Students’ first glimpse of new Allenstown school draws awe
Jaws dropped and cheers erupted as Allenstown students entered their new school building for the first time Thursday morning.“Yo, this looks like a mall,” said an eighth grade boy in a Bruins shirt. “Smell that new school smell,” observed another.“We...
‘Bridging the gap’: Phenix Hall pitch to soften downtown height rules moves forward
Sue McCoo knew that adding flexibility to downtown zoning to allow for the repurposing of Phenix Hall would mean her store, Hilltop Consignment, would probably lose its longtime home on Main Street. The zoning change would open the door for the...
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Sports
High schools: Tuesday’s track, baseball, softball, lacrosse and tennis results
Boys’ TrackMerrimack Valley 110.33, Bow 101.66, Pembroke 44, St. Thomas 41, Bishop Brady 35Key players: MV – Nicolas Ogelsby (1st high jump, 1st long jump), Brayden Laroche (1st 100 hurdles, 1st 300 hurdles)), Mychal Reynolds (1st 400), Abhiman Karki...
Opinion
Opinion: Bankers have the NH Public Deposit Investment Pool in their sights
Todd Selig is the longtime town manager in Durham. Senate Bill 553 would require public funds from localities be invested in NH banks, where the NH Bankers Association, the lobbying arm for the banks, argues that according to a study it commissioned,...
Politics
Sununu says he’ll support Trump even if he’s convicted
As jury selection begins this week in the hush-money trial of former President Donald Trump, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu says he doesn’t believe many voters view Trump’s criminal indictments, his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, or his election denialism...
Arts & Life
NH Furniture Masters present new member show this spring
The NH Furniture Masters are pleased to feature the work of three new members in our spring exhibition: Dan Faia, Mike Korsak, and Philip Morley. This exhibit celebrates the creativity and dedication of our newest members and brings together a diverse...
Obituaries
Belmont, NH - Arthur "Sonny" Stern, 82, passed on Friday, April 12, 2024, while returning from wintering in Florida. He was born on March 8, 1942, in Frederick Maryland. Sonny was the o... remainder of obit for Arthur R. Stern
Barbara J. (Smith) McCaffrey Concord, NH - Barbara J. (Smith) McCaffrey, died peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the age of 97, after a period of declining health. She was born in Conc... remainder of obit for Barbara J. McCaffrey
Loudon, NH - Larraine Butler, 77 years old, of Loudon, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Larraine leaves behind her husband, James F. Butler, who she ... remainder of obit for Larraine E. Butler
Boscawen , NH - Jane A. Haskell, 95, died peacefully on Saturday April 13, 2024, at Merrimack County Nursing Home. She was born in Dover, NH, the daughter of Amy (Towle) and Harold Brow... remainder of obit for Jane A. Haskell