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Opinion: ‘A cry of hope in the absence of hope’ - Young people rally for justice in Gaza
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Softball: Cassidy Emerson may have eight freshmen on her team, but the Falcons have glided to an 8-1 start
A time of reflection for Greek Easter
House narrowly votes down mandatory teacher disclosure bill
New Hampshire jury finds state liable for abuse at youth detention center and awards victim $38M
House passes bill to raise minimum marriage age to 18, sending it to governor
On the Trail: Navigating the politics of pro-Palestinian protests
The pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protests over the fighting in Gaza that have swept across American college campuses reached New Hampshire this week.More than 100 arrests were made at the campuses of Dartmouth College in Hanover and the University...
The murky world of town and city flags in NH
When the Monitor ran a story recently that some residents in Boscawen were disagreeing about the design of a town flag, it produced this reaction among an awful lot of readers: “Wait – towns have flags?!? Who knew?”Not many people, it turns out,...
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Update: Reactions for, against the more than 100 arrested at Dartmouth, UNH
Franklin police arrest man after accidental shooting Wednesday
Opinion: New Hampshire, it’s time to acknowledge the stories of suffering
Baseball: Merrimack Valley now 6-1 following wild game at Pembroke Academy
Food insecurity on the rise in N.H.
Concord High graduate leads Pro-Palestine protests at Brown Univeristy
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What’s in a name? Ask an Epsom Yeaton.
Downtown cobbler breathes life into tired shoes, the environmentally friendly way
People of color incarcerated at higher rates in New Hampshire, but data is limited
Former Concord firefighter sues city, claiming years of homophobic sexual harassment, retaliation
Sports
High schools: Hopkinton lax sweeps opponents, more Thursday results
Boys’ LacrosseHopkinton 15, Bishop Brady 2Key players: Hopkinton – Patty Buss (5 goals, 2 assists), Merrick Chapin (2 goals, 5 assists), Shane Smith (3 goals, assist), Jackson Westover (2 goals, 2 assists), Kip Hedquist (2 goals, assist), Ozzie...
Celtics turn off Heat; Cavs or Magic on deck
Baseball: Merrimack Valley now 6-1 following wild game at Pembroke Academy
High schools: Wednesday’s baseball, softball, lacrosse and tennis results
Baseball: Pitching and defense key John Stark’s win over Bow, Generals move to 8-0Opinion
Opinion: It all started at Columbia
Jean Stimmell, retired stone mason and psychotherapist, lives in Northwood and blogs at jeanstimmell.blogspot.com. I need to vent about the college protests. I am beside myself, appalled at my country’s unconditional military support of Israel’s...
Opinion: New Hampshire, it’s time to acknowledge the stories of suffering
Opinion: A digital equity plan for Granite Staters
Opinion: Look to facts in Medical Aid in Dying
Opinion: In the debate on Medical Aid in Dying, facts matter
Politics
Charities will not have to pay rent to casinos under new law
Deb Leahy can finally breathe easy, freed from the fluctuating rental fees each time her organization partners with a New Hampshire casino for donations.Thanks to a new law, casinos are now prohibited from imposing rent charges on charities for...
Sununu says he’ll support Trump even if he’s convicted
NH mayors want more help from state on homelessness prevention funds
Two democrats with parallel views run for same State Senate seat
House passes bill removing exceptions to state voter ID law
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Arts & Life
Take Me Outside: Lights out for wildlife
May 1 is halfway between the spring equinox in March and the summer solstice in June. Since the equinox, there have been more hours of day than night. Yet darkness is important to natural rhythms and life cycles.Many people aren’t aware that 80% of...
Vintage Views: The Simple Genius – John Clark
PILLAR Gallery + Projects opens fourth exhibition in Concord
Concord Community Music School presents Bach’s Lunch: Hildaland
Concord Chorale presents ‘The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace’ by Karl Jenkins
Obituaries
Pamela Shephard
Concord, NH - Pamela Brewer Shephard, 75, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024 at home in Concord, NH. She was born on August 18, 1948 in Concord, New Hampshire to Frances and Barbara Brewer. She attended both Concordia College in ... remainder of obit for Pamela Shephard
Jane Brown
Concord, NH - Jane Elsie (French) Brown passed away on Saturday, Apr. 6, 2024, at the Merrimack County Nursing Home. Jane was born in Concord, NH, on Mar. 23, 1942, to the late Charles C. and Grace E. French. Jane was a graduate of Conc... remainder of obit for Jane Brown
Charles I. Dube
Charles I Dube Penacook, NH - Charles "Charlie" Dube, 92, of Penacook, NH died on April 29, 2024 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen following a brief illness. Charlie was born in Exeter, NH on February 8, 1932. He was the o... remainder of obit for Charles I. Dube
Judith Hoeckele
Meredith, NH - Judith "Judy" M. Hoeckele, age 92, of Meredith, NH, passed away on Thursday, April 18th, 2024. She was born on Thursday, February 11th, 1932 in Altusried, Bavaria Germany. Judy is survived by her loving children, Roberta... remainder of obit for Judith Hoeckele
