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‘It’s the first thing I’ve ever accomplished’: Graduates celebrate completing Second Start’s Adult Diploma Program
‘He died for his country’: Pittsfield honors U.S. Marine who lost his life in Vietnam War
Manchester airport adds free ASL translation app for deaf travelers
Baseball: Bow secures top-four seed with win over Kingswood
High schools: Concord boys’ lax secures tourney spot with victory, Kearsarge and Brady tennis advance to semis, more results from Thursday
Stefany Shaheen, daughter of New Hampshire senator, launches House bid
Senate lawmakers vote to lift betting limits to attract high-rollers to New Hampshire’s casinos
Two Villages Art Society begins summer members show
Inside EFAs: How school vouchers have fueled an enrollment boom at Christian schools across New Hampshire
This story is the fifth in an ongoing series about New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account program. Read the other stories here.
‘The skills to excel’: CTRC graduates prepare to enter the workforce
Maggie Hall was eight years old when her grandmother was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
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‘Bittersweet’: The Post on Main Street closes Friday
Messy parking around Concord’s bus terminal won’t get less messy any time soon
Jesse Sullivan pleads guilty to second-degree murder of half-brother, Zackary
In echo of 2014 struggle, Market Basket board sidelines ‘Artie T.’ from CEO spot
Historic former Boscawen library building on sale – again
New Concord apartments open in former First Congregational Church
Editors Picks
The Monitor’s guide to the New Hampshire legislature
One year after UNH protest, new police body camera footage casts doubt on assault charges against students
‘It’s always there’: 50 years after Vietnam War’s end, a Concord veteran recalls his work to honor those who fought
‘We honor your death’ – Arranging services for those who die while homeless in Concord
Sports
High schools: Bow girls’ tennis advances in tourney, Stark baseball beats MV, Kearsarge softball wins first games of the season; Wednesday’s results
No. 9 Bow 7, No. 8 Kingswood 2
Boys’ Lacrosse: Bean reaches milestone in Coe-Brown win over Bow in heavy hitters matchup, 13-3
High schools: Hillsboro-Deering sweeps Hopkinton; Tuesday’s baseball, softball, lacrosse and tournament tennis
High schools: Concord softball falls on Senior Day; Stark, Brady baseball win on Memorial Day
Track & field: Belmont’s Lacasse, Takantjas win four events each to lead Red Raiders to Wilderness League Championship titleOpinion
Opinion: How dark can it get?
Jonathan P. Baird lives in Wilmot.
Opinion: Unfair taxes, unfair schools: The New Hampshire way
Opinion: In the fight to stop sexual violence, can polio hold the solutions?
Opinion: Where are the permanent solutions for a more stable budget?
Opinion: My memories of Vietnam 50 years later
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
Artist Spotlight: Brittany Batchelder
With creativity abounding in the community around us, The Concord Insider, in collaboration with Concord Arts Market, highlights local artists on a regular basis.
Young Professional of the Month Katie Duncan shares about creativity, community, connection
Tiny Tapestry sale at Red River Theaters raising money for Concord Coalition to End Homelessness
Bowling for a cause: Angelman Syndrome Fundraiser coming to Boutwell’s
Beautify Allenstown hosting community cleanup day
Obituaries
Alexander William Saltmarsh
Bow, NH - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alexander William Saltmarsh, a lifelong resident of Bow, New Hampshire, who died peacefully at the family home on May 19, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on January 31, ... remainder of obit for Alexander William Saltmarsh
Alexander William Saltmarsh
Bow, NH - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alexander William Saltmarsh, a lifelong resident of Bow, New Hampshire, who died peacefully at the family home on May 19, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on January 31, ... remainder of obit for Alexander William Saltmarsh
Francis Marcellino Jr.
Francis "Frank" Marcellino Jr. Concord, NH - Memorial Visiting Hours will be held on Friday, June 6th from 4 to 7 PM at the Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main Street, Concord for Francis "Frank" Marcellino Jr., age 88 of Concord, NH, who ... remainder of obit for Francis Marcellino Jr.
A. Scott Wiren
Loudon, NH - Mr. Scott Wiren, 83, of Loudon, passed away peacefully in the care of the Granite VNA Hospice House on May 26, 2025 after a long period of declining health. Born in Concord, Scott was the eldest son of the late Allen and D... remainder of obit for A. Scott Wiren
