At Katmandu Bazaar, food helps bring cultures together
As Karma Gonpo walked the aisles of Katmandu Bazaar, he talked through an atlas of aromas.Sachets of curry powders lined one shelf. Cassava flour, peanut powder and red palm oil come in bulk for his African customers. In the fridge, shoppers can...
In Franklin, debate over decals about more than donuts
Chances are when most people walk by Brothers Donuts on Central Street in Franklin, the longstanding shop is closed. Owner Malverino Rizzo hoped to capitalize on inquiring minds who walk by after hours with two long decals in the window displaying a...
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New campground in Hillsborough the first of its kind to open in New Hampshire in five years
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Hometown Hero: Merrimack County grounds supervisor John Silver grows thousands of pounds of vegetables for nursing home, jail, and food pantries
New owners transform Suncook River Camp into family-friendly nature getaway
As statewide school phone bans sweep the nation, New Hampshire takes a characteristic ‘local control’ approach
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Editors Picks
My Turn: Is public money for property redevelopment worth it for Concord?
Generational divide begins to emerge over Concord School Board charter amendments
North Main Street bus stop will stay put amid competing safety concerns
As statewide school phone bans sweep the nation, New Hampshire takes a characteristic ‘local control’ approach
Sports
High schools: Soccer, field hockey, football, XC, volleyball and golf results from the weekend
Girls’ SoccerCoe-Brown 3, Oyster River 2Key players: Coe-Brown – Ellie Escabi (2 goals, assist), Bella Lapierre (goal, assist), Morgan Readel (assist), Jaelyn Demers (assist)Highlights: After controlling most of the first half, the Bears fell behind...
D-IV football: Bishop Brady plays big in season opener, H-D and Franklin also win
Football: Concord wins homecoming game, 45-14, to improve to 2-0
Opinion
Opinion: Seeking a compassionate society
Richard E. Johnson, MD, lives in Dunbarton. We are once again in the political arena, using preborn humans to generate votes for a particular political agenda. We do this because we have devalued those lives to the point of barter without much thought...
Opinion: The Republican war on labor has never stopped
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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
On the trail: Ayotte with slight edge over Craig in post-primary poll
A new public opinion survey conducted after last week’s state primary in New Hampshire indicates former U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte holding a small advantage over former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig in the race to succeed four-term Republican Gov. Chris...
Lawmakers will meet for ‘Veto Day’ on Oct. 10. Here are the bills they’ll consider.
In Jon Kiper vs. the establishment, 9.5% of the vote constitutes a win
Sununu signs law requiring ID to vote
Sununu has until Friday to sign or veto New Hampshire voter ID bill
Arts & Life
Annual AerospaceFest returns to Concord
McAuliffe-Shepard Discover Center’s annual AerospaceFest is happening on Sept. 21st, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.This event is free to the public and geared towards scientists, stargazers, explorers, and learners of all ages.This year, AerospaceFest will...
Vintage Views: The mysterious traveling artist of New Hampshire
Homeyer: Fall gardening chores
Mount Cardigan fire tower reopens
Art gallery opens colorful new exhibit in Hopkinton
Obituaries
The Honorable Thomas Barry
Concord, NH - The Honorable Thomas Turley Barry, 76, an attorney and judge of Concord and Rye Beach, NH, passed away on Thursday, August 15, after a five-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born in ... remainder of obit for The Honorable Thomas Barry
Mary Gaul
Concord, NH - Mary Elisabeth Gaul, of Concord, NH, and formerly Folsom, PA, died August 3, 2024, at the age of 73. She was the first child of Mary Alice Colbert and Harry Gaul. She is predeceased by her parents and her sister, Susan. ... remainder of obit for Mary Gaul
Peter Clark Lorenz
Concord, NH - Peter Clark Lorenz, age 76, died at home with his wife at his side on September 9, 2024. He was born on September 28, 1947 to Harold R. Lorenz and Helen (Graves) Lorenz. Peter was predeceased by his parents, his older bro... remainder of obit for Peter Clark Lorenz
Richard Ashley
Concord, NH - Richard (Dick) Ashley died peacefully on September 9th of natural causes. Dick was born in Lowell, MA on March 18, 1934. He graduated from Lowell Community College and then enlisted in the United States Navy, where he serv... remainder of obit for Richard Ashley

Field Hockey: John Stark outlasts Merrimack Valley, 3-2, in an overtime thriller
Six candidates, three seats: school board race slated to be referendum on Middle School project
Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen to close at end of year
HOUSE & HOME: Nubanusit’s first resident still loves the neighborhood
A new scholarship provides NH students the chance to take driver's ed classes
NH Libertarian Party's post on 'assassination' of Harris attracts attention of state, federal law enforcement
High schools: Monday’s results

Football: McCranie steals the show as Bow bests MV, 23-13, in Pride’s home opener
Concord High grad, Maria Armaganian, selected for 2024-25 US Women’s National Indoor Field Hockey team
Opinion: Fish and Game’s financial concerns provide an opportunity to improve