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On the Trail: Navigating the politics of pro-Palestinian protests
The pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel protests over the fighting in Gaza that have swept across American college campuses reached New Hampshire this week.More than 100 arrests were made at the campuses of Dartmouth College in Hanover and the University...
The murky world of town and city flags in NH
When the Monitor ran a story recently that some residents in Boscawen were disagreeing about the design of a town flag, it produced this reaction among an awful lot of readers: “Wait – towns have flags?!? Who knew?”Not many people, it turns out,...
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Baseball: Merrimack Valley now 6-1 following wild game at Pembroke Academy
PEMBROKE — Thursday evening’s 14-9 victory for Merrimack Valley (6-1) over Pembroke (3-4) was the type of game that neither team wants to dwell on much. Both suffered through sloppy defense and inconsistent pitching, complicated by a mid-game downpour...
Opinion
Opinion: A digital equity plan for Granite Staters
Patrick McDermott is AARP NH’s volunteer state president. New Hampshire has a historic opportunity to expand access to affordable, reliable, high-speed internet to everyone in the state, no matter where they live or their circumstances. Access,...
Politics
Charities will not have to pay rent to casinos under new law
Deb Leahy can finally breathe easy, freed from the fluctuating rental fees each time her organization partners with a New Hampshire casino for donations.Thanks to a new law, casinos are now prohibited from imposing rent charges on charities for...
Arts & Life
Vintage Views: The Simple Genius – John Clark
Some people travel through life and remain in the comfort of their routines as the years pass. Others leave the comfort of this journey and encounter situations that will challenge them on many levels. Such was the case with a gentleman named “Boston”...
Obituaries
Charles I Dube Penacook, NH - Charles "Charlie" Dube, 92, of Penacook, NH died on April 29, 2024 at the Merrimack County Nursing Home in Boscawen following a brief illness. Charlie was born in Exeter, NH on February 8, 1932. He was the o... remainder of obit for Charles I. Dube
Meredith, NH - Judith "Judy" M. Hoeckele, age 92, of Meredith, NH, passed away on Thursday, April 18th, 2024. She was born on Thursday, February 11th, 1932 in Altusried, Bavaria Germany. Judy is survived by her loving children, Roberta... remainder of obit for Judith Hoeckele
Concord, NH - Anne-Lee Verville passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at The Birches in Concord, NH. She was a beloved sister, aunt, godmother, cousin and friend. Anne-Lee was born in Concord on June 9, 1945, and grew up in Hopk... remainder of obit for Anne-Lee Verville
Loudon, NH - On the morning of April 26, 2024, Terry Church of Loudon, NH and Bradenton, Florida, closed her eyes and passed into the galaxy of stars of loved ones who journeyed before her. Her loving husband, Dan and niece, Robin were ... remainder of obit for Theresa Church