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Whitley launches exploratory committee for Congress
Concord calls overnight parking ban ahead of storm
At Penacook Landing, affordable housing marks two decades of development
Bette Hill had one goal when her mom remarried and her family traded Concord for California when she was 14 years old – to move back “home.”It took her 56 years, but in 2010 after raising five kids, Hill returned to New Hampshire and settled down in...
Citizen’s group threatens Concord School Board autonomy over middle school decision
A group of activists upset about the Concord School Board’s decision not to rebuild a potential new middle school at the current site have issued an ultimatum: reverse the vote or risk losing your autonomy.At Monday’s board meeting, Charlie Russell of...
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Planning the end: ‘It’s hard, but it’s beautiful’
Monitor analysis: Who wins more high school championships, public or private schools?
Just as she did in Vietnam, Nancy Warner offered a comforting voice at NH Veterans Home Friday
Searchable Concord salary database: Top earners include more police, fewer women
Sports
Tennis: Bishop Brady boys open season with first victory in two years
The Bishop Brady boys’ tennis team didn’t even exist last year, but the Giants opened their return to varsity action in the best way possible.Brady opened the 2024 season with a 5-4 victory over Moultonborough at Memorial Field on Tuesday, the...
Baseball preview: Concord relying on new cast for success in 2024
Previews: Outlook of the area high school tennis teams
Opinion
Opinion: Sharing the facts about hospice and end-of-life
Kris Green, MS, RN, is chief hospice officer, Granite VNA. There is a lot of discussion currently about end-of-life options that are raising questions about hospice. What is hospice? When is it appropriate, and for whom?The fundamental goal of hospice...
Opinion: How much access to government should citizens have?
Opinion: Proposed 306 revisions equals slow death to public schools
Opinion: Here’s why we must help NH students with the new FAFSA
Opinion: Our public school system is in danger

Politics
House passes bill removing exceptions to state voter ID law
The House narrowly approved a bill Thursday that would eliminate any exceptions to the state’s voter ID laws and require documentary proof of citizenship to vote, 189-185. The bill, House Bill 1569, would require a person registering to vote to...
League of Women Voters suing over AI robocalls sent in NH
As NH lawmakers eye statewide housing solutions, local control remains a barrier
On the trail: Haley was first in and last out
Haley will suspend her campaign and leave GOP to Trump
Arts & Life
Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen reopens for the season on April 6
Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen reopens for the season on Saturday, April 6. “Pushing Our Boundaries,” Twiggs Gallery’s first exhibit for the 2024 season opens on April 6. The spring exhibition showcases the collaborative talent of four League of NH...
A poetry reading with Ewa Cruschiel in Newbury
Concord’s favorite trade show returns April 16
NH singer-songwriter Katie Dobbins releases latest single Giants
From the farm: ‘NH Feeding NH’ is a win-win in the Granite State
Obituaries
Philip J. Mulkhey
Loudon, NH - Philip J. Mulkhey, 86, of Loudon, NH died Sunday, March 31, 2024, following a short period of declining health, with loved ones by his side. Philip was born in Loudon on Ma... remainder of obit for Philip J. Mulkhey
Garth Olson
Rutland, VT - Garth Hodgkins Olson, 46 of Rutland, VT died of natural causes on March 16. He was 46 years old. Garth was born July 10, 1977 in Concord, NH. He graduated from Concord High Sc... remainder of obit for Garth Olson
Frances Brown
Warner, NH - Frances Virginia Brown, "Fran", passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25th surrounded by family. She lived a long and vibrant 93 years, during which she grew an enormous fami... remainder of obit for Frances Brown
Mary Catherine Lacombe
Durham, NC - Mary Catherine Lacombe, 75, finished her life of adventure Saturday, January 13 after a short battle with Stage 4 cancer. Mary's adventures began July 8, 1948, as the third of ... remainder of obit for Mary Catherine Lacombe

High schools: Concord girls’, Bow boys’ tennis win season openers
Track preview: Veteran-laden roster leads Concord girls in D-I, Coe-Brown seeks to repeat sweep of D-II titles
Concord police ask for public’s help in identifying alleged random attacker
‘It’s pretty grim’: Pembroke schools to eliminate 27 positions following major budget cut
Dresden becomes first New Hampshire school district to adopt gun storage resolution
Task force: NH community colleges should automatically accept high school graduates
Girls’ tennis: Bow takes down Coe-Brown in season-opening match

Hockey: Kearsarge’s Justin Garzia named D-III Coach of the Year, All-State rosters released
Forty-eight of the 50 states are sending players to men’s March Madness. New Hampshire isn’t one of them