Concord Monitor
Meeker edges out Wells in tight school board race
Trust in incumbents held strong in a hotly contested school board race. In West Concord and the South End, incumbent school board member Cara Meeker edged out a win against Jeff Wells, a sharp critic…
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9mStudy: New 1,500-bed men's prison in Concord will cost at least $750 million
If Bill Hart knows one thing about construction, it’s that prices keep going up. “If it costs a dollar today,” he said, “it costs a dollar and one cent tomorrow.” The longer New Hampshire waits to replace its men’s prison in Concord, then, the pricier it’s going to get, said Hart, commissioner of the state’s […]
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5mVintage Views: Barbering dentists from the old days
The history of dentistry in Concord evolved from medieval barber-surgeons performing extractions to the establishment of specialized medical practices by figures such as Dr. Elijah Colby, Dr. Moses Willard, and Dr. William Albee.
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3mFrom the Farm: You don't need to see a cow to know one
Future In Sight organized an immersive farm experience for individuals with visual impairments at Miles Smith Farm in Loudon, featuring tactile interactions with livestock.
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6mOpinion: Is China a geopolitical titan or a financial house of cards?
Scholars suggest that while China faces significant domestic economic struggles, the United States maintains a strategic advantage in global commerce provided it works consistently with allies.
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5mOpinion: End out-of-state campaign funding
Author John Buttrick argues that the increasing reliance of federal candidates on out-of-state contributions undermines the democratic principle of one person, one vote and calls for legislative action to implement public financing.