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Net metering, solar tax exemptions and more: Four energy bills to track this legislative session
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (696+ words) Some 70 energy and utility bills are making their way through the State House this session. Several champion New Hampshire's expansion into renewable energy while others look to repeal long-standing measures. New Hampshire has etched out progress in energy over the…...
Bill to codify pregnancy and lactation as grounds for placing animal in foster care gains traction with Gov. Ayotte, advocates
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (726+ words) Marigold went into labor in the middle of the night. The pregnant cat, who had been rescued by the Pope Memorial Humane Society in Dover before moving into a foster home, needed immediate attention. One of her kittens had become…...
After outgrowing its space, 603 Bar-B-Q faces deadline for finding new location
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (724+ words) One of Concord's most popular restaurants is looking for a new home " and fast. Located next to Litherman's Limited Brewing Co. in the Concord Business Center on Hall Street, 603 Bar-B-Q had clearly outgrown its space. The eatery can only fit…...
Warming days, cold nights mean it's almost maple syrup time
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (325+ words) Now that daytime temperatures are rising above 32 degrees, you'll start to hear traditional New Hampshire sounds in the woods: power drills, tap hammers and people muttering to themselves as they repair their maple syrup lines. In theory, maple season should…...
Opinion: Why ‘campus carry’ is the wrong answer for New Hampshire
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (711+ words) The Concord Monitor is a Pulitzer Prize winning daily newspaper and website located in the capital city of New Hampshire. The Concord Monitor is Central NH's dominant media with more than 70 percent household penetration. The Monitor is a key source…...
Dunbarton's school budget sees 10.4% increase
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (234+ words) Dunbarton residents are facing an increase in school taxes, while municipal spending is expected to result in a tax decrease due to the significant use of surplus funds. The school budget on the warrant totals $11.6 million, a 10.4% increase over last…...
No need for car inspection in NH, says DOJ
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (241+ words) In case you are confused about getting your car inspected, which is understandable, the state of New Hampshire wants to let you know that you definitely do not need to get a new sticker. For the moment, at least. The…...
Opinion: Black history month and the second nadir
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (490+ words) February is Black history month. This year is actually the 100th anniversary of the celebration of Black history. It was started in 1926 as "Negro History Week" by historian Carter G. Woodson, the second African-American to earn a doctorate in history from Harvard…...
Sophomore Peyton Vaughn excels in two sports at Bow
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (748+ words) OUR ATHLETE OF THE WEEK COMMUNITY PARTNER Each week, Monitor staff selects and interviews a local Athlete of the Week. Learn more about their accomplishments, their goals and what makes them unique. We'd like to thank our sponsor Capital City…...
The cost of Bow's $4 million water project could triple without Concord's approval
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (393+ words) Bow is racing against the clock to secure Concord's cooperation on a $4 million water infrastructure project. Without it, the town would risk losing $1.5 million in state funding and face a bill three times higher than the project's current cost. For…...