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Opinion: Supreme hostility to voting rights
The Supreme Court allowed Texas to use a racially gerrymandered congressional map in the 2026 mid-term election, reversing a lower court decision that found the map was unconstitutionally racially…
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As the sun rises and light beams over Brookford Farm in Canterbury, Shade Havens cast shadows across its open pastures. These portable structures, equipped with wheels and a towing hitch, provide shade for animals that need to cool off in the summer heat. Cows, some spotted, others a deep mahogany, dot the field. They retreat […]
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5mWhite Mountains affected as USDA moves forward with Roadless Rule repeal
The U.S. Forest Service proposed a rule to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, sparking opposition from local advocates who hope to mobilize public comment by September 21.
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4mWith new legislative garage open, yellow meter bags scarce downtown
Wednesday was a big day for state legislators. Not just because they voted to override several of the governor’s vetoes: It was the first day of a lawmaking session when the shiny new legislative parking garage was open for their use. After more than a year of construction, about 350 people were able to park […]
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4m'A little connection': FrancoFest will celebrate Francophone cultures, French language at Kimball Jenkins
The Franco-American Centre will host its inaugural FrancoFest on Saturday, August 22, at Kimball Jenkins in Concord, featuring food, music, and cultural activities funded by a grant from the City of Concord.
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5mOpinion: Reflections on the Reflecting Pool
An opinion piece by Corey Belobrow uses a failed maintenance project at the Reflecting Pool during Donald Trump's second term as an allegory for his leadership style and decision-making.