Concord Monitor
Forty years later, NASA and those who knew Christa McAuliffe still 'mourn the loss of our friends'
Bob Foerster understood the risks of the mission had he been selected. In the summer of 1985, six months before the Space Shuttle Challenger launched, all ten finalists for the Teacher in Space…
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6mVintage Views: Simply a coin
A mysterious 1782 Spanish Silver Dollar was discovered by a young boy named John Caldon beneath the roots of a fallen Daniel Webster elm tree following a devastating hurricane in Concord, New Hampshire, in 1938.
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4mFrom the Farm: Talking to an ox is not what you think
Miles Smith Farm co-owner Carole Soule shares how understanding bovine body language and consistent leadership proved more effective than brute force during an incident involving a loose steer at the Hopkinton Fair.
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5mTake Me Outside: Mushroom mystique
As September marks National Mushroom Month, recent rains have provided ideal conditions for diverse fungal species to emerge and complete their reproductive cycles.
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3mOpinion: We cannot forget
In an opinion piece, Michael Bertrand urged citizens to vote in the upcoming Nov. 3 mid-term elections to protect democracy and address issues under the administration of President Donald Trump.
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5mOpinion: Who takes the blame for decisions made in Concord?
Bob Lawliss criticized Republican leadership in Concord for policies including property tax increases, school voucher expansions, and Medicaid cuts.