Celebrating independence: A list of local July 4 celebrations

07-03-2025 9:01 AM

As Independence Day approaches, many places in the Concord area prepare to host an array of patriotic festivities. A sampling of celebrations are listed below. All are scheduled for Friday, July 4, unless otherwise noted:


‘We just love what we make’ — The Soapery Off Main brings homemade body care to Concord

07-04-2025 10:32 AM

Cristy Bergeron-Charest can trace the origins of The Soapery Off Main back to an unlikely source: a five-gallon bucket of coconut oil in her parent’s garage that would become the cornerstone of her passion for body care.


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Sunapee’s Bryce Whitlow keeps memory of above-average MLB players alive through social media page ‘MLB Hall of (Pretty) Good’
07-02-2025 12:11 PM

Bryce Whitlow has worked as a paraeducator in Sunapee for two years, but outside of his day job, he’s the man behind a social media page called “MLB Hall of (Pretty) Good” that has taken online baseball media by storm.

Opinion


Opinion: What Coolidge’s century-old decision can teach us today
07-01-2025 8:00 AM

One hundred years ago this July, a quiet man from Vermont — Calvin Coolidge — made a decision that changed the course of Sino-American relations.

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Politics


New Hampshire school phone ban could be among strictest in the country
05-25-2025 11:00 AM

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.

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The Rebel Collective to perform in Henniker
06-27-2025 8:00 AM

If you like the Dropkick Murphys, then The Rebel Collective might be the band for you. They will be the featured performers at the Tuesday, July 1 Henniker Concert Series in the Angela Robinson Bandstand, Community Park at 6 p.m.

Obituaries

Obit photo for Rose De Lima Locke Rose De Lima Locke

Concord, NH - Rose de Lima Locke, 72, died May 2, 2025, after a long illness. She graduated from Ste. Marie High School. She worked at GE over 40 years and made many wonderful friends. She loved her family and friends. She loved her cat... remainder of obit for Rose De Lima Locke

Obit photo for Joseph Wyatt Joseph Wyatt

Loudon, NH - Joseph (Joe) Robert Wyatt, 45, of Loudon, NH passed away unexpectedly on June 25, 2025. Joe was born May 24, 1980 in Concord NH. Joe grew up in Loudon and was a graduate at Merrimack Valley High School. He dedicated his ti... remainder of obit for Joseph Wyatt

Obit photo for Mark Saltsman Mark Saltsman

Milton, FL - Mark Saltsman "Papa Salt" 67, passed away on June 18, 2025, in Atlanta GA. He left behind a wife, Teresa, 3 children, Dan, Tyler, and Nicolle and 4 grandchildren, Boaz, Storm, Sunrise, and Ellie. Mark had an unwavering love... remainder of obit for Mark Saltsman

Obit photo for Winston H. McCarty Winston H. McCarty

Tilton, NH - Winston 'Win' Herbert McCarty died on June 26, 2025, at the New Hampshire Veterans Home, following a heart attack. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by family, caregivers and fellow veterans. He was 96. Wins... remainder of obit for Winston H. McCarty

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