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A day of heavy, wet snow postponed most traditional town meeting activities in central and western New Hampshire, including ballot voting, on Tuesday. Most, but not all.In Boscawen, Loren Martin and Gary Tillman, two candidates for the open seat on...

By GEOFF FORESTER

Winni, the new comfort dog for the state’s Division of Emergency Services and Communications, was introduced Tuesday and soaked up all of the attention. Winnie, a female golden retriever, will provide emotional support and assistance during...

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Concord firefighters extinguished a house fire on Elm Street Saturday amid the nearly 90-degree mid-day heat.Crews responded to 286 Elm Street on the West side of Concord around 1:30 p.m. after they received a report of smoke coming from a building....

By GEOFF FORESTER

The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Easter started Friday afternoon with the Service of Lamentation, marking the death of Christ. The highlight of Holy Friday is where the kouvouklion, a carved wood canopy, is decorated with ornate flower...

By GEOFF FORESTER

Sue Coviello knows a thing or two about volunteering and raising money.She got involved with the Special Olympics 27 years ago when her daughter was getting left behind by traditional sports leagues.In the years since, she’s coached teams, jumped into...

By GEOFF FORESTER

Stepbrothers Max Bergh and Dexter Cote enjoyed the waters at Bear Brook State Park this week during a summer visit with their parents.State officials have warned the public about the water quality at state beaches partly due to all the rain the state...

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As soon as Dayton and Elizabeth Fox found out the new Popeyes in Concord was open for business, the Texas transplants hopped in the car and headed straight to Loudon Road.“We know fried chicken and Popeyes is definitely pretty high up there,” Dayton...

By GEOFF FORESTER

This week’s snowstorm is proving a blessing to maple syrup producers, who hope it will extend what already looks like a good season.“Snow helps keep the temperature cooler,” said Michael Moore, owner of Sunnyside Maples in Loudon. “The sun in March is...

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One of the region’s most unusual stores says it has gotten a boost from an unlikely ally: Franklin’s new Mill City Park, a whitewater paddling destination.“There has been a lot more foot traffic since they opened up the water park,” said Sam Hileri,...

By GEOFF FORESTER

Father Constantine Newman of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Concord started the Easter weekend with the Apokathelosis, known as the Decent of the Cross service on Holy and Great Friday, followed by the Service of Lamentations, where...

By GEOFF FORESTER

In rural Jamaica, Latoya sees education as a way out of poverty- (Editor’s note: This is the final installment of Photo Editor Geoff Forester’s series about an annual mission to Chantilly, Jamaica, organized by St. Paul’s in Concord.)In many ways, Latoya Pryce is a typical teenager. At age 15, she works hard at...