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‘It's like slow genocide’: Crowd rallies against proposed Medicaid cuts
By RACHEL WACHMAN
Seana Hallberg came from Dover to speak about her son.
NH Supreme Court declines to consider resentencing in murders of Dartmouth professors, sends case back to lower court
By JOHN LIPPMAN
CONCORD — A legal challenge over whether the sentence imposed on the convicted murderer of two Dartmouth College professors violates the state’s constitution has been sent back to a lower court by the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
New Hampshire federal judge partially blocks Trump administration DEI ban
By JEREMY MARGOLIS
A New Hampshire federal judge on Thursday partially blocked a Trump administration directive forbidding diversity, equity and inclusion programming in schools that receive federal funding.
Two of five Grappone auto franchises to be sold as part of family transition
By DAVID BROOKS
The Grappone Auto Group is selling two of its franchises, Toyota and Hyundai, as the company completes the transition into the fourth generation of family ownership.
‘Erosion of civil public discourse’ – Concord mayor makes plea for more civility
By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN
Mayor Byron Champlin took a moment away from talking about housing development in Concord to ask a favor of business leaders in the room.
New Hampshire births fell to a modern low in 2024
By DAVID BROOKS
New Hampshire had 11,761 births in 2024, the lowest number in modern times, as a bump in births after COVID has ended and the state has returned to the long trend of fewer babies being born here every year.
‘New Hampshire is just going to embarrass itself’: Former Child Advocate warns against proposed office cuts
By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI
Moira O’Neill kept the same piece of paper in her pocket for four years.
More research time or information overload? Lawmakers weigh moving state primary elections 3 months earlier
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
New Hampshire could be on the verge of extending its campaign season as lawmakers debate issues of interest and fairness in elections.
Bow recognizes two DPW workers who rescued driver of overturned propane truck
By RACHEL WACHMAN
When a propane delivery tank overturned on I-93 last Tuesday morning near Bow, two members of the Bow Department of Public Works heard the crash. Bruce Maxwell and Duane Reese exited their office and ran up the hill to the scene.
Local Catholics remember and honor Pope Francis’s legacy
By REBECA PEREIRA
The slide show captures an entire life of service.
‘A large chunk of change’: Feathered Friend Brewing disputes tariff on Canadian import
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Tucker Jadczak paid for and received his shipment of beer tap handles weeks ago.
Court: Audio of Harmony Montgomery’s custody hearing can be released
By KATHY McCORMACK
The highest court in Massachusetts ruled Wednesday that audio recordings can be released from the custody hearing of a 5-year-old New Hampshire girl who vanished in 2019 after being placed in her father’s care.
‘Chip’ Chelsey, director of Concord General Services, to retire
By DAVID BROOKS
Earle “Chip” Chesley, Concord’s director of general services, will retire after 22 years of overseeing the city's infrastructure and essential public works services.
‘A bit Kafkaesque’: Federal judge spars with government lawyer over status of Dartmouth international student
By JEREMY MARGOLIS
A federal judge characterized a Trump administration lawyer’s refusal to confirm basic information about the legal status of a Dartmouth College international student as “a bit Kafkaesque” during a lengthy court hearing Tuesday.
For Earth Day, high school student urges Concord to do more for the future
By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN
As the head of Concord’s environmental club, Myrick Oxnard wanted to see city leaders go beyond patting themselves on the back for earth-friendly work already underway.
Cause of Hopkinton brush fire still under investigation
By RACHEL WACHMAN
As the embers cooled Tuesday on the scorched ground of 100 Chase Farm Road in Hopkinton, the cause remained unknown a day after a fire destroyed a garage and spread across five acres of brush and fields.
In turbulent times, a small brewery finds some certainty with solar power
By DAVID BROOKS
The craft beer industry is undergoing a shakeout after years of growth, so if you’re going to expand your small brewery, it helps to have some help. Like 182 solar panels.
Business representatives express alarm at deep cuts to state support of UNH
By DAVID BROOKS
A group of New Hampshire business officials gathered in Concord Tuesday to express alarm about proposed cuts to state support for the university system and they made no mistake about who they blamed.
‘Frivolous and lacking merit’: Complaint against golf committee members over clubhouse vote dismissed
By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN
The city of Concord should want people with relevant experience to give advice about pressing issues — that’s how Steve Shurtleff sees it.
Concord man arrested after middle schooler drug exposure
By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN
A Concord Man is facing drug and child endangerment charges related to an incident where an unresponsive middle school student was taken to Concord Hospital in January.
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