Out-of-staters misrepresent  Arkansas voucher data to champion school privatization

Last week, the Thomas B. Fordham Institute published an article that celebrates Arkansas’s private school voucher program. It offers up data from our state’s annual “Education Freedom Accounts” report as reason to believe that Arkansas families...

Newfound schools finally recover financial data from cyberattack

BRISTOL — Nearly two years after the Newfound Area School District lost its financial data in a cyberattack, staff in the business office believe they've restored all lost information, enabling audits to proceed. The next step is to hold a special...

Ski at one of these 3 New England resorts

Scenic Six These Vermont and New Hampshire resorts were named among the best in the country. The Spruce Peak base area at Stowe Mountain Resort is aglow at nightfall. (Stowe Area Association) Stowe Area Association By Kristi Palma October 27, 2025...

NH News Recap: Hantz Marconi case wraps up; how to solve school funding issue

New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi has been found guilty of misusing her position. She pleaded no contest Tuesday to the allegation that she tried to improperly influence former Gov. Chris Sununu, but she’ll also be...

Shohei Ohtani’s $700 Million Tax-Advantaged Contract Appears To Be Paying Off

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 17: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game four of the National League Championship Series at Dodger...

LGBTQ+ families don't always feel safe. Here's where they can find support.

This story was originally reported by Orion Rummler of The 19th. Meet Orion and read more of his reporting on gender, politics and policy. Many LGBTQ+ parents don't feel safe in the United States, according to a new survey. A third of LGBTQ+...

Trump administration proposal for online voter registration form sparks election officials' alarm

Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administration across the U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter to get the latest. State election officials are raising legal and practical concerns about a...

Observe Indigenous Peoples' Day with cultural demonstrations, food, museums and more

Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed the second Monday in October in the United States. It’s the same day as Columbus Day, which is a federal holiday. Advocates say the observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day shifts focus from a “whitewashed” history...

School districts look at savings and hiring freezes to cover a $30 million health care bill

Nearly 65 New Hampshire school districts plan to dig into savings, consider hiring freezes, or return less surplus to taxpayers to cover an unexpected $30 million bill from their health benefits provider. The bills range from $1,000 to $2 million....

Roy W. Helsel, Portsmouth School Board candidate 2025

PORTSMOUTH — Roy W. Helsel is a candidate for Portsmouth School Board in the 2025 city election on Nov. 4. Here is the candidate's response to a questionnaire from Seacoastonline and the Portsmouth Herald: Age: 89 Education: Bachelor degree in...

What Are The Odds Of An Illinois Resident Becoming A Pro Athlete?

If you ever played organized sports as a kid, you undoubtedly (at least once or twice) fantasized about being a professional athlete. Come to think of it, you may have had those thoughts even if you never played in a single game. I was a fairly...

Obituaries 10.29.2025

Rita (Labrecque) Sylvester Rita (Labrecque) Sylvester died peacefully at her home in Irasburg on Thursday, October 23, 2025. After a health decline around the new year, a long stay in the hospital, and a short stay at a nursing home, she was...

Task force on road safety says penalties and education will do the trick

Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. A new state report suggesting ways to reduce road fatalities wants to convince drivers to act safely through penalties and education, including by closing what...

Esther Kennedy, Portsmouth School Board candidate 2025

PORTSMOUTH — Esther Kennedy is a candidate for Portsmouth School Board in the 2025 city election on Nov. 4. Here is the candidate's response to a questionnaire from Seacoastonline and the Portsmouth Herald: Age: 60 Education: Notre Dame College,...

Jennifer Shump, Portsmouth School Board candidate 2025

PORTSMOUTH — Jennifer Shump is a candidate for Portsmouth School Board in the 2025 city election on Nov. 4. Here is the candidate's response to a questionnaire from Seacoastonline and the Portsmouth Herald: Age: 40 Education: Master of education,...

The Importance of Being Media Literate

Information is constantly on our phones, and we receive notifications for almost everything happening in the world, which can be overwhelming to many. Information is given to us in an instant, and more often than you think, we don’t even know what...

Steve Adler, Portsmouth School Board candidate 2025

PORTSMOUTH — Steve Adler is a candidate for Portsmouth School Board in the 2025 city election on Nov. 4. Here is the candidate's response to a questionnaire from Seacoastonline and the Portsmouth Herald: Age: 70 Education: Master's in elementary...

These Are The States That Will Ignore Your Final Wishes Just Because You’re Pregnant

Earlier this year, the story of Adriana Smith — a Georgia woman, declared brain dead, being kept alive by the state due to her pregnancy, without the consent or input of her family — has captured national attention. Smith’s mother, April Newkirk,...

Which former high school stars from Tuscarawas County area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 13?

During the week beginning Monday, Oct. 13, these former Tuscarawas County area high school athletes will be in action. Anthony Fields Allegheny Gators Junior 5′10″ 200 New Philadelphia High School Hometown: New Philadelphia Next Game: vs. Grove...

Who among former Fairfield County area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Oct. 13?

The week starting Monday, Oct. 13 will feature action from these former Fairfield County area high school stars. AJ Miller Ohio Bobcats Sophomore 6′4″ 226 Pickerington North High School Hometown: Pickerington Next Game: vs. Northern Illinois...