Small dam in Bear Brook State Park may be removed
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Former Castro’s building to hold apartments and the cigar shop will return, eventually
‘Entire paradigm has to shift’: Majority of parents express support for phone ban, but predict rocky rollout
Traffic declined at Manchester Airport last year, making it the only major airport in New England that failed to grow
Merrimack Valley schools to consider eliminating most Penacook bus routes
John Herbert, longtime Salisbury moderator and selectman, dies at 82
Mullet madness: Young man who died in motorcycle accident remembered at local fundraiser
As the third contestant walked onstage at Concord’s first-ever Mullet Extravaganza, Eric Daniels had a tear in his eye. He was thinking about his grandson.
State budget mandates sale of mental health housing in Concord
In another perceived setback to New Hampshire’s mental health system, the state budget calls for the sale of the Philbrook Adult Transitional Housing Facility in Concord within two years.
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City prepares to clear, clean longstanding encampments in Healy Park
Concord area population growth in line with state as a whole from 2020 to 2024
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Weare Post 65 ends memorable baseball season in opening rounds of American Legion state tournament
NASHUA — It’s been a memorable season for the baseball community in Weare and Henniker.
Athlete of the Week: Michael Heine, Merrimack Valley High School
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Bow Brook Tennis Club hosts men’s A and B tournaments
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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
League of NH Craftsmen 92nd annual fair coming to Newbury
The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen will hold its 92nd annual Craftsmen’s Fair from Saturday, August 2 to Sunday, August 10. The fair will take place at Mount Sunapee in Newbury.
Community Players of Concord celebrate 97th season, prepare for 98th
Henniker Blues, Brews & BBQ Fest returns for fourth year
Artist Spotlight: Holly Emrick
Concert on the lawn coming to Pierce Manse
Obituaries
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
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
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.
Earl Plant
Boscawen, NH - Earl Leander Plant, 95, passed away June 18, 2025. Earl was born in Boston, MA to Harry and Marion (Webb) Plant on November 14, 1929. While living in Belchertown, MA he graduated from a local trade school. Earl marri... remainder of obit for Earl Plant
