Concord city council cuts construction costs, but approves building new $41M police station

During Great Recession, NH invested in its schools, then scaled back

Qualifiers abound in a new report mapping out the Granite State’s educational landscape. From 2008 to 2012, New Hampshire was one of 16 states to invest more dollars per student amid the Great Recession, adjusted for inflation — but ever since, those investments have declined, then stagnated. Since the state’s Education Trust Fund exists separately […]

Franklin's Dan Sylvester steps down as athletic director; future of athletics funding still in limbo

After 13 years as athletic director, Dan Sylvester is transitioning to a part-time teaching role at Franklin High School amid significant district budgetary concerns regarding the future of athletics.

Dartmouth Hitchcock to expand Concord facility for specialty care

Dartmouth Hitchcock clinic in Concord is planning a major expansion of its Pleasant Street facility, adding 36,000 square feet to meet the growing demand for outpatient specialty care. The addition would increase the size of the building by more than 50%. Tim Bishop, director of engineering for Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics, told the Concord Planning Board […]

Opinion: Vote with confidence

A commentary piece argues that President Donald Trump's claims regarding election vulnerabilities and Chinese interference lack evidence and serve to undermine public trust through the proposed Save America Act.

Opinion: Why the county attorney should matter to voters

Bow resident Meg Hagaman is running for Merrimack County Attorney, emphasizing the importance of the elected role in prosecuting crime and building community trust.