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Arts Alley slated to make its debut in August
Opinion: “Lafayette, we are here”
Sun Cookin’ with Rob Azevedo: A bad idea
‘Pillar of the community’: The Fenton family gives back after receiving resounding support over the years
Antique furniture and old relics fill the main dining room of the Appleseed Restaurant. The whole building smells rustic and lived-in. Bradford memorabilia and old license plates cover the walls and and ceramic mugs sit on the ceiling beams. This collection showcases the evolving history of the building and its centrality to the community.
Mill Brook students on a roll with physical education bike program
With a sigh, Violet Ruiz planted her blue sneakers onto the grass behind Abbot-Downing School. Standing over her bike, she adjusted her blue helmet so it sat squarely over her dark braid.
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Webster seized and sold his house for back taxes. Now the town has agreed to pay him $38,000
City considers proposal for sanctioned homeless encampment
Hillclimbs, nightlife and cruising: Enthusiasts flock to 102nd Laconia Motorcycle Week
A Webster property was sold for unpaid taxes in 2021. Now, the former owner wants his money back
‘The rug pulled out from under me’: For certain police and firefighters, last-minute changes to retirement deal breeds distrust
Preparing to say ‘I do’ – Inside the love story taking center stage at Market Days
Editors Picks
A Webster property was sold for unpaid taxes in 2021. Now, the former owner wants his money back
Inside EFAs: How school vouchers have fueled a Christian school enrollment boom in New Hampshire
City prepares to clear, clean longstanding encampments in Healy Park
Productive or poisonous? Yearslong clubhouse fight ends with council approval
Sports
Athlete of the Week: Nate Kiah, Bow Falcons
Bow High School senior pitcher Nate Kiah had a stellar season on the mound and was a part of many deep playoff runs during his varsity career.
Opinion
Opinion: Outlines of a new dystopia
Opinion: Speechless in America no more
Opinion: Friends don’t let friends drive drunk
Opinion: Concord should be run like a household, not a business

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.
Sununu decides he won’t run for Senate despite praise from Trump
Arts & Life
Scott Kirby to bring a bit of Key West to Henniker
Over 35 years ago, Concord native Scott Kirby set sail for Key West, where he became an icon among the laid-back Jimmy Buffett crowd. Splitting his time between his greatest passions — sailing, songwriting, and singing — Scott’s legend has only grown. Now an internationally acclaimed artist, his annual tour spans two continents, and this summer, it all kicks off in Henniker at the Angela Robinson Bandstand on Tuesday, June 24 at 6 p.m.
Making music: Contoocook-raised Derek Astles celebrates new album, old collaborations
“ON/OFF The Wall”: A new collaborative art exhibit
Obituaries
Donald Soderstrom
Rockledge, FL - Donald Soderstrom, a Hall of Fame high school athlete, minor league baseball player, coach, and lifelong sportsman, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockledge, Florida, on June 15, 2025. He was 90. Born in Conco... remainder of obit for Donald Soderstrom
Howard David Bj Steinberg
St. Petersburg, FL - Howard David BJ Steinberg favorite local musician, loving father, grandfather and husband passed away on June 3, 2025 in hospice care in St. Petersburg Florida. He was known for his incredible talent on guitar and p... remainder of obit for Howard David Bj Steinberg
Darrel Palmer
Sutton, NH - Darrel Palmer, 85, formerly of Baker Road and Main Street, Andover, died Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born in New London, NH on Dec. 11, 1939 the son of Ronald S. and Katherine M. (Merrill) Palmer. He graduated from New... remainder of obit for Darrel Palmer
Barry James Gruttemeyer
Hopkinton, NH - Barry James Gruttemeyer, 73, longtime resident of Hopkinton, passed away on June 15, 2025, at the Concord Hospital with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on January 30, 1952, to his late par... remainder of obit for Barry James Gruttemeyer

Repealed car inspections and Ayotte’s veto threat: What to look for in the State House this week
Bow residents take ‘XX’ transgender armband case to federal appeals court
Rally under the State House arch against potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict
Report to Readers: Your support helps us produce impactful reporting
Jones Field in Alton receives new CITGO sign replica from Stafford Oil

Track & field: Hopkinton’s Lane wins New England title in 3,200 meters, Concord’s Saysaw runs state record times in 100 and 200
Boys’ Lacrosse: Bears narrowly lose to Plymouth in D-III championship, 7-5
Boys’ volleyball: Coe-Brown wins program’s first championship, completes perfect season
Baseball: John Stark falls in D-II championship to top-ranked Souhegan
Opinion: Our leaders’ puzzling decision to eliminate the State Council on the Arts
Concord became a Housing Champion. Now, state lawmakers could eliminate the funding.
‘A wild accusation’: House votes to nix Child Advocate after Rep. suggests legislative interference
Town elections offer preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwide
2025 Brodsky Prize for Excellence in Student Journalism awarded to Londonderry junior
Concord Hospital Health System welcomes New England College nursing cohort