Owner of former Covered Bridge Restaurant in Contoocook seeks tax relief for new tavern

10-12-2024 2:00 PM

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

10-11-2024 12:18 PM

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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High schools: Wednesday’s cross country, golf, soccer, field hockey and volleyball results
10-10-2024 1:35 AM

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,...

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Opinion: We have a choice, according to Ta-Nehisi Coates (and this stone mason)
10-12-2024 7:00 AM

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:...

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U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-NH, filed candidacy for reelection to New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District on June 10, 2024
Pappas hopes ‘no drama’ formula propels him to 4th term in Congress
10-09-2024 11:02 AM

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...

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From the Farm: A farm is much more than a business
10-06-2024 7:00 AM

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...

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Obit photo for The Honorable Thomas Barry The Honorable Thomas Barry

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

Obit photo for Priscilla Hannah Clark Priscilla Hannah Clark

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

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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

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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

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