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AG: Biden robocall during NH primary came from Texas company
02-06-2024 11:45 AM

By DAVID BROOKS

The robocalls that imitated President Joe Biden telling people not to bother voting in New Hampshire’s presidential primary were generated by a Texas-based public relations firm called Life Corporation “and an individual named Walter Monk,” according...


With low attendance, a speedy deliberative session in Pittsfield
02-05-2024 5:51 PM

By RAY DUCKLER

The deliberative session of the Pittsfield Town Meeting last Saturday attracted less than two dozen residents, who flew through 30 articles in an estimated 30 minutes.“We knocked them right out of the park,” Pittsfield Select Board Chairman Carl...


Steeplegate Mall redevelopment project wants less parking than required
02-05-2024 4:45 PM

By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN

To fit the multiple five-story apartment buildings, corresponding walkways and green space, Costco, an existing Applebee’s restaurant and the location for current mall tenants in its plans, the new owner of the Steeplegate Mall property wants to...


After car chase through Concord, police dog Mando nabs his man 
02-05-2024 3:16 PM

A high-speed chase that started on Interstate 93 came to end in Concord early Monday morning when a state police dog nabbed the suspect who abandoned his vehicle and fled on foot, police said.Richard Gomez, 37, of Lawrence, Mass. was arrested and...


Weare School District deliberate session to be held Wednesday evening
02-05-2024 11:00 AM

By DAVID BROOKS

Voters in Weare will see a proposed $18.71 million operating budget for the town’s two schools, an increase of $231,000 or 1.25%, at the school district deliberate session on Wednesday, Feb. 7.If the budget passes the school tax rate would increase...


N.H. among places where you can try a new, free tax preparation system
02-05-2024 7:50 AM

By DAVID BROOKS

Paying taxes will be less complicated for some people this year in New Hampshire, one of 12 states where a new, free government tax-filing system will soon be available.The system, called DirectFile, is being beta-tested by the IRS and should be...


Allenstown seeks to split one job into two to increase talent pool
02-05-2024 7:48 AM

By RAY DUCKLER

Allenstown residents chose to reduce the potential operating budget at their deliberative session on Saturday, saving $25,000 by eliminating curbside recycling, which has emerged as a major talking point in recent years.The amended $5.5 million budget...


Hometown Hero Journee LaFond: Building their community in Concord
02-05-2024 7:46 AM

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

When Journee LaFond arrived in New Hampshire in 2018, their first thought was that the state had the potential for a strong community. But two questions lingered.“Where are the Black people and where are the queer people?” said LaFond. “Where’s...


Peter’s salon to close doors in downtown Concord
02-03-2024 4:49 PM

By CHLOE RATTEE

Concord beauty salon, Peter’s Images, closed suddenly in January after being in business for 50 years.“To all of our clients and friends: the sad day has come that we have had to close our doors,” the owners announced on social media.“Please...


Special education and health insurance driving almost all of Merrimack Valley budget increase 
02-03-2024 4:26 PM

By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN

The two drivers of next year’s budget increase in the Merrimack Valley School District are forces hitting its peers across New Hampshire: special education and health insurance.The proposed $48,298,106 budget for the district is up almost $2.7 million...


End-of-life debate: Suicide or personal liberty?
02-03-2024 4:25 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Dennis Pratt envisions the end of his life with a joyous gathering of loved ones, filled with nostalgic reflections, shared cherished photos and accompanied by his favorite instrumental piece from the French composer Gabriel Fauré playing in the...


Boys’ basketball: After 0-10 start, Concord finally has its first win
02-03-2024 6:51 AM

By ERIC RYNSTON-LOBEL

CONCORD – The Crimson Tide trailed 9-0 just 2:07 into Friday’s game against Winnacunnet (2-10). Already 0-10 on the season, it was a familiar sight.What happened next wasn’t.Head coach Tim LaTorra called a timeout, and over the next 13 minutes of...


Bow students explore cultures at high school World Fair
02-02-2024 4:21 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The rhythmic sounds of music from different countries blended with the aroma of French pastries and homemade beef empanadas at Bow High School, transforming the school’s halls into a global street festival of sorts.Among a colorful display of national...


Henniker School District deliberative session coming Monday evening, Feb. 5
02-02-2024 3:19 PM

By DAVID BROOKS

Henniker voters at Monday’s deliberative session will consider a new contract for teachers that would bolster pay and hopefully slow down staff turnover.The proposed agreement with the teachers union would give a 8.76% hike for the 27 teachers “on the...


Coe-Brown’s Dave Smith still loves coaching basketball, even at 78 years old
02-02-2024 2:44 PM

By ERIC RYNSTON-LOBEL

When Dave Smith first started coaching basketball in 1967, Super Bowl II was just months away, the United States hadn’t yet landed a man on the moon and the Puritan Backroom hadn’t yet invented the chicken tender.Almost six decades later, Smith, now...


As homelessness rises in New Hampshire, state and federal funding proposed for providers
02-01-2024 6:08 PM

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

Homelessness is a complex issue in New Hampshire, compounded by a housing shortage and often exacerbated by mental health and substance abuse. But at the state and federal level lawmakers have a solution – provide funding to local agencies to help...


Higher taxes are inevitable across the Granite State, with the Pittsfield board showing limits are possible
02-01-2024 5:53 PM

By RAY DUCKLER

Select Board Chairman Carl Anderson knows the word “taxes” might cause an uneasy feeling Saturday at the deliberative session of the annual Pittsfield Town Meeting.He also knows that taxes are unavoidable, a way to better serve towns throughout the...


Epsom budget hike driven by special education costs
02-01-2024 4:25 PM

By JONATHAN VAN FLEET

Rising special education and transportation costs in Epsom – two things school officials have little control over – have led to a proposed budget that carries a significant tax increase.If the $14.2 million Epsom school budget is passed, it would...


Girls’ hockey: Concord hangs on for third win in a row after late push from Kingswood-Prospect Mountain
02-01-2024 12:04 AM

By ERIC RYNSTON-LOBEL

CONCORD – Crimson Tide head coach Kate Billings could exhale. She’d just watched her team nearly blow a 4-1 third period lead but hang on for a 4-3 win over Kingswood-Prospect Mountain (4-8) on Wednesday night for Concord’s third consecutive...


Boys’ hockey: Bow falls flat in 5-1 loss to Bedford
01-31-2024 11:55 PM

By ERIC RYNSTON-LOBEL

CONCORD – It was about as bad a night as Bow (8-4) could’ve had. A game at home against an inferior team in Bedford (5-5) with a chance to move to 9-3 on the season turned into a bloodbath. The Falcons trailed 2-1 after the first period and 5-1 after...

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