‘A piece of me is gone’: Mother grieves son killed in motorcycle crash

06-03-2024 3:39 PM

Almost every morning, laughter and playful banter filled the Einstein Bros. Bagels shop in Concord. Two young men, full of life, would goof around, their loud noises filling the room while Sarah Hardy, the general manager, prepared their breakfast.It...


In Pembroke schools, end of year celebrations are colored by anxiety about what next year will bring

06-03-2024 4:37 PM

Jenny Jones grew up in Pembroke, attended its schools, and began her teaching career at Pembroke Hill School 23 years ago. Over the years, she taught the children of her own childhood friends, pouring energy into a calling that felt decidedly...


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Track: Bishop Brady’s Gentchos sweeps sprints; Concord’s Twite, Reynolds and Goulas win state titles at Meet of Champions
06-03-2024 5:57 AM

DURHAM — One week after making an impression on Division III, Bishop Brady senior Josh Gentchos made one on the entire state, nearly tying the state record in the 100-meter dash and also winning the 200 meters, highlighting area performances at the...

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Opinion: A beneficial merger for Granite Staters
06-03-2024 3:56 PM

George Bald is former state Commissioner of the Department of Resources and Economic Development. During my time in public service, first as mayor of Somersworth and going on to lead economic development for Rochester, to the Pease Development...

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05-31-2024 9:49 AM

Former President Donald Trump’s criminal conviction on 34 felony counts in his historic criminal trial drew swift reaction from New Hampshire’s top politicians vying for the corner office.“Today’s show trial starkly reveals the extent to which Joe...

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From the Farm: Calves are the counselors at cow camp
06-02-2024 11:00 AM

Last year, on the second day of camp, the kids stowed their backpacks, ran into the barnyard, and waited anxiously to learn which calf would be theirs for the week. That was 2023. This year, we have a new slew of calves for campers to claim. Will it...

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Sunapee, NH - Arthur William Springsteen was born in Milford, Connecticut, October 30, 1948, and died at his home in Sunapee NH on May 28, 2024, with his wife and special kitties, Koji and Sakura, nearby. He was the only son of Stan... remainder of obit for Arthur Springsteen

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Hooksett, NH - The Reverend George A. Desjardins was called to his rest and to the glory of the Resurrection promised by the Lord on May 26, 2024. He was 91 years old. Father Desjardins was born on November 12, 1932, in Dover, New H... remainder of obit for George A. Desjardins

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Sandra "Sandy" Pickering Concord , NH - Sandra Ames Pickering, 64, passed away on Monday, May 27th, 2024, at Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord after a 23-year courageous battle with cancer. She was Born on September 30th, 1959, in Con... remainder of obit for Sandra Pickering

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, 77, of Concord passed away on May 30, 2024 from complications of lymphoma which was in partial remission. Bill leaves his adoring wife of 54 years Christine, devoted loving daughters Emily and Stephanie, son-in-law Dale, sister Nikki and n... remainder of obit for William Bogalis

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