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Budget Cuts Impact Mental Health Resources on Campus
NH House passes bill that would boost caps on wrongful death claims
Lawmakers hear some good news about state revenues – and reasons for concern
How has Hopkinton, one of the smallest public schools in New Hampshire, become such a lacrosse powerhouse?
Monitor Sports Podcast — Catching up on the spring
Opinion: An opportunity to help law enforcement protect children
High schools: Concord girls’ 4x100-meter relay sets school record at Merrimack Invite, plus more track, baseball, lax and tennis results
Adam Montgomery sentenced to minimum 56 years on murder charges in young daughter’s death
Best Buddies Friendship Walk in Concord to foster inclusivity
Neighboring landowner objection stalls Steeplegate redevelopment approval
Plans to redevelop the former Steeplegate Mall will remain before the Zoning Board a little longer after a nearby landowner aired full-throated objections.Onyx Partners, which bought the former Steeplegate Mall and Regal Cinemas properties last year,...
ACLU argues “Keep New England White” banner hung on highway overpass is protected speech
To the ACLU of New Hampshire the phrase “Keep New England White” is a racist and detestable statement that signals to people of color that they are not welcome here. It’s also protected speech under the First Amendment.In a “friends-of-the-court”...
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Neighboring landowner objection stalls Steeplegate redevelopment approval
Northeast Coffee Festival comes to Concord this weekend
Hopkinton tries to nab out-of-town trash bandits
On the Trail: Democrat Maggie Goodlander jumps into race to succeed Kuster
NH Senate panel frowns on bill to ease vehicle inspection requirements
Steeplegate project to reopen to public comment as developer seeks to reduce required parking
Editors Picks
A turbulent 50-year history: Inside the rise and fall of a tiny Catholic college in Warner
Hopkinton tries to nab out-of-town trash bandits
The murky world of town and city flags in NH
Hopkinton chocolatier transforms chocolates into works of art
Sports
Monitor Sports launches new, once-a-week newsletter
To enhance our coverage of local sports, Monitor Sports has launched a new sports newsletter that will hit your inbox every Friday. The email from Eric Rynston-Lobel will provide an overview of the previous week of feature stories and game coverage...
High schools: Concord baseball tops Memorial 11-1, plus more results from Wednesday
Softball: Professional and precise, Coe-Brown continues dominant start to title-defense season
Boys’ lacrosse: Through the lumps, Concord coach thinks young team is ahead of schedule
High schools: Friday and Saturday results
Opinion
Opinion: Invest in child care for NH families
Leanna Lorden is Chief Operating Officer at White Birch Center. At the White Birch Center, we experience the child care crisis every day. The bright red banner on top of our website reads: “No open enrollment opportunities until Fall 2025 for infant,...
Opinion: The slippery slope that should scare us? The trend of legislatures getting involved in personal medical decisions.
Opinion: Protecting NH from PFAS
Opinion: Thank goodness for New Hampshire teachers
Opinion: NH should support SB 553
Politics
Transgender sports ban receives Senate committee support
A controversial bill that would ban transgender girls from participating on NHIAA- sanctioned girls’ sports teams in New Hampshire is expected to be voted on by the Senate next week, after it received support from the Senate’s Education Committee on...
House passes bill to raise minimum marriage age to 18, sending it to governor
Charities will not have to pay rent to casinos under new law
Sununu says he’ll support Trump even if he’s convicted
NH mayors want more help from state on homelessness prevention funds
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Arts & Life
Found a baby bird? Here’s what to do
It is that time of year when vibrant flowers start to bloom, painting landscapes with their colors, and the air is filled with the sweet melodies of songbirds, that encounters with abandoned baby birds or squirrels on the ground become more...
Northeast Coffee Festival comes to Concord this weekend
Henniker Handmade & Homegrown
Colonial Theatre Laconia presents Piff the Magic Dragon
The Loft at Hermit Woods presents Pete Kilpatrick
Obituaries
Jean Cleverly
Canterbury, NH - Jean Cleverly, age 76, of Canterbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on Monday, May 6, 2024. Jean was born in Toledo, Ohio on April 12, 1948. In the mid 1980's Jean advanced her legal administration ... remainder of obit for Jean Cleverly
Ellen Victoria McEvoy
Concord, NH - Ellen Victoria McEvoy, age 83, of Clinton Street, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her home. She was born in Nashua, NH the daughter of the late Weston and Edith (Holt) McEvoy. Ellen lived in St. Paul, MN for alm... remainder of obit for Ellen Victoria McEvoy
Valerie Sue Pearson
Cook, MN - Valerie Sue Pearson, 64, of Cook, MN passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2024. Valerie was born October 30, 1958 to Edgar and Zula (Corson) Riel in Concord, NH. She grew up and attended school in Pittsfield, graduating from Pitt... remainder of obit for Valerie Sue Pearson
Timothy James Nelson
Brentwood, NH - Timothy "Tim" Nelson, 57, of Three Ponds Drive, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Brigham and Women's Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Tim Nelson was a man who loved his family. His unwavering dedication... remainder of obit for Timothy James Nelson
