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A Merrimack County Superior Court judge is considering whether the town of Bow was wrong to allow a massive cell tower on public land over the opposition of residents.If the cell tower is constructed, it will be located just 300 feet from the property...

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After serving her first term on the Concord School Board, Brenda Hastings is seeking re-election and faces two challengers in Kassey Cameron and Peter Surmanis.Cameron, who underscored her active involvement in the Mill Brook School PTA with two...

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A lawsuit against the Bow planning board is heading to court next week as residents have filed a complaint alleging that the planning board neglected to comply with local ordinances in its handling of a cell tower project.The lawsuit, filed by...

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Hopkinton, like many New Hampshire towns, faces an urgent need for affordable and elderly housing – goals that have been slowed by restrictive building regulations and an even more fundamental problem – affordability.“Even if you build affordable...

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Lawyers representing Andy Sanborn continue their efforts to delay the proceedings to revoke the owner of the Concord Casino’s licenses to run games of chance in New Hampshire.In their latest attempt, Sanborn’s attorneys argue that the Lottery...

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In Hopkinton, 90% of housing consists of single-family detached homes, the most expensive option for buyers and renters. The town has started to explore adding what one planner calls the “missing middle,” which includes duplexes, triplexes, cottage...

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Proposed changes to the state’s environmental protection rules would increase the setbacks for landfills to be located no less than 500 feet from bodies of water, more than double the current 200-foot barrier. The Department of Environmental Services...

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In a move to bolster security measures along New Hampshire's northern border, the state has formed a law enforcement task force to patrol a 25-mile radius near the state’s border with Canada.The Northern Border Alliance Task Force will respond to...

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Lawyers for Andy Sanborn said he’s been too ill to mount a defense against accusations that he fraudulently obtained and misused COVID relief funds for lavish personal expenses.A lottery hearing on whether Sanborn, a former state senator and the owner...

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Sarah Robinson’s youngest child started kindergarten just as the COVID-19 pandemic shut everything down. That meant her child’s first few school years have been marked by constant disruption and uncertainty.If the proposed new middle school is built...

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Rental fees and the proliferation of casinos within the state were two of the topics that came up before a new study committee responsible for examining charitable gaming operations in New Hampshire.State Senator Timothy Lang expressed concern about...

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After the recent public hearing on the middle school project, where the Concord community voiced their opinions on the selected sites for rebuilding the middle school, the school district is holding a work session.This meeting on Tuesday will take...

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Six weeks after the New Hampshire Lottery Commission and Attorney General determined Andy Sanborn was unfit to be associated with charitable gaming in the state, the roulette wheel keeps spinning at the Concord Casino on Main Street.For the second...

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Beth St. John spends her weekends shuttling her three teenagers to different sporting events alongside her husband. On weekdays, her duties in the loan operations department at Merrimack County Savings Bank become a little less chaotic.Life, for St....

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As rising energy costs and environmental concerns continue to gain attention, energy committees in many towns are pushing for residents to shift towards renewable technology and eco-friendly homes.The NH Home Energy Expo, an annual event typically...

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The plan to rebuild at Rundlett emerged as the preferred choice among Concord residents during a discussion on the new middle school’s location, largely due to the location’s proximity to downtown and the high school.“When you’re in elementary school,...

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Heidi Pauer’s work-life balance went askew as her life circumstances shifted, leaving her mentally drained.She wanted to get her priorities sorted and get back on track.“I just needed something to shift because what was working before wasn’t working...

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Stepping into Sarah Guinther’s home feels like being wrapped in a warm, fragrant embrace, where the daily symphony of cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar fills the air as she and her seven-year-old daughter, Maddy, bake cookies in their kitchen.Their little...

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Renovations to the century-old historic Houston Barn in Hopkinton are right on track and set to be completed by the year’s end.After the barn on Houston Drive was lifted off its old foundation to make way for a new one in July, it has now been lowered...

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With $23 million in federal funds, Easterseals NH is set to begin the construction of its 15-acre military and veterans campus in Franklin next month.The project, a retreat for veteran and military members and their families, has been made possible by...