“A woman can run for anything” – New Hampshire’s all-female tickets for top state races build off rich state history
Opinion: The value of college education
Football: McCranie steals the show as Bow bests MV, 23-13, in Pride’s home opener
On the trail: Most NH voters say Harris won debate
Vote to move middle school motivates another candidate to run for Concord School Board
Gravel biking ‘has exploded’ in the Upper Valley
Sun Country Airlines receives glowing welcome from MHT
Boys’ soccer: Merrimack Valley’s Olivera nets two in the second half of a 2-0 win over Bow
As statewide school phone bans sweep the nation, New Hampshire takes a characteristic ‘local control’ approach
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
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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New campground in Hillsborough the first of its kind to open in New Hampshire in five years
Concord High grad, Maria Armaganian, selected for 2024-25 US Women’s National Indoor Field Hockey team
Loudon randomly selected to participate in newly mandated voting machine audit
High schools: Thursday’s soccer, field hockey, golf and XC results
Live results: NH Primary 2024 winners and losers
Opinion: Let’s stop ignoring the elephant in the room when it comes to bullying
Editors Picks
My Turn: Is public money for property redevelopment worth it for Concord?
Generational divide begins to emerge over Concord School Board charter amendments
North Main Street bus stop will stay put amid competing safety concerns
In NH’s most competitive senate primary, three Dems vie for Concord’s seat
Sports
High schools: Thursday’s soccer, field hockey, golf and XC results
Girls’ SoccerBow 4, Merrimack Valley 2Key players: Bow – Cara Van Dyke (goal), Zoe Lupien (first varsity goal), Leah Gallier (game-winning goal), Lexana Farr (goal), Lexi Insana (assist), Jaeden Kennedy (assist), Gabby Tarsa (assist) , Brylie Gelinas...
Boys’ soccer: Hopkinton overcomes early deficit, shares the wealth to remain undefeated
High schools: Winnisquam battles back to defeat Hanover volleyball, Fredette scores 100th career point for Stark field hockey, more results from Wednesday
High schools: Tuesday’s soccer, cross country and golf results
Volleyball: Concord drops home game against the Nashua North Titans, starting season 0-3Opinion
Opinion: Meditating on a bitter dock
Jean Stimmell, retired stone mason and psychotherapist, lives in Northwood and blogs at jeanstimmell.blogspot.com. This is a photograph I took of a bitter dock, a common weed in New Hampshire. This one stands as a sentinel at the foot of my driveway....
Opinion: I’m free. Together let us celebrate free speech
Opinion: Housing affordability: Through a side door
Opinion: Fishing for a better proposal
Opinion: Let’s stop ignoring the elephant in the room when it comes to bullying
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
In Jon Kiper vs. the establishment, 9.5% of the vote constitutes a win
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...
Sununu signs law requiring ID to vote
Sununu has until Friday to sign or veto New Hampshire voter ID bill
John Stephen and Jim O’Connell to face off in District 4 Executive Council Race come November
‘Unanswered questions’: Reardon wins Senate primary with conflict of interest ruling still aheade-Edition
Arts & Life
Homeyer: Fall gardening chores
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...
Mount Cardigan fire tower reopens
Art gallery opens colorful new exhibit in Hopkinton
NH Audubon hosts 2024 Annual Member Celebration
Obituaries
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
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
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
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
