Kayak Man stands at crossroads of Franklin’s identity

Concord to keep 16 mental health beds after state backs off relocation and private foundation steps in to fund services

A legislative repeal and a donation from a private foundation have succeeded in keeping 16 transitional mental health beds in Concord that otherwise would have been relocated nearly 40 miles away. The Philbrook Adult Transitional Housing facility, a state-owned step-down residence near New Hampshire Hospital, was set to be sold by June 30, 2027. This […]

Arts Ahead: Vintage baseball, book swap and more

Several local events are scheduled in the Concord area this weekend, including a vintage baseball game in Allenstown, a book swap at Brothers' Cortado, the Canterbury Fair, and a performance by the John Spignesi Band at Feathered Friend.

As Cyclospora outbreak continues, local farms report boost in demand

While a national Cyclospora outbreak has increased consumer anxiety regarding food safety, local farmers and retailers in New Hampshire report a surge in demand for locally produced greens.

Opinion: We need to combat rising property taxes

State Senator Dan Innis urged New Hampshire voters to support a ballot measure to cap municipal spending in response to rising property taxes driven by Democratic policy.

Opinion: My daughter wanted to play soccer. Adults turned the game into a political weapon.

After winning a legal battle against New Hampshire's ban on transgender athletes, Parker Tirrell ultimately quit her high school soccer team due to the hostility and controversy created by opposing adults.