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By GEOFF FORESTER and ARIANNA MacNEILL

Wednesday was the first day of school in Concord, including Merrimakc Valley, and the beginning of the new academic year evoked a holiday feeling for Beaver Meadow Elementary School Principal Michele Vance, staff and students.“The first day of school...

By GEOFF FORESTER and ARIANNA MacNEILL

During Starry Starry Weekend in Contoocook and Hopkinton villages, the holiday spirit was palpable.Stretching from Friday, Dec. 6 through Sunday, Dec. 8, the town drew many for shopping between artisan craft fairs and pop-up shops. Holiday music...

By GEOFF FORESTER and ARIANNA MacNEILL

For Meg Roby, summer must include one key element.“I love bubbles,” the Concord children’s library technician said, “and we can’t have a summer program without bubbles.”Recently, around 25 kids showed up at the library’s main branch on Green Street to...

By GEOFF FORESTER and ARIANNA MacNEILL

Mary Miller grew up in East Concord and is proud of her community, and when she noticed the roundabout near Exit 16 was looking overgrown, she took matters into her own hands.“Just driving by it daily and seeing the absolute neglect and nobody’s...

By GEOFF FORESTER and ARIANNA MacNEILL

In a perfect world, every pet would have a loving home and a person, or people, to call their very own.But in this not-so-perfect world, places like Pope Memorial SPCA help pick up the slack when a cat, dog or small animal needs temporary living...

By GEOFF FORESTER and ARIANNA MacNEILL

The journey that began with Silvia Botha and her husband, Raul, seeking advanced healthcare for their oldest son years ago reached a new milestone as she raised her right hand and became a U.S. citizen during a ceremony Friday.While Raul celebrated...