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A renewed push for a bottle bill is underway but with a twist – the responsibility of managing the recycling program will rest on the shoulders of beverage producers and distributors.Unlike previous attempts, this year’s bill, House Bill 1636,...

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Dustin Rose is on the cusp of realizing his long-held dream – opening a 24-hour fitness center.With over 15 years of experience as a private trainer and group instructor, Rose is expanding his gym, Capital Fitness Center, through a relocation to South...

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For Hunter Crawford, the Spirit Skate Park in Hopkinton is more than a recreational space. It’s been a place to make lasting friendships.Crawford has spent countless after-school hours boarding on the ramps of the park, located on the grounds of...

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Federal college loan forgiveness is an effective tool to reward workers who choose public service professions that are struggling to hire qualified candidates, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.“We need to make sure that we’re making the...

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A pizza box, a bag of chips and a soda can all have one thing in common – the “recycle” symbol printed on their packaging asking customers not to throw them away in the trash.But the reality is that dropping off these items at your local transfer...

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The old shingles on the century-old historic barn on Houston Drive in Hopkinton were stripped away this week as a new metal roof was installed.Due to be finished next week, the roof project will complete the renovation of the town-owned Houston Barn,...

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Each member of the Concord City Council stood next to signs identifying them with a color — red, green, blue, yellow — each representing a distinct personality type.The colors reflected the lighthearted scores they received on a personality test they...

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Pamela Walsh was chosen as the next president of the Concord School Board at the first meeting of the year on Tuesday.Walsh, an at-large member who was the previous vice president of the board, was selected with unanimous support from all...

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Future attempts by Andy Sanborn to operate a casino in the state will be met with challenging regulatory hurdles after his gaming license was suspended last week by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.Sanborn, a former state senator who owns and...

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New Hampshire has become a dumping ground for out-of-state trash.But that could change during the upcoming legislative session as lawmakers try to slam the brakes on trucks bringing waste from beyond state borders.One bill takes on the Interstate...

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Nikki Haley was asked a question that touched on the topic of race during a Concord town hall Friday morning, but it had nothing to do with the Civil War or the former South Carolina governor's earlier comments about its causes.At the largest audience...

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In the throes of the pandemic, Penelope Perri shouldered the responsibility of guiding a team of healthcare workers through a maze of changes.While working as the director of Concord Hospital’s Employee Assistance Program, Perri found herself on the...

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Concord Casino’s doors are set to shut after the New Hampshire Lottery Commission suspended owner Andy Sanborn operating and gaming licenses for six months.The ruling announced Thursday on accusations that Sanborn fraudulently obtained and used...

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A former firefighter was arrested in connection with multiple fires in Bradford and Warner on Wednesday.Nathan Nichols, 19, of Weare, a former firefighter with the Bradford firefighter was arrested in connection with multiple outside fires, two of...

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Longstanding deficiencies with the state’s mental health system may have reached a turning point in 2023 as government and industry leaders worked to address issues such as timely access to care and a new investment of resources.One lingering problem...

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Growing concerns over landfill siting and state regulations became a focal point in communities around the state and in the legislature as more people learned about New Hampshire’s status as a dumping ground for out-of-state trash.The catalyst for...

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Just in time for Christmas, Hondo, Sadie, Chloe, Tilly, and Lola touched down on a flight from Georgia, wagging their way into rescuers’ hearts at a Chichester shelter.These puppies, all under eight months old, left behind rougher times for a chance...

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Every week, in the expansive fields of the White Farm property, children enthusiastically embark on adventures, catching bugs, tracing animal footprints in the snow, and gazing to the sky in anticipation of any majestic hawks that might grace the...

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Prison officers will receive training from the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Hampshire to better support incarcerated individuals facing mental health challenges.Funded by a state grant, the initiative aims to create a correctional...

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After two years of delays, a massive development off Manchester Street in Concord can move ahead now that developers gained consent from the planning board – but the approval comes with a long list of conditions.With its proximity to the east shore of...