Concord Monitor
Unusual Andover rail trail impasse and property dispute continues
An Andover man has blocked off a mile of the Northern Rail Trail, which is a well-established trail that has been open for 20 years, due to a dispute over access to his land, prompting the…
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7mOpinion: Save what makes our state great
The federal government is reorganizing the U.S. Forest Service, threatening the irreplaceable value of forests across the country, and the northern hardwood forests of the White Mountains in New Hampshire, as well as the closure of experimental forests that have provided decades of invaluable research data.
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4mOpinion: Think Medicaid doesn't affect you? You're probably wrong.
Medicaid is deeply woven into the fabric of rural communities, and changes to the program can have far-reaching consequences for everyone, not just those who receive benefits.
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3mWeare, Hillsboro police departments join ICE 'task force' contracts
Police departments in Weare and Hillsboro have joined a federal immigration enforcement contract, allowing local police officers to conduct some immigration operations.
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4mNHTI to offer free college courses to Concord, Merrimack Valley, Second Start students
NHTI is offering all graduates from Concord High School, Merrimack Valley High School, and Second Start two free classes next fall as part of the "Take Two" program, which is designed to ease the financial burden of college and attract students who might not otherwise have considered more school.
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7mVintage Views: Our very first prisoner
John Earl Davis was the first prisoner to be incarcerated at the Merrimack County House of Correction in Boscawen and was briefly known as a celebrity for his status.