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Meet Moriah Billups, Young Professional of the Year

06-25-2025 8:00 AM

Moriah Billups has been named the Young Professional of the Year by the Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce. Billups, 32, currently lives in Hooksett and works at Concord Hospital Trust as a philanthropy office. She was honored at the Chamber’s Pinnacle Awards in early June and previously was named Young Professional of the Month in February 2023. 


Artist spotlight: Leah Kuehne

06-24-2025 9:00 AM

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.


“A Time to Gather Stones,” based on a local historical crime, premieres in Pittsfield

06-23-2025 9:00 AM

The Pittsfield Players will premiere Concord writer George Kelly’s new play, “A Time to Gather Stones,” at the Scenic Theatre in Pittsfield on Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29.


Scott Kirby to bring a bit of Key West to Henniker

06-20-2025 8:00 AM

Scott Kirby to bring a bit of Key West to Henniker-


Making music: Contoocook-raised Derek Astles celebrates new album, old collaborations

06-19-2025 10:55 AM

By RACHEL WACHMAN

For Derek Astles, music offers a manual to the world.


Free outdoor concert with The Rockin’ Daddios in Concord

06-19-2025 10:03 AM

On Thursday, June 26, step back in time with The Rockin’ Daddios, bringing the unforgettable harmonies of the '50s and '60s to life! This family-friendly concert will have you smiling, singing, and reminiscing about the golden days of rock ’n’ roll.


“ON/OFF The Wall”: A new collaborative art exhibit

06-19-2025 8:01 AM

“ON/OFF The Wall”: A new collaborative art exhibit-


2025 Brodsky Prize for Excellence in Student Journalism awarded to Londonderry junior

06-18-2025 8:00 AM

In celebration of excellence and innovation in student journalism, the prestigious Brodsky Prize has announced its 2025 winners, spotlighting the state's most promising high school journalists.


Concord Hospital Health System welcomes New England College nursing cohort

06-17-2025 8:00 AM

Last month, Concord Hospital Health System welcomed this year’s cohort of 18 nursing students from the New England College class of 2027.


Lafayette’s Final Tour Reenactment coming to Pembroke

06-16-2025 1:46 PM

The Pembroke Historical Society and the Friends of the Pembroke Town Library will host one of New Hampshire’s Reenactments of the Final U.S. Tour by the Marquis de Lafayette, the French nobleman who fought on the side of the Colonists in the American Revolutionary War. The event will be held on Saturday, June 21 – 200 years to the day of his 1825 visit to Pembroke – at 6 p.m. at the Town Library at 313 Pembroke Street.


Zonta Club of Concord awards local scholarships

06-16-2025 1:43 PM

Zonta Club of Concord presented thousands of dollars in scholarships to seven New Hampshire women and girls at the start of June. The awardees across the state include Annabelle Cattabriga of Dunbarton, Preesha Chatterjee of Bow and Valerie Lingner of Loudon.


High Range coming to Henniker Concert Series

06-13-2025 9:00 AM

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

06-12-2025 8:00 AM

Meet Cady Hickman, a marketing specialist who lives in Manchester and works at Rumford Stone in Bow. Her talents stretch far beyond the office. As a proud Concord Rotarian and PR Chair, co-founder of Queen City Improv and a national performer, Cady brings creativity and connection to every role she takes on. She travels the country singing the national anthem at marathons through her initiative, “Cady Sings & Strides,” and was named to the Union Leader’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2021.


Artist spotlight: Jackie Hanson

06-10-2025 8:01 AM

With creativity abounding in the community around us, The Concord Insider, in collaboration with Concord Arts Market, highlights local artists on a regular basis.


‘Blocks made by Shirley Mento’: Creating connections through crafting

06-07-2025 2:00 PM

By KIERA McLAUGHLIN

Known as an expert seamstress at Peabody Place in Franklin, Shirley Mento continues to leave her mark on the residents, including those who came after she moved out.


Vintage Views: The Concord Mayoral Race Fiasco of 1939

06-07-2025 1:00 PM


Homeyer: Gardening in difficult conditions

06-07-2025 7:02 AM

By HENRY HOMEYER

The very last day of May this year surprised me: we got three inches of rain in a little over 12 hours. Although not unheard of, it came after a month when we often got an inch or two of rain over a two- or three-day period. The ground is soggy, our brook is overflowing … and we have no way of knowing if the summer will continue wet or turn hot and dry. As gardeners in uncertain times, it helps to plan for the worst and celebrate when we have the best. Let’s look at what you can do to help your plants survive.


White Mountain art exhibition makes new home at New Hampshire Historical Society

06-04-2025 9:01 AM

The New Hampshire Historical Society’s newest exhibition, “A Legacy of Landscapes: Selections from the Linda and P. Andrews McLane Collection,” displays more than 60 paintings of White Mountain landscape art from a single private collection. Most of these paintings have not been on view to the public for many years.


A sneak peak of summer events in the Concord area

06-03-2025 9:00 AM

Getting excited for the summer and all it has to offer? Here’s a sneak preview of some of the most exciting events coming to the Concord area in the next few months!


Pierce Manse reopens for the season

06-02-2025 9:01 AM

The Pierce Manse, the historic Concord home of New Hampshire’s only U.S. president, Franklin Pierce, opened for guided tours last week. The Manse will be open Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 25. Reservations are not required.


Your Daily Puzzles

Cross|Word

An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."

Flipart

A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.

Really Bad Chess

Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.

SpellTower

Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.

Typeshift

Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.


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