, NH - Donald Vernon Silver, Jr. was born on November 17, 1944 to Donald V. and Marguerite P. Silver. He spent most of his life in Boscawen, NH, moving to Franklin, NH in 2013. He passed away peacefully at the... remainder of obit for Donald V. Silver Jr.
Patricia Ann Wilcox
Epsom, NH - Patricia Ann Wilcox, 79, of Epsom, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born on August 8, 1945, in Throop, PA, daughter of the late James and Sandra (Oshetski) McCooey. Patricia receiv... remainder of obit for Patricia Ann Wilcox
Paul H. Wunderlich
Contoocook, NH - Paul H. Wunderlich, 87, of Contoocook, NH, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Epsom Healthcare Center. Paul was born on February 22, 1937, to the late Frank H. Wunderlich and Evelyn V. (Chelles) in We... remainder of obit for Paul H. Wunderlich
Herbert Yeaton Jr.
Herbert Yeaton, Jr. Epsom, NH - Herbert I. Yeaton, Jr., 80, of Epsom, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Granite VNA Hospice House following a period of declining health. He was born on July 5, 1944 in Plymouth, NH, son of ... remainder of obit for Herbert Yeaton Jr.
