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Inside EFAs: From books to skiing, here’s how homeschooling families spend their Education Freedom Account dollars
Editor’s note: This story is part of the Monitor’s Inside EFAs series, which examines New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account program. The series’ first story focused on how money is spent on private and religious schools.

Willem Avenant finished the 2025 Dakar Rally – a dream come true
Willem Avenant sipped on a coffee with bruised and calloused hands and a big smile, one of profound accomplishment.
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Sports

High schools: Concord, Brinity girls’ hockey continue win streaks, plus more results from Wednesday
Concord 6, Kingswood-Prospect Mountain 3


Opinion

Opinion: HB 524 would hurt parents, children and pediatric practices
Julie Kim, M.D., Ph.D, and Christine Arsnow, M.D., are, respectively, president and vice president of the New Hampshire American Academy of Pediatrics.





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

Bipartisan NHouse vote kills right-to-work bill
As the results flashed on the House of Representatives screens – solidifying a vote to kill a bill that would’ve made New Hampshire a “right-to-work” state – union members and legislators alike erupted in applause.



Arts & Life

Love and chocolate: a look inside Granite State Candy Shoppe
From heart-shaped chocolates and candies with love messages to pink and red gummies and flower-adorned confections, Valentine’s Day at Granite State Candy Shoppe is quite the occasion.



Obituaries

Loudon, NH - John J. Michael, 70, of Loudon, NH, passed away of natural causes on January 20, 2025, on the property he lovingly called "Michael Mountain". He and his wife spent many years of hard work and dedication transforming the woo... remainder of obit for John J. Michael

Contoocook, NH - Richard Joseph Gibbons Sr., age 71, passed away on February 11, 2025, at home. He was born on March 10, 1953, in Waltham, MA, the son of the late Robert and Margaret Gibbons. He was a 1972 graduate of Waltham High Scho... remainder of obit for Richard Joseph Gibbons

Arthur Nutter, Sr. Northwood, NH - Arthur M. Nutter, Sr., 96, of Northwood, passed away in his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. He was born in Pittsfield on December 7, 1928, son of the late Charles H. and Lill... remainder of obit for Arthur Nutter Sr.

Alton, NH - It is with profound sadness that the family of Bruce H. Bairstow of Alton, NH announces his unexpected passing on February 10th, 2025. He was 69 years old. Born on February 1st, 1956 in Waukegan, IL to the late Dr. Bruce A.... remainder of obit for Bruce H. Bairstow