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Middle School Project budget will be set in July, new timeline reveals
State police: Manchester police officer arrested on multiple domestic violence-related charges
Bill requiring educators to answer parents’ questions moves forward
Big drop in tuition and aid is boosting Colby-Sawyer
Concord police ask for help in identifying person of interest in incidents of cars being keyed during Republican Party event
College due process rights at issue in NH bill
Construction of housing project in former Church to begin with parking dispute in the rearview
Opinion: Inherited hatred and how to stop it
High schools: Coe-Brown softball wins 5th straight, Concord’s McDonald pitches first varsity win, Tide’s Doherty scores 100th career point
Concord fights stubborn brush fire along bank of Merrimack River
The Concord Fire Department spent Wednesday morning fighting a stubborn brush fire burning on a steep bank between the Merrimack River and the rail line just south of Sewalls Falls Road.“We think it had been smoldering for a couple of days,” said...
New Hampshire residents weigh compassion and caution in medical aid in dying bill
Phillip Kaneb, sporting a vibrant blue shirt with a sticker boldly stating “no suicide,” strolled around the State House’s hallways on Wednesday, pausing intermittently to admire the paintings hanging on the walls, his infectious smile bringing joy to...
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N.H. Educators voice overwhelming concerns over State Board of Education’s proposals on minimum standards for public schools
“It’s beautiful” – Eight people experiencing homelessness to move into Pleasant Street apartments
Voice of the Pride: Merrimack Valley sophomore Nick Gelinas never misses a game
Matt Fisk will serve as next principal of Bow High School
Former Concord firefighter sues city, claiming years of homophobic sexual harassment, retaliation
A trans teacher asked students about pronouns. Then the education commissioner found out.
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What’s in a name? Ask an Epsom Yeaton.
Downtown cobbler breathes life into tired shoes, the environmentally friendly way
People of color incarcerated at higher rates in New Hampshire, but data is limited
Former Concord firefighter sues city, claiming years of homophobic sexual harassment, retaliation
Sports
High schools: Bow’s Kelly lifts Falcon softball to victory in walk-off, more Monday results, plus Saturday’s track meets
SoftballBow 5, Campbell 4Key players: Bow – Maddy Oppold (2-for-4), Ella Roos (3-for-4), Taylor Ouellette (2-for-4, 2 RBI), Emma Kelly (1-for-4, walk-off single), Lilly Wright (1-for-3, 2-run HR), Caly Poitras (4 IP, 7 H, 1 BB), Taylor Ouellette (3...
Patriots’ draft approach likely to be different in post-Belichick era
High schools: Weekend results
Gallery: Forty-mile gravel bicycle race draws racers from all over the region
Wednesday’s high schools: Fancher’s 2-run blast leads Concord baseball to victory; plus more baseball, softball, lax and tennis resultsOpinion
Opinion: NH youth’s effort for a more robust climate curriculum
Elisabeth Bialosky, Youth Campaign Organizer/350NH. Rep. Wendy Thomas, Town of Merrimack. The kids are angry. And they have every right to be.Last summer students and youth advocates concerned about climate change had an idea: “Could we work on a...
Opinion: This stinks, but if you don’t speak up it’s going to reek
Opinion: The problem with Ukraine
Opinion: This Earth Day, help keep local land clean and healthy
Opinion: Student power: Confronting collaborators and cowards at home and abroad
Politics
Charities will not have to pay rent to casinos under new law
Deb Leahy can finally breathe easy, freed from the fluctuating rental fees each time her organization partners with a New Hampshire casino for donations.Thanks to a new law, casinos are now prohibited from imposing rent charges on charities for...
Sununu says he’ll support Trump even if he’s convicted
NH mayors want more help from state on homelessness prevention funds
Two democrats with parallel views run for same State Senate seat
House passes bill removing exceptions to state voter ID law
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Arts & Life
Community Players of Concord present newest adaptation of Pride and Prejudice
“Not Your Grandmother’s Jane Austen…”Bold, surprising, boisterous, and timely, this Pride and Prejudice for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life.The outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to...
Concord Monitor editor Mike Pride’s final book explores the lives, works of Northern New England poets
Active Aging: John Burke of Peterborough celebrated his 81st birthday with 81 hikes up Pack Monadnock
Vintage Views: From darkness to light
From the farm: Spring brings calves, beautiful calves
Obituaries
Dennis Michael Schwab
Manchester, NH - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Dennis Michael Schwab. He passed away on April 6th, 2024, after a period of failing health. He was 51 years old. With great dignity, Michael was very thankful to b... remainder of obit for Dennis Michael Schwab
Jay T. Sweeney
Lyman, ME - Jay T. Sweeney, 64, of Lyman Maine, Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born in Concord, NH on October 13, 1959, son of John and Donna Cozzi, Sweeney. He graduated from Concord High school, Class ... remainder of obit for Jay T. Sweeney
Patrick J. Pat" Lane
Patrick J. "Packin' Pat" Lane Concord , NH - Patrick Joseph Lane of Concord NH passed away suddenly in his home on April 8th. He was born in Seattle Washington October 8,1959. The son of Leo T. Lane and Blanche (Renshaw) Lane, the third... remainder of obit for Patrick J. Pat" Lane
Lisa Marie Cheney
Lisa Marie (Jameson) Cheney Boscawen, NH - Lisa Marie (Jameson) Cheney, 56 of Boscawen NH, passed away peacefully April 17, 2024 at Granite VNA Hospice House with family by her side. Born in Concord, NH on April 20, 1967, Lisa was the da... remainder of obit for Lisa Marie Cheney
