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Former Concord city councilor named New Hampshire Lottery Commission chair
From failed budget caps to a phone ban: 6 big education stories that shaped the 2024-25 school year
Granite Geek: Enjoying the coolest summer of the rest of my life
Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests secures 200th property with 280-acre addition in Farmington
‘It’s been very gratifying’ – Concord cyclist Bob Sanders rides 4,000 miles to denounce war in Gaza
New Casella trash contract could hike Bow’s costs 42%
Concord transitional housing facility offers gardening to improve mental wellness
Concord crime rates fall below pre-pandemic levels
Dunbarton’s ‘Dynamo’: Kristine Flythe brings new life to town recreation activities
For Kristine Flythe, the sight of overgrown weeds creeping behind the dugouts and practice areas at the softball field at Dunbarton Elementary School for nearly 15 years was hard to ignore.
Around Concord: Living in an 1856 schoolhouse is (mostly) delightful
Creating a home out of a very old building that was never a home before is a lot of fun. Mostly.
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‘Deep flavor’ – New restaurant in downtown Concord offers creative spin on comfort food and cocktails
‘Over-regulation is going to create sneakier kids’: Concord High students react to impending bell-to-bell phone ban
Photos: A Downtown ‘I Do’ at Market Days in Concord
Kenney family of Boscawen earns state preservation award for restoration of 19th-century barn
Concord receives federal funding to clean old stables, paving way for stagecoach museum
Concord-area runners tackle Mt. Washington Road Race
Editors Picks
A Webster property was sold for unpaid taxes in 2021. Now, the former owner wants his money back
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City prepares to clear, clean longstanding encampments in Healy Park
Productive or poisonous? Yearslong clubhouse fight ends with council approval
Sports
Athlete of the Week: Nate Kiah, Bow Falcons
Bow High School senior pitcher Nate Kiah had a stellar season on the mound and was a part of many deep playoff runs during his varsity career.
Track & field: Hopkinton’s Lane wins New England title in 3,200 meters, Concord’s Saysaw runs state record times in 100 and 200
Boys’ Lacrosse: Bears narrowly lose to Plymouth in D-III championship, 7-5
Boys’ volleyball: Coe-Brown wins program’s first championship, completes perfect season
Baseball: John Stark falls in D-II championship to top-ranked SouheganOpinion
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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
The Rebel Collective to perform in Henniker
If you like the Dropkick Murphys, then The Rebel Collective might be the band for you. They will be the featured performers at the Tuesday, July 1 Henniker Concert Series in the Angela Robinson Bandstand, Community Park at 6 p.m.
Meet Moriah Billups, Young Professional of the Year
Artist spotlight: Leah Kuehne
“A Time to Gather Stones,” based on a local historical crime, premieres in Pittsfield
Making music: Contoocook-raised Derek Astles celebrates new album, old collaborationsObituaries
Victoria Cronin
Center Harbor, NH - Victoria Anne Cronin, 72, of Center Harbor died peacefully in her home on June 20, 2025 after a brief illness. Born in Louisville, KY to Daniel W. Cronin and Norma Lee Cronin (McGuffin). For 13 years prior to moving ... remainder of obit for Victoria Cronin
Shirley Nemiccolo
Bow, NH - Shirley May (Headberg) Nemiccolo, (94) a long time resident of Bow, NH and more recently a resident at the Merrimack County Nursing Home, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Shirley was predeceased by her loving h... remainder of obit for Shirley Nemiccolo
Edward Francis Mullen Jr.
Concord, NH - Edward Francis Mullen Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, athlete, and community leader, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. He was 85. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on April 7, 1940, t... remainder of obit for Edward Francis Mullen Jr.
Elaine Merchant
Elaine (Lillios) Merchant Concord, NH - Elaine (Lillios) Merchant, 79, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly at home on June 19, 2025. She was born in Torrington, CT, on August 19, 1945, to her late parents, her father Spiro Lillios and h... remainder of obit for Elaine Merchant
