As statewide school phone bans sweep the nation, New Hampshire takes a characteristic ‘local control’ approach

09-13-2024 4:49 PM

On the rare occasions Rundlett Middle School principal Jay Richard takes his phone out during the school day, his students hound him.“Mr. Richard, we’re not supposed to be on phones during school,” they gleefully remind him.But Richard needs no...


New campground in Hillsborough the first of its kind to open in New Hampshire in five years

09-13-2024 10:42 AM

When Kevin McCauley bought 500 acres of forested land in Hillsborough 45 years ago, it was an unusual purchase for a college student, but it just made sense.“I was on one of my breaks from New England College and between classes, and I walked in this...


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Boys’ soccer: Hopkinton overcomes early deficit, shares the wealth to remain undefeated
09-11-2024 11:55 PM

CONTOOCOOK – The Hawks faced the earliest deficit that Scott Zipke had seen in over 20 years of coaching. They responded with their best performance of the season.The Hopkinton boys’ soccer team gave up a penalty kick just 17 seconds into the match,...

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Opinion: I’m free. Together let us celebrate free speech
09-14-2024 7:02 AM

Robert Azzi is a photographer and writer who lives in Exeter. His columns are archived at robertazzitheother.substack.com. Last week was a great week, for you and me, for free speech and the press. As the home page of the law firm of Rath, Young and...

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In Jon Kiper vs. the establishment, 9.5% of the vote constitutes a win
09-12-2024 5:24 PM

For those who voted in the Democratic primary for New Hampshire’s next governor this week, it probably wasn’t for Jon Kiper.Most people have never heard of him, much less know his policy positions. He was the underdog: Kiper received just under 10% of...

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Homeyer: Fall gardening chores
09-14-2024 7:01 AM

Despite some hot sunny days, fall is fast approaching and it’s time to start thinking about cleaning up the garden and putting it to bed. No, I’m not suggesting you cut back all your perennials or pull all your vegetable plants. But October, the time...

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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 Virginia Cretella Mars Virginia Cretella Mars

McLean , VA - Virginia Cretella Mars ("Ginnie") of McLean, Va., passed away in early September at age 94 after a short illness. She was surrounded by her family in her final days. Born on March 15, 1930, in New Haven, Conn., she gradua... remainder of obit for Virginia Cretella Mars

Obit photo for Doreen M. Baillargeon Doreen M. Baillargeon

Allenstown, NH - Mrs. Doreen M. (Young) Baillargeon, 62, of Allenstown, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on August 31, 2024. Born in Fitzwilliam NH, Doreen was the daughter of the late Wallace Henry Young and ... remainder of obit for Doreen M. Baillargeon

Obit photo for Patricia Connor Ayers Patricia Connor Ayers

Patricia "Trish" Connor Ayers Concord, NH - Patricia "Trish" Connor Ayers, 88, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024 at The Birches in Concord, NH. after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska on August 1, 1936 t... remainder of obit for Patricia Connor Ayers

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