Concord Monitor
Coal power is gone: Merrimack Station in Bow has shut for good
Merrimack Station, New England's last coal-fired plant, shut Sept. 12; owners plan redevelopment with solar and batteries while Bow faces tax-revenue uncertainty.
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4m'A big emphasis on fun': Young creators bring stories to life at FC Academy filmmaking camp in Suncook
Twelve children participated in the FC Academy filmmaking camp in Pembroke City Limits this week, producing short films that will be screened at the "Movies Under the Stars!" event on August 24.
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7mClimate change could spell 'catastrophe' for blood supply, already under crisis as Red Cross urges donations. Preparedness is the path forward.
Returning to her post behind the reception desk, Courtney Robisom’s features softened into an apologetic smile. A man had just arrived at the function hall at Alan’s of Boscawen restaurant, accompanying a blood donor to their appointment. Robisom would have to turn him away. All 27 slots at the donation drive were filled as locals responded to the blood crisis declared by the American Red Cross, only the second in the organization’s history. “Sorry, no walk-ins today,” she said sympathetically. Customers congested the dining area during Tuesday’s lunchtime rush, but an organized calm reigned over the blood drive. Onion rings and […]
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5mVintage Views: Stone walls
New Hampshire's extensive network of stone walls originated from colonial farmers clearing glacial debris to establish property boundaries and agricultural fields.
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5mParker Potter: Here's looking at you
An author reflects on the evolution of television history, tracing the transition from communal appointment viewing and variety shows to the modern era of fragmented audiences and diverse distribution platforms.
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3mFrom the Farm: Two girls, four steers, one rule
Teens Molly Potter and Rose DeFreitas successfully trained and showcased their calves at the Belknap County 4-H Fair following their start at the Miles Smith Farm camp.