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New documentary focuses on Christa McAuliffe’s life as 40th anniversary of Challenger disaster approaches
As the Challenger launch date approached in January 1986, sixth-grader Kim Bleier rushed home from the Conant School each afternoon to catch the latest news on television, captivated by a mission that was set to make Concord High School social studies...
Amid holiday cheer, Kearsarge residents look toward school budget cap vote with worry
As Michael Simon departed Cafe One East in downtown Warner on a frigid afternoon before Christmas, he was already looking past the holidays and toward the new year with trepidation.On the first Saturday of January, residents of the Kearsarge Regional...
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Seven-figure buyout ends Steeplegate neighbor dispute
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Migration from other countries props up New Hampshire population growth
Not a phase: Bow native creates community through emo concerts in Concord
Amid child care shortage, The Children’s Place in Concord shuts down
Capital Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament expands to 8 teams, eyes possible return to NHTI in 2025
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Sports
Football: Capital Area players receive All-State recognition
The winter season is well underway, but some fall accolades are still being doled out, with some football divisions releasing their All-State rosters as recently as last week. For Divisions I and II, each conference within the division selects its own...
Boys’ basketball: Bow beats Coe-Brown, 50-42, in battle of like minds
High schools: Thursday’s basketball results
Opinion
Opinion: Resist falling down the rabbit hole
Jean Stimmell, retired stone mason and psychotherapist, lives in Northwood and blogs at jeanstimmell.blogspot.com. I admit it. I fell in love with Kamala and her campaign of joy, which stressed the best in us and charted how we could all move forward...
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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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
Trainers school NH lawmakers about respectful disagreements
CONCORD — Before disagreeing with someone, it is best to first make a connection with that person.This was one of the takeaways from a Thursday training session attended by about 90 members of the 400-person N.H. House of Representatives.Trainers...
On the trail: 2028 buzz as Buttigieg makes NH radio appearance
Kuster bids farewell to Congress in last House floor address
Concord students to represent Granite State in U.S. Senate Youth Program
Arts & Life
Remembering Ed Mottau: Peterborough musician who played with John Lennon and nurtured local talent
Longtime Monadnock region resident Ed Mottau, who died at his home in Peterborough Nov. 3 at age 80, is being remembered as a musician, a craftsman, a mentor, friend, father and devoted member of the community.Mottau was a guitarist and songwriter who...
From the Farm: Lazy steers find it easier to obey
Rae Easter supports Concord’s music community
Wolfeboro Friends of Music Presents Seamus Egan’s Celtic Christmas Dec. 14
Concord Chorale presents "Winter Cheer!" concert Dec. 14-15
Obituaries
Judith Gibbs Farr
Laconia, NH - Judith Gibbs Farr, 78, of Laconia, died peacefully in her sleep on December 13, 2024, following a long battle with the insidious disease, vascular dementia. Judy was born in Plymouth, New Hampshire, on September 12, 1946,... remainder of obit for Judith Gibbs Farr
Robert Louis Latorella
Robert Louis "Bob" Latorella Lancaster, PA - Robert Louis "Bob" Latorella, 84, of Lancaster, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Lynn, MA, he was the son of the late Henry and Jan (Holda) La... remainder of obit for Robert Louis Latorella
Jane Bredeson
Concord, NH - God broke the mold when Jane Richardson Bredeson (a/k/a Bitsy and Babycakes) was born on July 29th, 1929 in Chicago, IL to Lena Mae Richardson (nee Cook) and Lindley Richardson. She grew up in Evanston, IL and attended Gri... remainder of obit for Jane Bredeson
George Campbell III
Concord, NH - It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of George T. "Skip" Campbell III of Concord, New Hampshire, who died on December 17, 2024 at the age of 59. Skip was a graduate of St. Paul... remainder of obit for George Campbell III

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Granite Geek: With Santa on your side, no physics-denying crank has a chance!
In Bethlehem, NH, a hybrid Christmas tree stands up to the trials of climate change
Dartmouth child care center employees vote to join union
Houses of worship in NH try to balance openness with security
New London residents question proposed police station project
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Capital Classic Holiday Basketball Tournament expands to 8 teams, eyes possible return to NHTI in 2025
High schools: Martinez scores 1,000th point in Belmont boys victory, plus more basketball, hockey, indoor track and wrestling results from this weekend
On the Trail: Trump won the election, but not in New Hampshire, electors vote