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By DAVID BROOKS

If you, like me, often despair of producing a garden in the mix of stones, sand and grit that New Hampshire optimistically calls “soil,” remember that it could be worse. You could be working with dirt from the moon.“It’s hard to grow in this material....

I have enjoyed Robert Azzi’s opinion columns in the past, especially those in earlier years that offered solid and welcome information on Islam and its adherents’ practices. Sorry to say these have morphed into a terribly one-sided view of the...

In response to the My Turn written by former NH legislators Deborah Reynolds, Polly Campion and Sue Ford (Monitor, 5/11), I would argue that there are a number of different accomplishments and capabilities that can make for a successful federal...

The article highlighting Stephen Donahue’s volunteer work as a local scout leader recognizes a true local hero. Boys and girls joining scouting thrive in the atmosphere of such role models! His own leadership, coupled with that of various parents who...

By ADAM DRAPCHO

For a certain kind of person, they can only think of a challenge so many times before they’re compelled to attempt it. Nathan Lamarre is that kind of person, and the challenge stuck in his brain is running around Lake Winnipesaukee.Lamarre’s best...

By OLIVIA BELANGER

As Monadnock Region residents start to soak up the sun this spring, state health experts are reminding people to stay vigilant against ticks.Though tick exposure can occur year-round, the bugs — which are known for carrying Lyme and other diseases —...

By ETHAN DeWITT

In early May, Democrats in the House defeated the “Honesty in Education Act.” The bill was the latest effort to require public school teachers to answer parents when they ask about changes to their child’s gender identity. But another bill is moving...

By DAVID BROOKS

New Hampshire’s two coal-fired power plants in Bow and Portsmouth look similar to the passer-by with their aging industrial buildings, rail lines and smokestacks. But as both places prepare to transition from burning coal to hosting fleets of...

By JONATHAN P. BAIRD

Jonathan P. Baird lives in Wilmot. Where the U.S. Supreme Court is concerned, the shocks keep coming. While you cannot always tell what a court will decide based on oral argument, it was bracing to watch a former president who tried to overthrow his...

By DAVID BROOKS

Living in a ski town is wonderful, except when it’s not. And as a film and discussion on Tuesday will highlight, it can be not so wonderful for more reasons than you might think.“It is about mental health issues in mountain ski resort towns – not...

Boys’ Track Bobcat Invitational Key players: Bishop Brady – Josh Gentchos (1st 100 in 11.19 seconds, 2nd 200), Alan Yap (5th 100, 5th 200), 4x100 (5th); Bow – Alden Betterley (2nd 1,600), Ben McDowell (2nd pole vault), Kody McCranie (4th 100), Liam...

By RAY DUCKLER

Stephen Donahue retired from the United States Postal Service 12 years ago, at the relatively young age of 61.And these days, he’s busier than ever.Whether leading a Scout troop or climbing a ladder to hang a sign for a local business or installing a...

By CHLOE RATTEE

A friend group of three Concord natives is opening a salon, spa and a combined DIY and retail shop out of the space that used to be Peter’s Images salon on the corner of Warren and North State streets, with a grand opening held Friday afternoon.“It’s...

By ANDRU VOLINSKY

Andru Volinsky lives in Concord. A version of this column first appeared as a Substack post at: andruvolinsky.substack.com. As a Jew, I dislike the current focus on antisemitism. I am uncomfortable being singled out because of my religion regardless...

The citizens of Concord have always held the sanctity of trees very close to their hearts. When the first unpaved streets were established there was much discourse to travel the roads with the blaring sun of summer, frozen earth so bumpy to each horse...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Boxes filled with tourniquets, sterile water, bagged cotton and all the necessary supplies for safe drug administration are neatly arranged on the table within the office space of the New Hampshire Harm Reduction Coalition in Concord.Every Thursday,...

By ERIC RYNSTON-LOBEL

CONCORD — In spite of Concord’s struggles this season, head coach Scott Owen’s never been disappointed with the effort from his group. That theme came up once again on Friday, when the Tide dropped a tight game against Goffstown, 3-2. Sophomore Alex...

By ASHLEY MILLER

Ashley Miller shares this month’s story with ConcordTV. Watch the episode on YouTube.While New Hampshire recently had its own day momentarily shadowed by the solar eclipse, what occurred on May 19, 1780, was something entirely different.In the midst...

By DEBORAH REYNOLDS, POLLY CAMPION and SUE FORD

Former State Senator Deborah Reynolds, Plymouth. Former State Representative Polly Campion, Etna. Former State Representative Sue Ford, Easton. As we head into campaign season, and with Congresswoman Annie Kuster’s retirement this fall, New...

By JOHN BUTTRICK

John Buttrick writes from his Vermont Folk Rocker in his Concord home, Minds Crossing. He can be reached at johndbuttrick@gmail.com Each of us is a micro incarnation of our national and family heritage. That heritage includes values such as hard work,...

By DAVID BROOKS

If all goes as planned, a just-opened facility in Ohio may be destroying PFAS chemicals from New Hampshire fire departments later this year, the first step that could lead to a PFAS-destroying operation being built in New England.“This isn’t a forever...