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Every Labor Day weekend, Justin Dearborn’s yard transforms into a finely-tuned parking operation, where each car is strategically parked to ensure a smooth exit whether you’re the first to arrive or the last to leave as the Hopkinton State Fair swings...

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For years, Bow residents have wrestled with frustratingly poor cell service, but efforts to address the issue are gaining momentum as the town’s telecommunications committee prepares to host an informational session next week to outline progress and...

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A woman who hitched a ride on an ATV in Dunbarton was injured in a crash on Tuesday caused by an allegedly intoxicated driver, but details surrounding the incident remain unclear.Tara Gardner, 46 of Weare, had walked to Heavens Gas Station at the...

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In an ongoing legal battle between Anthony Sanborn, owner of now-shuttered Concord Casino, and the New Hampshire Attorney General, a new issue involving the handling of privileged documents has emerged.On Aug. 21, Judge John Kissinger of the Merrimack...

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New Hampshire’s evolving gambling industry, though on par with other states’ regulations, raises the question of whether it’s fair that many charities continue to miss out on the benefits of the state’s charitable gaming model.Casinos are allowed to...

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The New Hampshire Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit that challenged a Manchester school district policy that protects transgender students’ privacy and requires staff to refer to those children using their chosen pronouns.This policy...

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Construction of New Hampshire’s first forensic psychiatric hospital is progressing steadily, with the state targeting an operational start by late 2026.This 24-bed hospital, located next to the existing New Hampshire Hospital, an inpatient psychiatric...

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Two Democrats and two Republicans are facing off in primaries to run for the District 2 seat on the state’s Executive Council, which was held by Cinde Warmington, who was the lone Democratic voice on the five-member board.The council, which is...

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Big Apple is Rebecca Chartier’s baby, tipping the scales at around 300 pounds and only 52 days old.Chartier has poured months of care and attention into nurturing this giant wonder at home in Weare and is now ready to showcase her orange marvel at...

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For Cynthia Potter Johnson, the Potter Farm is more than just a stretch of land, it’s the living pulse of her family’s heritage.It’s where she was raised.This 90-acre farm on Oak Hill Road in Concord has been in the Potter family for at least two...

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Over the past few weeks, waste disposal sites across the state have become the scene of a meticulous investigation. Trash bags are being torn open, their contents spread out on tables and examined with a fine-tooth comb.This scrutiny is part of the...

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It was one of those overcast days when the crisp breeze was just cool enough to make me reach for a light sweater from the closet.As I opened the door and slipped off my shoes, the soft strains of music that filled the room seemed to gently leave the...

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As construction progresses on the new 24-bed forensic psychiatric facility, designed to offer a secure and supportive environment for patients, the state is preparing to host an informative session this Thursday.The construction of the new forensic...

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Editor’s note: A tentative agreement brokered Friday to allow a transgender Plymouth girl to temporarily practice on the girls’ soccer team has fallen through, according to two people familiar with the situation. Read an updated story here.Parker...

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Home prices in New Hampshire continue to remain high, with median prices staying above $500,000 for the fifth month in a row.In July, the median price for a single-family home in the state was $530,000, just shy of the record high of $538,000 set in...

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Iris Turmelle leaned back in the car’s rear seat, letting the warmth of the July sun bathe her face as she headed to a sleepover at her friend’s house. But a text message from her mother, shattered that Friday afternoon, overwhelming her with anger...

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Alan Robidas felt a sense of relief as he watched gallons of firefighting foam, which had been sitting in storage at the Concord Fire Department for at least 20 years, being loaded into trucks for disposal.This was part of a statewide initiative,...

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Gianluca Marangan, sporting a bright blue T-shirt, joined fellow runners at the Boys and Girls Club in Concord, with his peace torch held high.It was more than just a ceremonial gesture — it was a symbol of their shared mission to spread peace.On...

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New Hampshire’s job market is experiencing a rebound, with employment rates recovering quickly and nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. However, the state’s labor force has not kept pace, raising concerns about the overall recovery.In 2019, New...

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After a series of unsuccessful repairs to its outdated equipment, the playground at Hanson Park in Bow is set to receive a major upgrade with the replacement of its play set.David Stack, the town manager, explained that the playground equipment had...

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Having a bird's eye view of a 20-acre field of bright yellow sunflowers swaying in the breeze is the experience awaiting visitors at Sunfox Farm for its sixth festival in Concord.Greg and Amber Pollock, the couple behind this rural oasis along the...