Why a change of location won’t jeopardize state funding for new Concord middle school
If the Concord School District is forced to backtrack on the location of the new middle school, it wouldn’t jeopardize any state building aid for the project.That information — confirmed by a state education official Monday — is in direct contrast to...
Peace run aims to unite people from all walks of life
Gianluca Marangan, sporting a bright blue T-shirt, joined fellow runners at the Boys and Girls Club in Concord, with his peace torch held high.It was more than just a ceremonial gesture — it was a symbol of their shared mission to spread peace.On...
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What do city councilors think about the plan to build a $152 million middle school on raw land in East Concord?
Bringing home Concord’s ‘roving woman’: Ceremony commemorates lost musician Connie Converse
Sunflower Festival returns to Concord for the sixth time
Meet the Monitor’s reader advisory board
Sports
UNH grad Elle St. Pierre qualifies for 1,500-meter finals at Paris Games
Vermont native Elle St. Pierre, a 2018 University of New Hampshire graduate and Class of 2024 Hall of Fame inductee, advanced out of Thursday's 1,500-meter semifinal round at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The final is Saturday at 2:25 p.m. Eastern...
Opinion
Opinion: The truth of medical peer review
Oge Young MD, FACOG, lives in Concord. Dr. Nick Perencevich’s My Turn “Why HB 322 is important” provided an informative history of the NH Board of Medicine and emphasized the importance of medical peer review. His dedication to safe health care in...
Opinion: Why Trump has been telling supporters not to vote
Opinion: Listen to your muse
Opinion: ‘Hamlet in the West Bank,’ a truth exposed
Opinion: Where were you when Gaza was going through a genocide?

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Politics
New Hampshire bucks trend of national poll worker shortage
Four years into her tenure as Hopkinton’s town moderator, Sara Persechino has overseen the 2020 presidential election, conducted an election through COVID-19 and managed the 2024 primary, where many Granite Staters took to write-in ballots when...
Sununu’s veto of rulemaking bill, and his reasoning, a surprise for Republican sponsor
On the trail: Kuster predicts decision to name Walz as VP will win Harris NH
New Hampshire’s Therapeutic Cannabis Program expands
Sununu endorses Kelly Ayotte to succeed him as NH governor
Arts & Life
Insights from the NH Potters’ Guild on creative growth at Twiggs Gallery
Twiggs Gallery, in partnership with Concord Makerspace, will be hosting a discussion with members of the New Hampshire Potters’ Guild (NHPG) for their “Third Thursday Discussion Series: Building Creative Communities” on Thursday, August 15, from...
Vintage Views: Don’t take any wooden nickels
From the archives: Tragedy and tourism at the Willey House
‘Constructs’ at PILLAR Gallery + Projects through Sept. 15
Annual Sunflower Festival in Concord kicks off this weekend
Obituaries
Diane E. Luczynski
Brentwood, NH - Diane E. Luczynski passed away peacefully Saturday August 3th after a valiant fight with Multiple System Atrophy. She lived a full life giving all of her love and care to family, friends, and animals alike. She rarely sa... remainder of obit for Diane E. Luczynski
Irving Prescott Pevear
Dunbarton, NH - Irving Prescott Pevear, 79, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Irving was born in Exeter, NH on February 17, 1945 to Hollis and DeEtta (Prescott) Pevear. He graduated from Sanborn... remainder of obit for Irving Prescott Pevear
Robert Jerauld Wescott
Robert Jerauld "Jerry" Wescott Sanbornton, NH - Robert Jerauld "Jerry" Westcott, Jr 8/13/47-8/12/24 died peacefully in his sleep at his cherished home on Hermit Lake in Sanbornton, NH, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. ... remainder of obit for Robert Jerauld Wescott
Roger Sanborn
Boscawen, NH - Roger Wheeler Sanborn, 76, a lifelong resident of Boscawen, NH passed away peacefully on August 8, 2024, at the Granite VNA Hospice House, following a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born to Roger Colby Sanborn and ... remainder of obit for Roger Sanborn

Fire departments offload PFAS-laden firefighting foam
Where Goodlander and Van Ostern stand on key issues
Trucking company owner pleads guilty to charges related to NH crash that killed 7 bikers
Phenix Hall redevelopment clears major hurdle as City Council eases height restrictions
Opinion: Insight on the middle school decision
Live and Let Live Farm in Chichester temporarily reopens following judge’s order

‘I feel like I’m part of the group’: Hockey camp helps Concord 12-year-old overcome hearing challenges on ice
Two area goalies participate in Lions Cup soccer game
Concord’s Nick Reynolds planned to play D-III soccer in college. Now, he’s off to Tennessee as a javelin thrower
Golf: New London’s Rob Henley claims 121st State Amateur Championship crown