Pay-by-bag works for most communities, but not Hopkinton
Every time Jolene Cochrane clocks in for her shift at the Hopkinton Transfer Station, she sees residents driving in with their household waste bagged in various colored trash bags.With 19 years of experience at the station — a few years longer than...
Pembroke seminar on climate change aims to set the record straight
Ayn Whytemare doesn’t like the view from the top of her hayfield in Pembroke.From there, rising from pines like a lonely skyscraper, stands the smokestack used by the Bow coal plant, the last facility of its kind in New England. And while the visible...
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Regal Theater in Concord is closing Thursday
Former Franklin High assistant principal Bill Athanas is making a gift to his former school
Another Chipotle coming to Concord
Vandals key cars outside NHGOP event at Concord High; attendee carrying gun draws heat from school board
Phenix Hall, Christ the King food pantry, rail trail on Concord planning board’s agenda
On the Trail: New congressional candidate spotlights border, inflation, overseas conflicts
Editors Picks
Concord martial arts studio builds life skills far beyond combat
Red barn on Warner Road near Concord/Hopkinton line to be preserved
Hometown Hero: Quilters, sewers grateful for couple continuing ‘treasured’ business
Searchable Concord salary database: Top earners include more police, fewer women
Sports
Baseball: Concord makes eight errors but shows reasons for optimism in wild extra-inning loss
CONCORD – Committing eight errors and allowing 10 unearned runs isn’t often a formula for winning baseball games.Concord’s 15-10, 11-inning loss to Manchester Central-West (1-2) on Monday night was no exception to that rule, but given how close the...
High schools: Monday’s baseball, softball, lacrosse and tennis results
Obiri, Lemma claim Boston Marathon
High schools: Concord boys’ lax earns first win, plus more weekend results
High schools: Wednesday and Thursday’s results
Opinion
Opinion: Proposed height zoning change for Concord’s Main Street
Steve Duprey is the owner of the Duprey Companies The proposed zoning change to allow a 90-foot height building on Main Street, in appropriate cases, where the current zoning limits the height to 80 feet, makes sense and should be adopted. First, a...
Opinion: How our twin toddlers turned our lives (and chairs) upside down
Opinion: New Hampshire, it’s time to drive into the future

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...
NH mayors want more help from state on homelessness prevention funds
Two democrats with parallel views run for same State Senate seat
House passes bill removing exceptions to state voter ID law
League of Women Voters suing over AI robocalls sent in NH
Arts & Life
NH Furniture Masters present new member show this spring
The NH Furniture Masters are pleased to feature the work of three new members in our spring exhibition: Dan Faia, Mike Korsak, and Philip Morley. This exhibit celebrates the creativity and dedication of our newest members and brings together a diverse...
Vintage Views: The greatest factory that never was
Inspired by Robert Frost, New Hampshire Poet Laureate Jennifer Militello has achieved her childhood dreams
From the archives: Civil War brewing
Obituaries
Jane A. Haskell
Boscawen , NH - Jane A. Haskell, 95, died peacefully on Saturday April 13, 2024, at Merrimack County Nursing Home. She was born in Dover, NH, the daughter of Amy (Towle) and Harold Brow... remainder of obit for Jane A. Haskell
Patricia L. Hews
Concord, NH - Patricia L. Hews passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024. "Pat," as she was known by most, was born on November 30, 1931 in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine. She is the daughter to Marga... remainder of obit for Patricia L. Hews
Candice Myatt
Rochester, NH - Candice E Myatt, 74 of Rochester NH, formerly of Barnstead NH passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening at her home. She grew up in Weare NH with her father Carl Hoyt Sr... remainder of obit for Candice Myatt
Darla Jean Welcome
Penacook, NH - Darla Jean Welcome died very unexpectantly on Friday April 7, 2024. Darla was predeceased by her husband Dean Welcome and father David Randlett Jr. She is survived by her mot... remainder of obit for Darla Jean Welcome

‘Money is a driver’: Amid inflation and tight labor market, city fighting to stem employee outflow
Hooksett’s new tower could improve coverage in Bow
Rare bipartisan gun bill gets NH Senate hearing
Wildfire season is here: Concord at moderate risk; high risk further south
Court: Communities can’t reject solar on looks, property value fears alone
Mayors say need is growing for state homelessness prevention funds
Opinion: Bankers have the NH Public Deposit Investment Pool in their sights
High schools: Tuesday’s track, baseball, softball, lacrosse and tennis results
Boys’ lacrosse: With a different level of energy and focus, MV feels primed for success

Opinion: Members of NH Jewish community write letter to NH congressional delegation
Opinion: Whatever a court decides, Elizabeth Gurley Flynn retains an important place in American labor history
Sunapee Kearsarge Intercommunity Theater presents ‘Olympus On My Mind’ in April