Concord Housing Authority put high-tech sensors in rentals. Lawsuit claims it’s surveillance.

First-ever town administrator appointed to manage Pomfret operations

POMFRET — For the first time ever, the selectboard has hired a town administrator. While Mariel Luna, 45, hails all the way from Texas, she’s committed to sticking around in the Upper Valley. “As far as I’m concerned right now, this is home,” Luna said Monday by phone. “So I’m not planning on going anywhere.” […]

Trump administration sending poll observers to Manchester, Nashua for state primary

U.S. Department of Justice election observers will monitor polling locations in Manchester and Nashua during the September 8 state primary election as part of a nationwide effort by the Trump administration.

Ayotte opposes potential Bow data center, plans to propose statewide moratorium

Governor Kelly Ayotte announced plans to include a multi-year moratorium on data centers in her upcoming budget to address concerns regarding rising energy costs and environmental impacts.

Court questions Vermont Catholic Diocese plan to sell Rice Memorial High to supporters

A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has called for an evidentiary hearing to resolve disputes over whether the Roman Catholic Diocese of Burlington can sell Rice Memorial High School to supporters for $4.3 million during its Chapter 11 reorganization.

2026 High school fall sports guide: Football

With the local high school sports season starting up, here is a look at some of the Upper Valley football teams hitting the gridiron in 2026. The region has an influx of teams with new coaches, including Lebanon, Mascoma and Newport, all of which will look for success this season. However, some teams still have veteran head coaches, including Woodstock, which will try to bounce back from a loss in the VPA Division III finals after losing many experienced athletes. A powerhouse in Hartford will be in a rebuild this season as it lost 16 seniors from last season’s run to […]