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A group of Bow parents say the Pride Flag displayed at Bow High School’s music room is an example of the school’s district’s viewpoint discrimination.The federal lawsuit filed by Anthony Foote, Kyle Fellers and Nicole Foote, and Eldon Rash, a family...

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Behind the counter at Thorne’s of Concord, a personal health and intimate wellness store on Main Street, James Roesener springs into action whenever the phone rings with a request for discreet curbside pickup.With practiced care, Roesener packs little...

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On April 14, 2020, six weeks after the first case of COVID-19 was detected in New Hampshire, Andy Sanborn secured his first $95,000 federal pandemic loan.The money was awarded to the Draft sports bar in downtown Concord, which abruptly closed in March...

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New Hampshire recorded its most expensive October in history, as single-family home prices held above half a million dollars for the eighth consecutive month, reaching a median sales price of $500,750.Despite a modest increase in inventory, with 2,354...

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Dave Reynolds couldn’t be happier to return to John Stark Regional High School, where he’s helping this year’s senior class put on their final show.For him, this isn’t just a return to where he spent his teenage years; it’s a homecoming to the school,...

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Down a long hallway, 12 doors lead to rooms bathed in a pale blue with cozy beds draped in gray comforters. Each room is finished with a bedside table and wardrobe to create an inviting atmosphere with a subtle, calming palette.These rooms will become...

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Brooks Young had played with some well-known musicians, sharing stages with the likes of B.B. King, The Wallflowers, and Three Dog Night. Despite these impressive collaborations, he never bragged. For Brooks, music was about joy and connection —...

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Riverbend Community Mental Health is set to open a 12-bed facility in Concord, providing much-needed housing and on-site care for adults dealing with acute mental health challenges.Located at 278 Pleasant Street, the facility will offer 24/7 staffing,...

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The Hopkinton transfer station is facing a $3.6 million cleanup after sludge that accumulated over the years in its septic lagoons was found to contain harmful “forever” chemicals.Capping the contaminated site to prevent further environmental damage...

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Andy Sanborn says he’s ready to walk away from charitable gaming entirely, hoping to sell Concord Casino and move on, his lawyers say, but obstacles from the Lottery Commission and Attorney General’s Office, including criminal charges accusing him of...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Now that election season has ended and routines are back to normal, one piece of the campaign season still remains — political signs. From front yards and business properties to roadside spots, these signs are everywhere.So what should people do with...

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New Hampshire’s Executive Council is likely to once again have only one Democrat, with Karen Liot Hill securing victory in District 2 on Wednesday morning.Hill, from Lebanon, a long-time city councilor, received 57% of the vote, beating Republican Kim...

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Slot machines could soon make their way into New Hampshire’s gaming halls — if set at the same playing speed as historical horse racing machines.Across many states with legal casinos, historical horse racing (HHR) machines have been a workaround for...

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A Bow police officer has been removed as a defendant in a federal lawsuit against the Bow School District regarding allegations of free speech violations during a silent protest against transgender athletes competing in girls’ sports.The lawsuit,...

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Once every month on Wednesday evenings, the Bank of New Hampshire Stage in Concord comes alive as the musicians of Andrew North and the Rangers band scatter across the stage to set up their instruments.Drum kits are checked, guitars tuned, and...

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A road rage incident involving gunfire on Tuesday night has left the Henniker Police Department calling for the public’s help in identifying the suspect involved.Around 7 p.m., a driver traveling on Route 202/9 reported being fired upon by a smaller...

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The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office is asking a judge to dismiss Andy Sanborn’s attempt to terminate the ongoing criminal investigation against him or disqualify the current investigating team from continuing to pursue the case.Sanborn, the...

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Republican incumbent Senator Ruth Ward and Democratic challenger David Trumble are clashing over the future of public education funding and the state’s response to climate change.Both issues have taken center stage in the race state for Senate...

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State lawyers have racked up over $75,000 in legal fees and counting on cases involving Concord Casino owner Andy Sanborn, following a joint investigation by the New Hampshire Attorney General and Lottery Commission last year that accused him of...

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For Melynda Parker, owning and running a women’s gym in Bow for eight years was all about pushing boundaries for herself and her clients. She thrived on the sweat, the grit and the relentless pursuit of fitness goals. But now, her latest venture is a...