News across Greater Concord

Democratic Candidates Rally Voters in Rochester Urging Them To Vote for Change
Several Democratic candidates in various races drew a crowd of hundreds at Rochester Opera Hall on Friday night, and encouraged a charged audience to vote with five short weeks until the November election.

Writing on the Fly: The First Day of Fall
Fall is different things to different people. As a long-time educator, Fall meant the beginning of the school year. A new start for students, parents and teachers; where hope springs eternal that you might just finally understand math or move up to the next level reading group.

Speaking of Words: World Languages
English is undeniably the primary world language today, but not because more people speak it as a first language than any other.

Radio Free New Hampshire: Three Years
Our own senator Jeanne Shaheen, who cut her teeth with Jimmy Carter, recently made waves for blocking the sale of arms to Israel.

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Feral Elder: DREAMS and DREAMS
I’m a big believer in having a dream, goal, aspiration, target – whatever word suits you – list. My current ultimate BIG dream is taking a wildebeest migration tour in Africa.

High gas prices are spurring states to waive taxes and regulations amid midterm election
State officials nationwide are focusing on rising gas and diesel prices tied to the war in Iran, offering gas tax holidays and other measures to ease costs as affordability remains a top voter concern in the critical midterm elections.

Dems Question DiLorenzo’s Wealth, Reporting; He Blasts Stefany Shaheen’s Pay
Two Democrats raised questions about Republican Candidate Anthony DiLorenzo's personal financial interests and campaign funding, while he responded later with criticism of his opponent Stefany Shaheen's paychecks.

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Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Troy Jackson of Maine Holds Conversation With Heather Cox Richardson
C-SPAN - Troy Jackson says his top priority is Medicare for all and overturning the Big Beautiful Bill.

Current and Former Free Staters Recall Joining and Leaving the Movement
Among the thousands of people who joined the Free State Project, some have stayed, like Jaime Hussey and Derek Proulx. Others, like former State Rep. Amanda Bouldin, D-Manchester and Leslee Petersen, left the movement after they realized it wasn’t what they expected.

InDepthNH Reporter Damien Fisher Honored For His Dogged Pursuit of Public Records
"Damien Fisher is a committed freelance journalist from New Hampshire, like Jim,” Diane Foley said. “While Jim was drawn to human stories in the Middle East, Damien has investigated equally important local stories."