McAuliffe statue unveiled at Concord State House grounds in day of history, emotion and inspiration

09-02-2024 1:59 PM

Six-year-old Ollie Tyrrell knows all about Christa McAuliffe. He hopes to be an astronaut someday and frequently visits the planetarium at the McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord.When his mom, Danielle Vincent, heard a statue of McAuliffe,...


Under new law, Tara Reardon could not vote on issues her husband lobbies for, critics say

09-02-2024 10:32 AM

Tara Reardon, whose spouse is lobbyist and former Concord mayor Jim Bouley, won’t be able to vote on any legislation that involves her husband’s clients if she is elected to the State Senate due to a recent change to state law, her critics say.“Under...


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High schools: Bow girls’ soccer decisively wins season opener and more Thursday results
08-30-2024 12:14 AM

Girls’ SoccerBow 5, Kingswood 1Key players: Bow – Lexi Insana (2 goals), Lexana Farr (goal, assist), Ashley Wallen (2 assists), Brylie Gelinas (goal), Marissa Reyes (first varsity goal), Anna Zerba (midfield), Vivi Madden (defense), Abby Foote...

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Opinion: Tales of resilience
08-31-2024 7:00 AM

Jean Stimmell, retired stone mason and psychotherapist, lives in Northwood and blogs at jeanstimmell.blogspot.com. Psychological resilience is that rare quality that enables some survivors to prosper after devastating trauma or misfortune, millstones...

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Frank Staples of Manchester, a Republican candidate for governor, was asked to leave the Paugus Bay Pub in Laconia after repeatedly interrupting Kelly Ayotte during a political event there Wednesday night.
GOP governor candidate ejected from Weirs campaign event after heckling Ayotte
08-30-2024 1:19 PM

WEIRS BEACH — A Republican candidate for governor was asked to leave a candidate forum at Paugus Bay Pub Wednesday night after disrupting another candidate’s remarks.Frank Staples, an addiction and recovery counselor from Manchester and candidate for...

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The lesson of a small Pembroke music venture – it’s all about bringing people together
09-01-2024 6:00 AM

There’s a framed picture of Abraham Lincoln that sits atop the mantle behind the bar at Pembroke City Limits, our new venue down in the historic Suncook village.Abe is there for reasons only those familiar with a particular old saloon in South Dakota...

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Obit photo for The Honorable Thomas Barry 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

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Concord, NH - Mrs. Diane L. (Nadeau) McGrath, 68, of Concord formerly of Pittsfield, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on August 29, 2024 after a period of declining health. Born in Manchester, Diane was the daughter ... remainder of obit for Diane L. McGrath

Obit photo for Richard Armand Fredette Jr. Richard Armand Fredette Jr.

Boscawen, NH - Richard Armand Fredette Jr., 73, of Boscawen, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024. Born on October 15, 1950 in Kittery, ME, he was the son of the late Richard Sr. and Evelyn (Downes) Fredette. Richard grew up in Ki... remainder of obit for Richard Armand Fredette Jr.

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Wilmot, NH - Henry L. Stevens, 86, formerly of Jewell Road died Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen. He was born on July 28, 1938 the son of Ralph W. Stevens and Audrey (Atwood) Stevens Patten. He ... remainder of obit for Henry Stevens

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