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Has the Monitor moved? Yes. No. Sort of.
What does it feel like to drive in NASCAR?
Truck driver dies after going off I-93 into Winnipesaukee River
Dry weather raises outdoor fire danger in New Hampshire
School districts and teachers union sue state to block DEI ban in public schools
Concord swimmers reflect on physical, mental benefits of being in the water: ‘It’s magical’
Hopkinton residents divided on diversifying housing supply
N.H. stove manufacturer hurt by tariffs, end of tax breaks
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Facing another beaver dilemma, Bow looks for final fix
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New Hampshire farm store for sale amid struggles of direct-to-consumer model
With neo-Nazi rally in Concord, extremism is on the rise in New Hampshire
Concord residents share diverse views on inclusion and belonging in city
Popular rail-biking business at risk by Greenway Trail expansion: ‘Why can’t we have both?’
Has the Monitor moved? Yes. No. Sort of.
Local photographer captures the faces of the Friendly Kitchen: ‘I see me’
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Hundreds of thousands of blooms: Sunflower festivals start this weekend
New Hampshire farm store for sale amid struggles of direct-to-consumer model
Concord area population growth in line with state as a whole from 2020 to 2024
Sports
Red Sox’s Jackie Bradley Jr. teaches golf for a day at Candia Woods
Boys and Girls Club of Central and Northern New Hampshire director of operations Bob Carter described him as one of the greatest defensive center fielders of all time and as an electrifying member of the 2018 World Series-winning Boston Red Sox.
Weare Post 65 ends memorable baseball season in opening rounds of American Legion state tournament
Athlete of the Week: Michael Heine, Merrimack Valley High School
Concord National LL Softball to play in second game of NE Regional on Tuesday after loss to Guilford, Connecticut
Bow Brook Tennis Club hosts men’s A and B tournamentsOpinion
Opinion: My client Ozzy Osbourne
I like most kinds of music, but heavy metal is another story. So, I took no note of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Diary of a Madman” tour, which began in Germany in November 1981, moved on to the U.K., and arrived in the United States at the beginning of 1982.
Opinion: Trumpism in a dying democracy
Opinion: What Coolidge’s century-old decision can teach us today
Opinion: The art of diplomacy
Opinion: After Roe: Three years of resistance, care and community
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
Franklin Area Children’s Theatre presents “Dear Edwina Jr.”
Franklin Area Children’s Theater is proud to announce its summer performance, “Dear Edwina Jr.” Franklin Area Children’s Theater is a day camp focused on helping kids build performance skills, as well as confidence through the arts. Campers bring a full show from script to stage in just two weeks, learning and making friends all along the way.
Bow Rotary holds summer concerts
Shana Stack Band coming to Henniker
League of NH Craftsmen 92nd annual fair coming to Newbury
Community Players of Concord celebrate 97th season, prepare for 98th
Obituaries
Patricia Farrell
Patricia (Dow) Farrell Lakeland, FL - Patricia Ann (Dow) Farrell, age 79, most recently of Lakeland FL, passed away July 20, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 10, 1946 in Concord, NH to Mary and Paul Dow. Pat g... remainder of obit for Patricia Farrell
Roger W. Ingerson
Concord, NH - Roger William Ingerson, 83, surrounded by love, compassion, and kindness passed away July 8, 2025 at The Birches at Concord after dealing with Alzheimer's and declining health. He had resided in Pembroke, NH for 58 yea... remainder of obit for Roger W. Ingerson
Lois Soderstrom
Rockledge, FL - Lois M. Soderstrom, 80, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025. Born March 13, 1945 in Newport, NH, Lois graduated from high school there before moving to Concord, where she worked over a decade as a bank teller at ... remainder of obit for Lois Soderstrom
Judith S. Gill
Concord, NH - Judith Nutting Strong Gill, born December 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, curiosity, and boundless generosity that touched everyone fortunat... remainder of obit for Judith S. Gill
