As statewide school phone bans sweep the nation, New Hampshire takes a characteristic ‘local control’ approach
On the rare occasions Rundlett Middle School principal Jay Richard takes his phone out during the school day, his students hound him.“Mr. Richard, we’re not supposed to be on phones during school,” they gleefully remind him.But Richard needs no...
New campground in Hillsborough the first of its kind to open in New Hampshire in five years
When Kevin McCauley bought 500 acres of forested land in Hillsborough 45 years ago, it was an unusual purchase for a college student, but it just made sense.“I was on one of my breaks from New England College and between classes, and I walked in this...
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Boys’ soccer: Hopkinton overcomes early deficit, shares the wealth to remain undefeated
CONTOOCOOK – The Hawks faced the earliest deficit that Scott Zipke had seen in over 20 years of coaching. They responded with their best performance of the season.The Hopkinton boys’ soccer team gave up a penalty kick just 17 seconds into the match,...
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Opinion: Fishing for a better proposal
Bob Mallard is the executive director of Native Fish Coalition. A recent proposal by NH Fish and Game (NHFG) looked to gut the state’s Wild Trout Management (WTM) program. Waters so designated are the only places in the state where wild native brook...
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Politics
Sununu signs law requiring ID to vote
Gov. Chris Sununu signed a long-awaited bill eliminating voter affidavits, a reversal from concerns he’s shared for months.It’s a move to protect integrity in the voting process, he said in a statement on Thursday. Voting rights advocates say it’ll...
Arts & Life
Art gallery opens colorful new exhibit in Hopkinton
The upcoming exhibition at Two Villages Art Society (TVAS) in Hopkinton, N.H., features the work of Bedford, N.H., artist Marcie Roberts. The exhibition, “Colorful Contemplations, Abstract Realities,” opens Saturday, Sept. 14, and runs through Oct....
Obituaries
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
McLean , VA - Virginia Cretella Mars ("Ginnie") of McLean, Va., passed away in early September at age 94 after a short illness. She was surrounded by her family in her final days. Born on March 15, 1930, in New Haven, Conn., she gradua... remainder of obit for Virginia Cretella Mars
Sara "Sally" Darling Concord, NH - Sara "Sally" J (Girard) Darling, 80, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Concord Hospital. Born on October 22, 1943 in Claremont, NH, she was the daughter of the late Herman... remainder of obit for Sara Darling
Concord, NH - George A. Chapman Jr, 68, of Concord, passed away on September 4, 2024. Calling hours will be held Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 4:006:00 pm at Bennett Funeral Home, Concord, NH. Please visit Bennett's website (www.... remainder of obit for George Chapman