A grand reunion: How one piano found its way back to the Franklin woman who once owned it

11-09-2024 4:57 PM

In the lobby of Peabody Place, a retirement community in Franklin, Susan Chisholm sat by the baby grand piano as if it were an old friend. She doesn’t play much anymore, but decades ago, this piano kept her company on a daily basis.The piano,...


With community support, newly naturalized citizens cast first votes

11-08-2024 3:25 PM

Nar Darjee didn’t know what to expect Tuesday.In one hand, she had a large white envelope with documents in plastic sleeves. She grabbed her passport too and a driver’s license and waited for her ride to the polls.Outside the City Wide Community...


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Girls’ soccer: Bow falls to unbeaten defending champion Hollis-Brookline, 1-0, in D-II championship
11-08-2024 9:47 PM

EXETER – The defending champions, No. 1 Hollis-Brookline (19-0-0), became undefeated champions once again after a 1-0 win over the No. 2 Bow Falcons (14-4-1) thanks to an early goal by junior midfielder Marleigh Kreick.“We just tried to outrun them,...

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Opinion: An election day reflection
11-09-2024 8:00 AM

Rev. Dr. Stephanie Rutt is founding minister of the Tree of Life Interfaith Temple in Amherst. She lives in Nashua. I’ll keep the picture I took close as a symbol of what democracy can look like at its best. A memory of a great experiment of...

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On the trail: 2026 starts to come into focus
11-08-2024 12:50 PM

Votes are still being counted in some states across the country, and some races have yet to be called in the 2024 election.But in New Hampshire, the campaign spotlight will quickly shift to the state’s 2026 Senate election, which will likely be one of...

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Mentorship and optimism are the focus of two new exhibitions at the Headquarters of the League of NH Craftsmen
11-06-2024 2:00 PM

The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen will showcase two exhibitions, Mentors & Apprentices: Work from Maine + New Hampshire’s 2024 Craft Apprentice Program and Crafting Joy: The Art of Optimism, at its Headquarters Exhibition Gallery in Concord. These...

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Obit photo for Richard Kruger Richard Kruger

Richard ("Dick") Albert Kruger passed away peacefully at Concord Hospital, Concord NH, on the evening of October 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in North Haverhill, NH, on November 15, 1943 to Albert and Doris Kruger. ... remainder of obit for Richard Kruger

Obit photo for Thelma Wilcox Goodnow Thelma Wilcox Goodnow

Bedford, NH - Our dear mother, Thelma W. Goodnow, sadly passed away on October 30, 2024, at the age of 88. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A f... remainder of obit for Thelma Wilcox Goodnow

Obit photo for Richard Allen Nilsen Richard Allen Nilsen

Franklin, NH - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Allen Nilsen, a cherished father, innovator, and friend, who departed this world on Tuesday, October 29th, 2024, at the age of 62. Born in Concord, NH on Friday, Novem... remainder of obit for Richard Allen Nilsen

Obit photo for William Tiffany William Tiffany

Weare, NH - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William "Bill" Tiffany on November 1, 2024. Bill lived in Weare almost his entire life. He served the community he loved so much in many ways including the Highway Dep... remainder of obit for William Tiffany

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