Department of Corrections running $10.8 million past its overtime budget in 2025
Athlete of the Week: Ella Goulas, Concord High School
Attorney General investigating suspicious death in Pittsfield
Meet Moriah Billups, Young Professional of the Year
Concord Monitor Spring Players of the Season
Home buying gets tougher as prices in New Hampshire continue to rise, outpacing national increase
What you need to know to get ready for Market Days
Boutwell’s is now the biggest candlepin center in the state
When 24 teams from the Northeast and Canada come to Boutwell’s Bowling Center in Concord this week for an international competition, they’ll be playing at the biggest candlepin bowling arena in the state.
Healthy living meets community spirit: Friendly Kitchen puts on pickleball tournament
Jonesy Rainsville has played pickleball for over 15 years, way before it became the hot new sensation it is today.
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Webster seized and sold his house for back taxes. Now the town has agreed to pay him $38,000
Police investigating decomposed body found near Memorial Field
City considers proposal for sanctioned homeless encampment
Keep cool Concord: Four city pools open to residents and non-residents
‘Pillar of the community’: The Fenton family gives back after receiving resounding support over the years
Boutwell’s is now the biggest candlepin center in the state
Editors Picks
A Webster property was sold for unpaid taxes in 2021. Now, the former owner wants his money back
Report to Readers: Your support helps us produce impactful reporting
City prepares to clear, clean longstanding encampments in Healy Park
Productive or poisonous? Yearslong clubhouse fight ends with council approval
Sports
Athlete of the Week: Nate Kiah, Bow Falcons
Bow High School senior pitcher Nate Kiah had a stellar season on the mound and was a part of many deep playoff runs during his varsity career.
Track & field: Hopkinton’s Lane wins New England title in 3,200 meters, Concord’s Saysaw runs state record times in 100 and 200
Boys’ Lacrosse: Bears narrowly lose to Plymouth in D-III championship, 7-5
Boys’ volleyball: Coe-Brown wins program’s first championship, completes perfect season
Baseball: John Stark falls in D-II championship to top-ranked SouheganOpinion
Opinion: Iran and Gaza: A U.S. foreign policy of barbarism
When I swore an oath to enlist in the military, one important statement I’m to uphold is the “… I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic.”
Opinion: There’s no place like firearms-free zones
Opinion: Outlines of a new dystopia
Opinion: Speechless in America no more
Opinion: Friends don’t let friends drive drunk
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
New Hampshire school phone ban could be among strictest in the country
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.
Concord became a Housing Champion. Now, state lawmakers could eliminate the funding.
‘A wild accusation’: House votes to nix Child Advocate after Rep. suggests legislative interference 
Sununu decides he won’t run for Senate despite praise from Trump
Town elections offer preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwidee-Edition
Arts & Life
Artist spotlight: Leah Kuehne
This week’s artist spotlight, brought to you through a collaboration with the Concord Insider and the Concord Arts Market, focuses on Leah Kuehne, who lives in Rumney and grew up in Manchester. Kuehne graduated from Gordon College with a degree in Fine Art. She works in a range of mediums including, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, and oils. Her work is inspired by nature and includes, landscape, abstract landscape and florals.
“A Time to Gather Stones,” based on a local historical crime, premieres in Pittsfield
Scott Kirby to bring a bit of Key West to Henniker
Making music: Contoocook-raised Derek Astles celebrates new album, old collaborations
“ON/OFF The Wall”: A new collaborative art exhibit
Obituaries
Timothy Patrick Deal
Concord, NH - A Tribute to a Life Well Lived It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Timothy Patrick Deal, formerly of New Hampshire, who departed this world far too early on May 10, 2025. Tim passed quietly in his home... remainder of obit for Timothy Patrick Deal
Marilyn B. Ross
Concord, NH - Marilyn B. Ross; 96, of Concord, formerly of Pembroke, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Presidential Oaks in Concord, following a period of declining health. She was born on April 25, 1929, in Natick, MA; daughter... remainder of obit for Marilyn B. Ross
Roberta Lee Coffey
Belmont, NH - Roberta Lee Coffey, 64, of Union Road, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born on November 19, 1960, in Concord, NH, the daughter of the late Archer Frederick Smith and Pauline (Scar... remainder of obit for Roberta Lee Coffey
Donald Soderstrom
Rockledge, FL - Donald Soderstrom, a Hall of Fame high school athlete, minor league baseball player, coach, and lifelong sportsman, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockledge, Florida, on June 15, 2025. He was 90. Born in Conco... remainder of obit for Donald Soderstrom
