‘The price you pay’: As weekend bottlenecks grow, more cars get rerouted through Concord neighborhoods
Emily and Ian West bought their Concord home just over a decade ago on Iron Works Road, thrilled that they could look out over Russell Martin Park from their front porch, and that the backyard sloped down to a charmingly swampy bog, a natural “magical...
In new novel Go Home, veteran author partners with Concord teen to explore immigration, identity
Lochan Sharma has faint memories of Nepal. He knows he used to run in the halls of the school his dad worked at and that he was enrolled in classes quite young. His family helps him stitch together the fabric of the life he left – his sister reminds...
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Crowd gathers at Bow soccer game to protest transgender girls competing in girls' sports and school district no-trespass orders
‘This is a real gem’: New section of Merrimack River Greenway Trail in Concord completed
‘I fear the country I love is becoming the country I left’ – For Lily Tang Williams, her politics are rooted in lessons from China
Mass. Couple indicted for illegally voting in Concord in 2020, 2022
Former UNH Wildcats running back, Dylan Laube, is biding his time to debut with the Las Vegas Raiders
A tour of the Balsams as restoration plans continue
Editors Picks
‘How do we serve them for serving us?’: Nonprofit Swim With A Mission aims to give back to veterans
Crowd gathers at Bow soccer game to protest transgender girls competing in girls' sports and school district no-trespass orders
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: Wednesday’s results
Boys’ SoccerHopkinton 7, Inter-Lakes 0Key players: Hopkinton – Fin Murphy (goal, assist), Kristof Cauley (goal, assist), Deegan Tomaz (goal, assist), Cole Breault (goal), Will Lee (goal), Kyle Buelte (goal), Mike Pantano (goal), Nolan Linstad...
High schools: Concord sweeps Tuesday matches
Opinion
Opinion: Statewide family planning needs greater support
Nicole Clegg is the interim CEO of Planned Parenthood of Northern New England and Planned Parenthood New Hampshire Action Fund. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) is facing a financial crisis unlike any we have experienced in our...
Opinion: It’s time to look at Loudon Road
Opinion: Our students deserve a better middle school
Opinion: Rachel, Shireen, Ayşenur — dead. When will it end?
Opinion: Home-based solutions to a healthcare crisis

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
Craig, Ayotte clash on abortion, state budget and trustworthiness at first debate
Joyce Craig’s tenure as Manchester mayor remains a central focus of the race for governor as the Democratic nominee drew on her experience in executive office while her Republican opponent, Kelly Ayotte, continued to attack her leadership record...
Opponents of New Hampshire voter registration law see a blueprint in Kansas
Is Trump a drag on Ayotte?
Arts & Life
5th annual Blues, Brews & BBQ returns to Concord
Concord Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) is proud to hold its fifth annual Blues, Brews & BBQ fundraiser event featuring live music and all-you-can-eat barbeque.“Blues, Brews & BBQ” will take place on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m....
Talk to focus on Donald Hall, Jane Kenyon and Maxine Kumin
Henniker Handmade & Homegrown to take over downtown
From the Farm: Retirement, here we come
theatreKAPOW opens its 17th season this month
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
Mark D. DuVerger
Bradford, NH - Mark D. DuVerger, 67, of Bradford, NH, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with illness. He was surrounded by his loving family, who will forever cherish his memory. Born o... remainder of obit for Mark D. DuVerger
Patricia E. Cassidy
Franklin, NH - PATRICIA ELIZABETH (MCELHINNEY) CASSIDY January 16 1951-September 21 2024 It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Elizabeth Cassidy announce her passing after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. ... remainder of obit for Patricia E. Cassidy
Beverly A. Testarmarta
Bedford, NH - On September 18th, 2024, we said goodbye to Beverly Testarmata, a woman as fierce as they come. She passed peacefully, surrounded by family. We already miss her dearly. Bev was the daughter of the late Frank & Pat Villanue... remainder of obit for Beverly A. Testarmarta

On the trail: Craig’s party advantage over Ayotte
New England College gets $10 million gift, its biggest ever
The Deerfield Fair is running through Sunday
Housing is big in NH governor race — and Ayotte and Craig both have skin in the game
Volleyball: Coe-Brown beat John Stark in three sets to keep rolling
Manchester Police Department releases few details on its response to ‘manhunt’ incident

Girls’ soccer: Hopkinton Hawks fly past Newfound, 6-0, and remain undefeated halfway through season
High schools: Hopkinton boys’ soccer remains undefeated, first place in D-III; plus more Monday results
High schools: Bow field hockey hands Hollis first loss, Concord boys’ soccer earns first win and more on a busy homecoming weekend
Education vouchers, cannabis legalization and more: What to expect from the State House in 2025
N.H.’s youngest legislators hope to empower others to join them