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Owner of former Covered Bridge Restaurant in Contoocook seeks tax relief for new tavern
An outdoor patio with scenic views of the Contoocook River, where diners can sip on beer and enjoy a meal, is part of the plans for a building that sits in the center of Contoocook Village. The structure at 16 Cedar St. in the village, which formerly...
Empty lot behind State House slated for legislator garage to see ‘noticeable activity’ soon
If you live in Concord, you’ve probably passed it at some point: the large pit spanning the block at the intersection of State Street and Capitol Street, catty-corner to the State House.The former site of the New Hampshire Department of Justice has...
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Sports
High schools: Wednesday’s cross country, golf, soccer, field hockey and volleyball results
Girls’ Cross CountryMerrimack Valley 29, Bow 45, St. Thomas 57Key players: MV – Lily Moser (2nd, 21:45), Madison Geddes (3rd, 21:45), Reagan Jefferson (7th, 23:28), Emily Baca (8th, 25:17), Keira Cote (9th, 25:44); Bow – Hannah Pawlowski (1st,...
Opinion
Opinion: We have a choice, according to Ta-Nehisi Coates (and this stone mason)
Jean Stimmell, retired stone mason and psychotherapist, lives in Northwood and blogs at jeanstimmell.blogspot.com. Waking up in Portsmouth, groggily looking out the third-story window of the Airbnb where we were staying, I couldn’t believe my eyes:...
Your Daily Puzzles
An approachable redesign to a classic. Explore our "hints."
A quick daily flip. Finally, someone cracked the code on digital jigsaw puzzles.
Chess but with chaos: Every day is a unique, wacky board.
Word search but as a strategy game. Clearing the board feels really good.
Align the letters in just the right way to spell a word. And then more words.
Politics
Pappas hopes ‘no drama’ formula propels him to 4th term in Congress
A few weeks ago, Congressman Chris Pappas stopped by the Portsmouth Fire Station for a demonstration of new rescue equipment. Oxygen tanks equipped with bluetooth-enabled masks chirped as firefighters showed Pappas the latest in life-saving...
Arts & Life
From the Farm: A farm is much more than a business
After 22 years raising cattle, you’d think I’d be unaffected by June, the friendly cow who walks over looking for scratches, or Tazzy, the grumpy mini-pig, grunting for dinner. But despite the years, the critters still pull on my heartstrings. I melt...
Obituaries
Concord, NH - The Honorable Thomas Turley Barry, 76, an attorney and judge of Concord and Rye Beach, NH, passed away on Thursday, August 15, after a five-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was surrounded by loved ones. Born in ... remainder of obit for The Honorable Thomas Barry
Exeter, NH - Priscilla Hannah Clark, beloved wife of the Reverend Charles (Kelly) Clark and mother of five children, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, in Exeter, NH, at the age of 99. Born on November 23, 1924, in Pasadena,... remainder of obit for Priscilla Hannah Clark
Deering, NH - Gary S. LaChance, a beloved friend, fiance and son, passed away on September 29, 2024 at the age of 61. Born on September 16, 1963, in, NH, Gary spent much of his life in Goffstown, where he cherished the tranquility of Gl... remainder of obit for Gary S. LaChance
Loudon, NH - Glen S. Wright, 76, of Loudon, NH passed peacefully on September 27th after a courageous battle with cancer. Son of Douglas and Jean Wright, Glen spent his childhood in Wakefield, Rhode Island. After high school, he follow... remainder of obit for Glen S. Wright