On the trail: GOP ‘comfortable’ with NH holding first primary
Opinion: How do Christians handle conflict?
Boys’ basketball previews: Saucier takes over as Bow head coach
Pembroke school board weighs budget decisions in light of last year’s cuts
Vermont couple fights eviction from apartment they’d rather not live in
Rain on snow: How climate change might be shortening New Hampshire’s winters
‘Jacks of all trades’: A look inside the Allenstown Fire Department
When Taylor Belsito joined the Allenstown Fire Department department two years ago as a part-time firefighter, she knew no one in town. In a short time, the department has become her new family.“I go home and I’m still talking to these guys 24/7,” she...
Charities in New Hampshire may see caps on donations from casinos as lawmakers propose new gaming bills
Last year, a homeless shelter in Portsmouth called Cross Roads House received a little over $65,000 in donations from charitable gaming, while the NH Coalition to End Homelessness brought in about $39,000.Both nonprofits partnered with different New...
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Pittsfield school superintendent Bryan Lane resigns suddenly
Old diner travels to new home in downtown Concord as part of Arts Alley
Girls’ basketball previews: Concord Christian seeks fourth consecutive title, this time in Division I
State says heat, transportation, principals not required for ‘adequate’ education
A bad night in Concord for The Satanic Temple’s effigy; mayor wants policy on public displays
The Satanic Temple unveils holiday display in city plaza in front of NH State House
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Sports
Girls’ basketball previews: Concord Christian seeks fourth consecutive title, this time in Division I
The Concord Christian Kingsmen girls’ basketball team has had an ascent through the ranks of New Hampshire hoops like no other. They have won divisions in three consecutive years and have risen from Division IV to D-I in that span.“When we won...
High schools: Bow wrestling drops season opener; Concord, Winnisquam win duals
Basketball: Pittsfield falls to Portsmouth Christian in doubleheader home opener
High schools: Franklin basketball splits doubleheader with Moultonborough
A roundup of local sports briefs, news and announcements
Opinion
Opinion: Let’s use the ‘pardon’ to start a conversation and raise awareness
Celeste Clark is the executive director, Raymond Coalition For Youth. Many people are talking about the president pardoning his son. In the field of substance misuse prevention, we call this an opportunity to raise awareness that substance misuse...
Opinion: Working to support, maintain long-term research in New Hampshire
Opinion: How the fight for our rights continues
Opinion: The view across Park Street
Opinion: Getting away with stealing federal documents
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Politics
‘Absolutely needed’: Overwhelmed by onslaught of education bills, House will split them by policy and funding
In Rick Ladd’s 16 years in the State House, he’d never seen so many education bills.That is, until 2022, when they skyrocketed – so much so that Ladd, a Haverhill Republican and chair of the House Education Committee, said lawmakers can no longer...
Political leaders demand ‘civility,’ bipartisanship as new lawmakers embark on the 2025 session
Sununu’s final request: a Dartmouth takeover of Hampstead Hospital.
What’s next for abortion laws in New Hampshire
Members of NH congressional delegation condemn Biden pardon
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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
Natalie Lauren Serrano
Natalie Lauren Andosca Serrano Weymouth, MA - Natalie Lauren Andosca Serrano of Weymouth, MA left an unfillable hole in the world November 30 when she passed away unexpectedly. She was born Natalie Lauren Andosca June 8, 1981 in Concord,... remainder of obit for Natalie Lauren Serrano
Wayne Mclaughlin
Franklin, NH - Wayne Neil Mclaughlin was born to the late Ernest Mclaughlin and Leona Mclaughlin in Franklin, NH, on August 2, 1952. Wayne spent most of his life in Sanbornton, NH, with some travel to Florida. Wayne enjoyed the outd... remainder of obit for Wayne Mclaughlin
Lois L. Hutchinson
East Hampstead, NH - Lois L. (Dow) Hutchinson, 87, a resident of East Hampstead since 1963, died Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Parkland Medical Center in Derry, with her family by her side, following a period of declining health. Bor... remainder of obit for Lois L. Hutchinson
Welton McKean
Welton "Skip" McKean Henniker, NH - Skip McKean (Welton) passed away on December 6 after suffering a medical emergency at home. Skip was born in Goffstown NH on April 15, 1943 to Welton D. McKean and Ruth Williams McKean. He lived in Go... remainder of obit for Welton McKean
