Summer camp offers support and adventure for children being raised by grandparents: ‘These kids got to be kids’

07-29-2025 4:42 PM

Connor knew what he needed to say as he stood on the porch of the boys’ cabin and watched Brian Lobao cross a gully of woodchips in his direction.


‘Best day of the year’: Canterbury celebrates 67th annual country fair

07-29-2025 4:18 PM

The last Saturday of July always draws a crowd in Canterbury.


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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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Franklin Area Children’s Theatre presents “Dear Edwina Jr.”
07-29-2025 10:15 AM

Franklin Area Children’s Theater is proud to announce its summer performance, “Dear Edwina Jr.” Franklin Area Children’s Theater is a day camp focused on helping kids build performance skills, as well as confidence through the arts. Campers bring a full show from script to stage in just two weeks, learning and making friends all along the way. 

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Obit photo for Margaret Mary Halm Margaret Mary Halm

Franklin, NH - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Mary Halm (Price), who left this world peacefully on July 26th 2025 . Born on May 24, 1936, in Dublin, Ireland. Margaret, known to those that loved her as "... remainder of obit for Margaret Mary Halm

Obit photo for Curtis Avery Curtis Avery

Concord, NH - Curtis "Curt" Avery passed away tragically in a motor vehicle accident on July 13, 2025. Born on February 5, 1956, to Antoinette E. Griffin and Robert S. Avery, Curt, or "Curly" as many knew him, grew up in Concord and spe... remainder of obit for Curtis Avery

Obit photo for E. Shirley George E. Shirley George

Contoocook, NH - E. Shirley (Woodard) George, 88, of Contoocook, died peacefully July 25, 2025, at Hillsboro House in Hillsboro after a long illness. She was born on November 4, 1936, in Franklin, the daughter of John and Eva (Tilton) W... remainder of obit for E. Shirley George

Obit photo for Laurence Wheeler Lougee Jr. Laurence Wheeler Lougee Jr.

Durham, NH - Laurence Wheeler Lougee, Jr., age 76, formerly of New Hampton NH and St. Helena Island, SC, died peacefully at RiverWoods Durham (NH) on Wednesday, June 17, 2025, from complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). ... remainder of obit for Laurence Wheeler Lougee Jr.

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