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1 dead in overnight fire in Weare
Unwanted guns turned into garden implements Saturday
Opinion: Ambulance importance
Mill Brook School celebrates Teacher of the Year semifinalist Laura McKenna
In Laura McKenna’s second-grade class at Concord’s Mill Brook School, her 16 students speak at least four different languages at home, from Kinyarwanda to French.On Tuesday morning, following a meeting that involved freeze dance, high fives, and a...
With few changes, Concord City Council unanimously passes budget
Hailing the roughly $170 million spending plan as “tight,” “responsible” and “as good as we can get it,” Concord city councilors unanimously approved the city’s 2025 budget Monday night.Including councilors’ adjustments — the reinstatement of a...
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“We dont want to move” – As Concord continues to increase taxes, those on a fixed income fear what’s next
In Pembroke schools, end of year celebrations are colored by anxiety about what next year will bring
‘A piece of me is gone’: Mother grieves son killed in motorcycle crash
Despite governor’s order, hundreds of properties seized for unpaid taxes during pandemic
Track: Bishop Brady’s Gentchos sweeps sprints; Concord’s Twite, Reynolds and Goulas win state titles at Meet of Champions
Historic Norris House in downtown Concord torn down to make way for new development
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Remembering Alice: Community supports family after young mother of four dies
After more than 80 years, WWII veteran’s remains buried in his native N.H.
Historic Norris House in downtown Concord torn down to make way for new development
Despite governor’s order, hundreds of properties seized for unpaid taxes during pandemic
Sports
Track: Bishop Brady’s Gentchos sweeps sprints; Concord’s Twite, Reynolds and Goulas win state titles at Meet of Champions
DURHAM — One week after making an impression on Division III, Bishop Brady senior Josh Gentchos made one on the entire state, nearly tying the state record in the 100-meter dash and also winning the 200 meters, highlighting area performances at the...
Opinion
Opinion: A beneficial merger for Granite Staters
George Bald is former state Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development. During my time in public service, first as mayor of Somersworth and going on to lead economic development for Rochester, to the Pease Development...
Opinion: The harsher approach to student protests today
Opinion: When it comes time to choose a Medicare plan, buyer beware
Opinion: An ode to gardening
Opinion: They doth protest too much: Israel and Hamas nix the ICC

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
Major N.H. voting law change nears finish line despite objections
The largest change to New Hampshire election laws in recent history: That’s how some are describing a setof Republican-backed bills that would create new requirements for people looking to register to vote. The bills would also make New Hampshire...
On the trail: How will Trump trial verdict impact N.H. races?
NH Senate rejects landfill moratorium again
Bill to require citizenship documents for NH voter registration would be unique in US
N.H. Senate kills school funding bill despite districts, mayors voicing need
Arts & Life
Stars align for Peterborough Players summer theatre season
Begin with compelling stories, add one-part exquisite set and costume design, one-part well-seasoned fan favorites and one-part fresh to The Players talent. Mix well with the help of masterful directors and you’ve got the making of one unforgettable...
From the Farm: Calves are the counselors at cow camp
Vintage Views: The Concord Pound Keepers
Obituaries
Arthur Springsteen
Sunapee, NH - Arthur William Springsteen was born in Milford, Connecticut, October 30, 1948, and died at his home in Sunapee NH on May 28, 2024, with his wife and special kitties, Koji and Sakura, nearby. He was the only son of Stan... remainder of obit for Arthur Springsteen
George A. Desjardins
Hooksett, NH - The Reverend George A. Desjardins was called to his rest and to the glory of the Resurrection promised by the Lord on May 26, 2024. He was 91 years old. Father Desjardins was born on November 12, 1932, in Dover, New H... remainder of obit for George A. Desjardins
Sandra Pickering
Sandra "Sandy" Pickering Concord , NH - Sandra Ames Pickering, 64, passed away on Monday, May 27th, 2024, at Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord after a 23-year courageous battle with cancer. She was Born on September 30th, 1959, in Con... remainder of obit for Sandra Pickering
William Bogalis
, 77, of Concord passed away on May 30, 2024 from complications of lymphoma which was in partial remission. Bill leaves his adoring wife of 54 years Christine, devoted loving daughters Emily and Stephanie, son-in-law Dale, sister Nikki and n... remainder of obit for William Bogalis

Recovery advocates urge Cinde Warmington to drop out of governor’s race
Sentinel to shift to mail delivery; aims to improve consistency via postal service
As bail reform goes to negotiations, some say a compromise is finally possible
High schools: Kearsarge’s West and Miller advance to doubles final four; Hopkinton softball and Concord boys’ lax lose

High schools: Underhill leads Belmont baseball, Bow softball rallies on busy quarterfinal Saturday
Boys’ lacrosse: Puc scores game-winning goal with 23 seconds left, Hopkinton holds off Coe-Brown comeback to reach semifinals
Gallery: Jake Reardon’s walkoff sends Bow baseball to the Division II semifinals
Girls’ lacrosse: Overtime loss to No. 3 Gilford ends No. 2 Bow’s championship quest
Book art exhibit, zine workshop comes to Twiggs Gallery in Boscawen
New Hampshire Audubon McLane Center’s Native Plant Sale and Spring Craft Fair this weekend