Opinion: The road to a totalitarian USA

With larger developments slow going, a flush of smaller housing projects newly pitched in Concord

Housing and rental costs have started to level out in some parts of the country, but prices – and demand – remain record-breaking in central New Hampshire. In Concord, city leaders have spent the last few years pointing to development as a top priority to ease prices and expand the tax base, and a master plan overhaul is in its early stages. Housing construction has rolled out in fits and starts. As of April – the most up-to-date count available from Concord City Hall – there were just over 2,000 units in the works citywide: 283 units under construction, 599 units […]

New auction house in Franklin revives in-person bidding

Ryan Piccirillo and his wife Liza Penney hosted a soft launch auction at their new Granite Union Auction Company location in a former 1917 church in Franklin, aiming to revitalize the in-person auction industry following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Easterseals NH commits to keeping adult day programs open

Easterseals NH has voted to reverse its previous decision to end adult day programs in Manchester and Rochester and certain in-home services in Strafford and Hillsborough counties following discussions with state officials and community stakeholders.

From the Farm: It's thistle time of the year

Miles Smith Farm co-owner Cow Coach Carole describes the seasonal struggle of removing invasive burrs from highland cattle while noting the ecological and historical significance of thistle and burdock.

Vintage Views: Local products were not always local

A reflection on the historical evolution of commerce in Concord compares colonial taxation and trade struggles with modern consumerism and the enduring value of supporting local farmers.