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Giving life back to board sports: Back Alley Boards upcycles boards into art
Snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing are great ways to stay active, but once a board gets scraped and beat up, most people move on from their well-loved piece of equipment and store it in the garage or toss it away. Back Alley Boards, the brainchild of three New Hampshire artists, gives these boards new life by upcycling and turning them into art.

Memorial Day events in the Concord area
Memorial Day provides a time for solemn remembrance of those who died serving their country. Many local towns hold ceremonies or events to commemorate these lives lost in service. Here is a list of local Memorial Day events.
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Sports

Girls’ lacrosse: Bow bounces back with 13-3 win over Bishop Brady
Bow needed to bounce back after their five-game win streak was cut short but John Stark on Monday. Josie Johnson swooped in with a first-half hat-trick alongside a strong Falcons front line to win easily at home and keep moving toward the playoffs.
Opinion

Opinion: Unfair taxes, unfair schools: The New Hampshire way
Ted Morgan is a retired professor of political science living in Tamworth.





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

Concord became a Housing Champion. Now, state lawmakers could eliminate the funding.
In December, Concord’s work to clear the path for more housing hit a new level.
Arts & Life

Young Professional of the Month Katie Duncan shares about creativity, community, connection
Meet Katie Duncan, Membership Manager and Educational Outreach Coordinator at the Capitol Center for the Arts. The 35-year old Concord resident’s passion for the arts and the Concord community shines through her work. From theater stages to local lakes, Katie shares how growing up in Greater Concord shaped her path—and why she’s dedicated to giving back.




Obituaries

Doris M. "Dot" McCormack Barnstead, NH - Doris M. "Dot" McCormack, 81, of Barnstead, NH, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born on April 9, 1944, in New Bedford, MA, daughter of the late Lucien and L... remainder of obit for Doris M. McCormack

Cynthia "Cindi" Atwell Barnstead, NH - Cynthia "Cindi" Atwell, 73, of Barnstead, NH, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a long and courageous battle with dementia and cancer. Born on December 1... remainder of obit for Cynthia Atwell

New London, NH - Roger Lincoln Sullivan, 85, of Clover Lane, died Sunday, May 18, 2025 at his home. He was born in Bridgeport, CT on February 12, 1940 the son of Albert L. and Edith (Riley) Sullivan. Roger was raised in Stratford, ... remainder of obit for Roger Lincoln Sullivan

James "Jim" Richard Mikesell Concord, NH - James Richard Mikesell, 82, a resident of Concord, NH, passed away on May 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 30, 1942, to his late parents, Reuben Byron and Mary Ellen ... remainder of obit for James Richard Mikesell