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Cause of Hopkinton brush fire still under investigation
By RACHEL WACHMAN
As the embers cooled Tuesday on the scorched ground of 100 Chase Farm Road in Hopkinton, the cause remained unknown a day after a fire destroyed a garage and spread across five acres of brush and fields.
‘A bit Kafkaesque’: Federal judge spars with government lawyer over status of Dartmouth international student
By JEREMY MARGOLIS
A federal judge characterized a Trump administration lawyer’s refusal to confirm basic information about the legal status of a Dartmouth College international student as “a bit Kafkaesque” during a lengthy court hearing Tuesday.
For Earth Day, high school student urges Concord to do more for the future
By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN
As the head of Concord’s environmental club, Myrick Oxnard wanted to see city leaders go beyond patting themselves on the back for earth-friendly work already underway.
In turbulent times, a small brewery finds some certainty with solar power
By DAVID BROOKS
The craft beer industry is undergoing a shakeout after years of growth, so if you’re going to expand your small brewery, it helps to have some help. Like 182 solar panels.
Business representatives express alarm at deep cuts to state support of UNH
By DAVID BROOKS
A group of New Hampshire business officials gathered in Concord Tuesday to express alarm about proposed cuts to state support for the university system and they made no mistake about who they blamed.
‘Frivolous and lacking merit’: Complaint against golf committee members over clubhouse vote dismissed
By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN
The city of Concord should want people with relevant experience to give advice about pressing issues — that’s how Steve Shurtleff sees it.
Concord man arrested after middle schooler drug exposure
By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN
A Concord Man is facing drug and child endangerment charges related to an incident where an unresponsive middle school student was taken to Concord Hospital in January.
Granite Geek: A contrary Earth Day thought – we shouldn’t pick up litter
By DAVID BROOKS
Few activities get more public support than picking up litter from the side of the road. But to mark Earth Day, I’m about to argue that we shouldn’t do it.
In Senate presentation, Child Advocate is business as usual despite House elimination
By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI
Cassandra Sanchez focused on business as usual.
Hopkinton structure fire spreads to surrounding brush and fields
By RACHEL WACHMAN
A structure fire that destroyed a building on rural Chase Farm Road in Hopkinton spread to surrounding brush and fields as crews scrambled Monday afternoon to keep the flames from spreading.
Weekend clean-up was part of Earth Day celebrations
Monitor staff
Millions of people around the world are taking action to celebrate the 55th Earth Day, but they’re not doing it just on Earth Day itself, as seen by a host of outdoor clean-up programs in the region.
ACLU asks New Hampshire federal judge to reinstate student status for more than 100 international students
By JEREMY MARGOLIS
Lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union and the law firm of Shaheen and Gordon are asking a federal judge in New Hampshire to restore the legal status of at least 100 international students in New England who have been affected by a mass revocation of their student visas carried out by the Trump administration.
New Hampshire churches mourn the death of Pope Francis
By REBECA PEREIRA
Outside, the yellow-and-white Vatican flag hung at half-mast. In the foyer, a photo of the pontiff and a description of his life welcomed congregants to Christ the King Church in Concord.
Court delays and EFAs: What to look for in the State House this week
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Budget hearings are underway in the Senate, as dozens of agencies again present their spending requests to lawmakers.
School choice without open enrollment? Lakes Region high schools to open doors to more students
By JEREMY MARGOLIS
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify that students will not be able to enroll in courses at other high schools if the same course is already offered by their home school, as one administrator said.
Epsom lawmaker proposes slot machines in restaurants and bars to boost state revenue
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
To tap into alternative revenue streams, State Rep. Dan McGuire is proposing to legalize slot machines in New Hampshire’s bars and restaurants.
Non-profit risk management pool going under, so state will step in
By DAVID BROOKS
A little-known organization that helps 17 towns and school districts buy cheaper health insurance says it’s going under, prompting the state to step in.
‘People just want to speak up’ – Another large anti-Trump weekend rally in Concord
By GEOFF FORESTER
Hundreds of protesters swarmed downtown Concord with a common purpose to condemn President Donald Trump’s administration.
‘A really special thing’: Concord couple collects letters for WWII veteran
By RACHEL WACHMAN
In an overwhelming show of gratitude, Concord-area residents wrote and mailed letters of appreciation to John Dianis, a 99-year-old World War II veteran participating in an honor flight to Washington D.C.
New Hampshire falls behind on housing goals, pushing prices higher
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
Construction of new houses in New Hampshire took a step back in 2023, putting the state behind in its efforts to ease the ongoing housing shortages.
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