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Celebrating independence: A list of local July 4 celebrations
As Independence Day approaches, many places in the Concord area prepare to host an array of patriotic festivities. A sampling of celebrations are listed below. All are scheduled for Friday, July 4, unless otherwise noted:
‘We just love what we make’ — The Soapery Off Main brings homemade body care to Concord
Cristy Bergeron-Charest can trace the origins of The Soapery Off Main back to an unlikely source: a five-gallon bucket of coconut oil in her parent’s garage that would become the cornerstone of her passion for body care.
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Federal government to appeal New Hampshire judge’s ruling on legal status of Dartmouth international student
‘There’s tradition up here’ – Morrill Farm approaches its centennial, celebrates evolution and growth
‘He’s coming home’: Jury acquits former prison guard Matthew Millar in murder trial
Look, up in the sky! It’s… an Airstream trailer?
‘It's borderline criminal’ – Manufactured housing was an affordable homeownership option. Now, investor-owned parks are pricing residents out
Celebrating independence: A list of local July 4 celebrations
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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
Sunapee’s Bryce Whitlow keeps memory of above-average MLB players alive through social media page ‘MLB Hall of (Pretty) Good’
Bryce Whitlow has worked as a paraeducator in Sunapee for two years, but outside of his day job, he’s the man behind a social media page called “MLB Hall of (Pretty) Good” that has taken online baseball media by storm.
Six local seniors play in CHaD East-West All-Star Football game; Nyhan wins MVP
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Athlete of the Week: Nate Kiah, Bow Falcons
Track & field: Hopkinton’s Lane wins New England title in 3,200 meters, Concord’s Saysaw runs state record times in 100 and 200Opinion
Opinion: What Coolidge’s century-old decision can teach us today
One hundred years ago this July, a quiet man from Vermont — Calvin Coolidge — made a decision that changed the course of Sino-American relations.
Opinion: The art of diplomacy
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Opinion: There’s no place like firearms-free zones
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A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
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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
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
Winston H. McCarty
Tilton, NH - Winston 'Win' Herbert McCarty died on June 26, 2025, at the New Hampshire Veterans Home, following a heart attack. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by family, caregivers and fellow veterans. He was 96. Wins... remainder of obit for Winston H. McCarty
Larry L. Leppard
Epsom, NH - Larry L. Leppard, 81, of Epsom, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 27, 2025. Larry was born on August 10, 1943, in Ft. Blanding, FL; son of the late Lawrence Leppard and June (Davis) Prunner. Larry was educated in... remainder of obit for Larry L. Leppard
Angelyn M. D'Ambruoso
Hopkinton, NH - Angelyn D'Ambruoso died peacefully on June 25th, surrounded by her children - Kristen Scappaticci and her husband Mike, Mark D'Ambruoso and his wife Tami, and Lisa Demers and her husband Joe - and her six adored grandchi... remainder of obit for Angelyn M. D'Ambruoso
Nancy Phelps
Danbury, NH - Nancy Allen (Miniszek) Phelps aka: Dr. Cooper, Dr. Phelps Nancy Allen (Miniszek) Phelps, 73, of School Pond Road, died Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her home. She was born and raised in Brattleboro, VT the daughter ... remainder of obit for Nancy Phelps
