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Flowers, clickers and farewells mark Pittsfield graduation
John Stark graduation sees 126 get diplomas, with one starting his own welding company
Franklin High prepares graduates to take on the unknown
Pembroke Academy graduation: ‘We are equally deserving of this’
New Hampshire leads nation in child well-being, lags in student proficiency
Boys’ Lacrosse: Coe-Brown defeats Hawks in semis, 14-7, to advance to first championship in program history
Hiker rescued off Mt. Washington as temperatures approached freezing
Opinion: Thoughts about our kids after nine years on the road
From morning jokes to parental influence: Bow High Class of 2025 graduates
One final corny joke stood between the Bow High School seniors and their high school diplomas.
“I’m feeling every emotion” – Belmont High School graduates commemorate shared joys and accomplishments
Tyler Durand squinted at the shifting image on his aunt, Michelle Linguli’s, phone until it spoke.
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Both remaining Rite Aid stores in Concord slated for closure
A Webster property was sold for unpaid taxes in 2021. Now, the former owner wants his money back
Photos: Concord High students strut their stuff at prom
State Supreme Court says towns can keep excess school taxes rather than sharing them with poorer towns
New fair coming next week to Everett Arena in Concord
Concord city councilors reconsider their nomination process after appointment backlash
Editors Picks
Missing in Manchester: A timeline of the missing persons investigation for Glenn Chrzan
Inside EFAs: How school vouchers have fueled a Christian school enrollment boom in New Hampshire
City prepares to clear, clean longstanding encampments in Healy Park
Productive or poisonous? Yearslong clubhouse fight ends with council approval
Sports
Softball: Coe-Brown stays ahead of MV and advances to championship with 18-9 win
The Coe-Brown softball team trusted its bats from beginning to end to outscore Merrimack Valley in the Division II semifinals on Wednesday. An eight-run first inning and a seven-run sixth saw the Bears run away and move on to the state finals.
Softball: Concord’s underdog run ends in semis to undefeated Lancers, 2-1
Baseball: Bishop Brady advances to first final since 1989, Belmont falls in D-III semis
Baseball: John Stark delivers dream scenario in 9-0 semifinal win
Girls’ lacrosse: ‘Who would have thought?’ – Pride team reflects on first state championship appearance in program historyOpinion
Opinion: Speechless in America no more
Opinion: Friends don’t let friends drive drunk
Opinion: Concord should be run like a household, not a business
Opinion: Our leaders’ puzzling decision to eliminate the State Council on the Arts
Opinion: How dark can it get?
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
New Hampshire school phone ban could be among strictest in the country
When Gov. Kelly Ayotte called on the state legislature to pass a school phone ban in January, the pivotal question wasn’t whether the widely popular policy would pass but how far it would go.
Concord became a Housing Champion. Now, state lawmakers could eliminate the funding.
‘A wild accusation’: House votes to nix Child Advocate after Rep. suggests legislative interference 
Sununu decides he won’t run for Senate despite praise from Trump
Town elections offer preview of citizenship voting rules being considered nationwidee-Edition
Arts & Life
High Range coming to Henniker Concert Series
High Range, a high-energy roots/folk/bluegrass group with a long list of superlative reviews from national publications as well as raves from local attendees, returns to Henniker to perform at the Angela Robinson Bandstand in Henniker, Tuesday evening, June 17, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Young Professional of the Month Cady Hickman: Harmonizing Marketing, Marathons and Meaningful Moments
Artist spotlight: Jackie Hanson
White Mountain art exhibition makes new home at New Hampshire Historical Society 
A sneak peak of summer events in the Concord area
Obituaries
Constance W. Landry
Hooksett, NH - Mrs. Constance W. (Wilcox) Landry, 77, of Hooksett, passed away peacefully at the Villa Crest Nursing Center on June 5, 2025, after a period of declining health. Born in Berlin, Vermont, Connie was the daughter of Thomas... remainder of obit for Constance W. Landry
Robert Blake Gifford
Garrett Park, MD - Robert Blake Gifford, 78, of Garrett Park, Maryland, passed away on June 2, 2025, after a sudden battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Concord, New Hampshire, Bob attended Concord High School before serving in the Un... remainder of obit for Robert Blake Gifford
Maurice L. Lavoie
Pembroke, NH - Mr. Maurice L. Lavoie, 83, of Pembroke, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2025 surrounded by his family in the care of the Granite VNA Hospice House after a short period of declining health. Born in Concord, Moe was the ... remainder of obit for Maurice L. Lavoie
Kathleen Ford
Enfield, NH - Kathleen (Byrne) Ford, 90, of Maple Street, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. Friends may call at the Chadwick Funeral Home, 235 Main Street, New London, NH on Friday, ... remainder of obit for Kathleen Ford
