
Reclaiming Healy Park: A symbol of renewal and a reckoning with homelessness in Concord
On a warm fall day in 2003, what had once been a dumping ground for coal byproduct along the Merrimack River in Concord was opened to the public as a city park.

Athlete of the Week: Ella Goulas, Concord High School
Concord High School track and field senior Ella Goulas recently won three NHIAA titles at the Division I state championship.
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Sports

Athlete of the Week: Nate Kiah, Bow Falcons
Bow High School senior pitcher Nate Kiah had a stellar season on the mound and was a part of many deep playoff runs during his varsity career.
Opinion

Opinion: Iran and Gaza: A U.S. foreign policy of barbarism
When I swore an oath to enlist in the military, one important statement I’m to uphold is the “… I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”





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.

Arts & Life

Artist spotlight: Leah Kuehne
This week’s artist spotlight, brought to you through a collaboration with the Concord Insider and the Concord Arts Market, focuses on Leah Kuehne, who lives in Rumney and grew up in Manchester. Kuehne graduated from Gordon College with a degree in Fine Art. She works in a range of mediums including, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and oils. Her work is inspired by nature and includes, landscape, abstract landscape and florals.




Obituaries

Concord, NH - A Tribute to a Life Well Lived It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Timothy Patrick Deal, formerly of New Hampshire, who departed this world far too early on May 10, 2025. Tim passed quietly in his home... remainder of obit for Timothy Patrick Deal

Concord, NH - Marilyn B. Ross; 96, of Concord, formerly of Pembroke, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Presidential Oaks in Concord, following a period of declining health. She was born on April 25, 1929, in Natick, MA; daughter... remainder of obit for Marilyn B. Ross

Belmont, NH - Roberta Lee Coffey, 64, of Union Road, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born on November 19, 1960, in Concord, NH, the daughter of the late Archer Frederick Smith and Pauline (Scar... remainder of obit for Roberta Lee Coffey

Rockledge, FL - Donald Soderstrom, a Hall of Fame high school athlete, minor league baseball player, coach, and lifelong sportsman, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockledge, Florida, on June 15, 2025. He was 90. Born in Conco... remainder of obit for Donald Soderstrom