Debra Douglas steps down as chairman of New Hampshire Lottery Commission after 15 years
Shaun St. Onge, a former coach and administrator at Merrimack Valley High School, will serve as the school’s next principal
Database: Enrollment of each private school in New Hampshire since the Education Freedom Account program started
Marshalls coming to Merchants Way at Exit 17
U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander buys home in Concord, in NH’s second district
Athlete of the Week: Lily Cornell, Franklin High School
A sneak peak of summer events in the Concord area
Track & field: Distance runners lead Hopkinton to D-III title defense
‘Our hearts never forget’: Marguerite Moffet wants recognition for the sacrifices of NH veterans
Marguerite Moffett visits the New Hampshire State Veteran’s Cemetery often to see her son’s gravestone and memorial.
Granite Geek: Turtle Rescue wonders if you’re as tough as a turtle. (Answer: No.)
Next time you have to sit through some guy’s boring litany about how tough he is, here’s a good way to end the blather: “Dude, you think you’re resilient, but you’re no turtle.”
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St. Paul’s School won’t reopen public access to Turkey Pond
Bow offers water to Hooksett plant, asks Concord to help fix its supply
Inside EFAs: How school vouchers have fueled a Christian school enrollment boom in New Hampshire
Goodwell Foods takes over Rustic Crust private label frozen pizza
‘Our hearts never forget’: Marguerite Moffet wants recognition for the sacrifices of NH veterans
New Concord apartments open in former First Congregational Church
Editors Picks
The Monitor’s guide to the New Hampshire legislature
One year after UNH protest, new police body camera footage casts doubt on assault charges against students
‘It’s always there’: 50 years after Vietnam War’s end, a Concord veteran recalls his work to honor those who fought
‘We honor your death’ – Arranging services for those who die while homeless in Concord
Sports
Track & field: Coe-Brown boys, girls finish as D-II runner-up
KINGSTON – It was far from a normal track season this spring. Foul weather forced many meets and invitationals to get cancelled or modified to have fewer events, so it was fitting that the Division II and D-III championship meet was postponed from its originally scheduled day on Saturday to Sunday. The new format that had the D-II and D-III meets run concurrently at the same site, combined with unseasonably wet and cold weather, meant for a much earlier start time and unfavorable competition conditions that impacted all teams.
High schools: Final results from the regular season, tennis tourney action
Track & field: Goulas wins all 3 jumping events, Saysaw sets two records to lead Concord girls to first D-I title since 1988
Girls’ lacrosse: Coe-Brown secures playoff spot with 12-10 win over Pelham
Baseball: Bow secures top-four seed with win over Kingswood
Opinion
Opinion: Our leaders’ puzzling decision to eliminate the State Council on the Arts
Sal Prizio is the executive director of the Capitol Center for the Arts.
Opinion: How dark can it get?
Opinion: Unfair taxes, unfair schools: The New Hampshire way
Opinion: In the fight to stop sexual violence, can polio hold the solutions?
Opinion: Where are the permanent solutions for a more stable budget?
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
Pierce Manse reopens for the season
The Pierce Manse, the historic Concord home of New Hampshire’s only U.S. president, Franklin Pierce, opened for guided tours last week. The Manse will be open Thursdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 25. Reservations are not required.
Vintage Views: The Liars Club
Two Villages Art Society begins summer members show
Artist Spotlight: Brittany Batchelder
Young Professional of the Month Katie Duncan shares about creativity, community, connectionObituaries
John C. Sweeney
Concord, NH - John C. Sweeney, 91, of Concord NH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31st, 2025. John was born in Concord on February 5th, 1934, to Clarence and Luella (Palmer) Sweeney. He was a proud Marine, a great athlete, and a... remainder of obit for John C. Sweeney
Jacqueline Edes
Dover, NH - Jacqueline "Jackie" Rae Edes, previously of Concord, NH, died peacefully in Dover, N.H. on May 4, 2025 after a heroic battle with a lengthy illness. She leaves her son Matthew, daughter-in-law Carolyn, grandchildren Viol... remainder of obit for Jacqueline Edes
Paul Joseph Byers Jr.
Tilton, NH - Paul Joseph Byers Jr., aged 52, of Tilton NH, passed away suddenly on May 31, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Concord Hospital. Born on June 17, 1972, in Methuen Massachusetts. Paul is remembered as a brilliant mind with ... remainder of obit for Paul Joseph Byers Jr.
Lyman Cousens
Boscawen, NH - A Celebration of Life for Lyman Abbott Cousens III, 87, of Boscawen, who passed away on April 24, will be held at Winthrop Carter House, 215 King Street, Boscawen, NH, Tuesday, June 10 at 2:00 PM. Reception to follow. ... remainder of obit for Lyman Cousens
