Athlete of the Week: Nate Kiah, Bow Falcons
Track & field: Hopkinton’s Lane wins New England title in 3,200 meters, Concord’s Saysaw runs state record times in 100 and 200
Canterbury honors George Shannon, citizen and fallen soldier, with memorial stone on 250th Bunker Hill anniversary
Ayotte’s travel plans and lawmakers’ finish line: What to look for in the State House this week
Boys’ Lacrosse: Bears narrowly lose to Plymouth in D-III championship, 7-5
Boys’ volleyball: Coe-Brown wins program’s first championship, completes perfect season
Baseball: John Stark falls in D-II championship to top-ranked Souhegan
Baseball: Bishop Brady falls to Monadnock, 2-1, in D-III final
Softball: Coe-Brown falls short in fourth consecutive championship appearance to Kingswood, 8-2
UPDATE: Suspect in Water St. Bridge shooting arrested, facing arraignment amid ongoing investigation
Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in relation to a shooting that occurred at a homeless encampment under the Water St. Bridge in Concord on Saturday, June 7.
Concord’s two Rite Aid stores shutting soon
Concord’s two Rite Aid stores will be completely shut within a month, with the pharmacies in each location closing in late June.
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A Webster property was sold for unpaid taxes in 2021. Now, the former owner wants his money back
Photos: Concord High students strut their stuff at prom
Photos and video: Concord ‘No Kings’ protests bring new voices
Concord city councilors reconsider their nomination process after appointment backlash
‘Unlimited’ — Concord Seniors turn their tassels
Both remaining Rite Aid stores in Concord slated for closure
Editors Picks
Missing in Manchester: A timeline of the missing persons investigation for Glenn Chrzan
Inside EFAs: How school vouchers have fueled a Christian school enrollment boom in New Hampshire
City prepares to clear, clean longstanding encampments in Healy Park
Productive or poisonous? Yearslong clubhouse fight ends with council approval
Sports
Softball: Coe-Brown stays ahead of MV and advances to championship with 18-9 win
The Coe-Brown softball team trusted its bats from beginning to end to outscore Merrimack Valley in the Division II semifinals on Wednesday. An eight-run first inning and a seven-run sixth saw the Bears run away and move on to the state finals.
Softball: Concord’s underdog run ends in semis to undefeated Lancers, 2-1
Baseball: Bishop Brady advances to first final since 1989, Belmont falls in D-III semis
Baseball: John Stark delivers dream scenario in 9-0 semifinal win
Girls’ lacrosse: ‘Who would have thought?’ – Pride team reflects on first state championship appearance in program historyOpinion
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Opinion: Our leaders’ puzzling decision to eliminate the State Council on the Arts
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
New Hampshire school phone ban could be among strictest in the country
When Gov. Kelly Ayotte called on the state legislature to pass a school phone ban in January, the pivotal question wasn’t whether the widely popular policy would pass but how far it would go.
Concord became a Housing Champion. Now, state lawmakers could eliminate the funding.
‘A wild accusation’: House votes to nix Child Advocate after Rep. suggests legislative interference 
Sununu decides he won’t run for Senate despite praise from Trump
Town elections offer preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwidee-Edition
Arts & Life
High Range coming to Henniker Concert Series
High Range, a high-energy roots/folk/bluegrass group with a long list of superlative reviews from national publications as well as raves from local attendees, returns to Henniker to perform at the Angela Robinson Bandstand in Henniker, Tuesday evening, June 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Young Professional of the Month Cady Hickman: Harmonizing Marketing, Marathons and Meaningful Moments
Artist spotlight: Jackie Hanson
White Mountain art exhibition makes new home at New Hampshire Historical Society 
A sneak peak of summer events in the Concord area
Obituaries
Malcolm A.R. Stewart Jr.
Malcolm A.R. Stewart, Jr. Concord, NH - Malcolm A.R. Stewart, Jr., 86, of Concord, NH died on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Concord Hospital, in Concord, NH. Malcolm was born on July 15, 1938, in Laconia, NH, the son of the late Malcolm A.... remainder of obit for Malcolm A.R. Stewart Jr.
Robert J. Cassavaugh
Robert J. "Bob" Cassavaugh Penacook, NH - Robert J. "Bob" Cassavaugh, 96, of Penacook, passed away on June 6, 2025, at the Merrimack County Nursing Home, surrounded by family. He was born in Concord, NH on April 6, 1929, as the only chil... remainder of obit for Robert J. Cassavaugh
Constance W. Landry
Hooksett, NH - Mrs. Constance W. (Wilcox) Landry, 77, of Hooksett, passed away peacefully at the Villa Crest Nursing Center on June 5, 2025, after a period of declining health. Born in Berlin, Vermont, Connie was the daughter of Thomas... remainder of obit for Constance W. Landry
Robert Blake Gifford
Garrett Park, MD - Robert Blake Gifford, 78, of Garrett Park, Maryland, passed away on June 2, 2025, after a sudden battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Concord, New Hampshire, Bob attended Concord High School before serving in the Un... remainder of obit for Robert Blake Gifford
