Latest News
Jesse Sullivan pleads guilty to second-degree murder of half-brother, Zackary
Athlete of the Week: Emma Pelletier, Concord High School
Granite Geek: Take advantage of living on the edge of the grid
High schools: Concord softball falls on Senior Day; Stark, Brady baseball win on Memorial Day
Immigration and the arts council: What to look for in the State House this week
Track & field: Belmont’s Lacasse, Takantjas win four events each to lead Red Raiders to Wilderness League Championship title
‘Something to chase’: Pascal Zabayo’s art fundraiser grows soccer from Concord to Kampala, Uganda
Pascal Zabayo chased his biggest dreams when he moved to New Hampshire in 2016.
‘It’s a ritual’: Best practices and benefits in caring for bonsai
When Isabel Burley first delved into the world of bonsai a few years ago, she discovered a plethora of possibilities for growing plants.
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New Hampshire school phone ban could be among strictest in the country
‘Would you raise your right hand?’ — Local veterans consider the meaning of Memorial Day
Loudon police received a mental health call. Here’s how they avoided escalating it.
Memorial Day events in the Concord area
Photos: Memorial Day parade in Concord
High schools: Final regular season track and tennis results; plus weekend baseball, softball and lacrosse
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
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.
High schools: John Stark’s Philibotte pitches shutout, hits game-winning RBI in 1-0 win, plus more results from Wednesday
High schools: Freitas 1-hitter leads Hopkinton softball to shutout; Tuesday’s baseball, lax, tennis and track results
High schools: Belmont’s Divers pitches perfect game; Monday’s baseball, softball, lacrosse and tennis results
High schools: Pelletier scores 100th goal, leads Concord girls’ lax to first win; baseball, softball, boys’ lacrosse and track results from this weekendOpinion
Opinion: How dark can it get?
Jonathan P. Baird lives in Wilmot.
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?
Opinion: My memories of Vietnam 50 years later
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: Brittany Batchelder
With creativity abounding in the community around us, The Concord Insider, in collaboration with Concord Arts Market, highlights local artists on a regular basis.
Young Professional of the Month Katie Duncan shares about creativity, community, connection
Tiny Tapestry sale at Red River Theaters raising money for Concord Coalition to End Homelessness
Bowling for a cause: Angelman Syndrome Fundraiser coming to Boutwell’s
Beautify Allenstown hosting community cleanup day
Obituaries
Brenda Melendy
Warner, NH - Brenda R. Melendy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2025, with family at her side. Born on February 17, 1941, in Jamaica Plain, MA, Brenda grew up on the West Side of ... remainder of obit for Brenda Melendy
David Hammond Bradley
Hanover, NH - David Hammond Bradley, age 89, of Hanover, NH, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025. Born on May 8, 1936, Dave was the fifth child of Homer Samuel Bradley, Sr. and Alice Isabel (Proctor) Bradley. He grew up in West Swan... remainder of obit for David Hammond Bradley
Doris M. McCormack
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 Atwell
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
