Capital City Subaru ranked number one in the country for customer service

In a remarkable achievement that puts New Hampshire on the map in the automotive world, Capital City Subaru has been ranked #1 in the entire country for Net Promoter Score in service for 2025. Out of more than 650 Subaru dealerships across the United States, the Concord-based store delivered the highest customer satisfaction scores following…

Sanborn Mills Farm opens for event season

The public is invited to experience our historic farm as a new season of community events and farm-to-table lunches begins at Sanborn Mills Farm in Loudon. These events offer engaging demonstrations and guided tours that celebrate our workinghistoric farm and the traditions that sustain it. Community events are open to the public and begin at…

603 Writers’ Conference returns on June 13

On June 13, writers from across New England will gather at Southern New Hampshire University for the return of the 603 Writers’ Conference — New Hampshire’s largest conference dedicated to the craft and business of writing. Hosted by the New Hampshire Writers’ Project (NHWP), the conference runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features a full day of expert-led workshops, a moderated AI panel…

Granite Edvance awards $27,000 in scholarships to two-year and trade-school students 

Granite Edvance is pleased to announce the recipients of its two-year and trade-school scholarship for the 2026 summer term. During this latest scholarship window, the statewide nonprofit awarded $27,000 in scholarships to 19 Granite State students attending two-year programs and trade schools.   “We’re excited to continue supporting students of all backgrounds and pathways in pursuing their goals,” said Granite Edvance President and…

NH Book Festival tickets on sale

The New Hampshire Book Festival announces that tickets are now on sale for two of its most anticipated 2026 events: the Keynote Author conversation with Jodi Picoult and a newly added Family Keynote with Jeff Kinney. The announcement follows the rapid sellout of Kinney’s Children’s Keynote, showing strong demand for the festival’s headline programming. Jodi…

White Birch Center previews Youth Hub

White Birch Center welcomed local youth and families to a preview event for the new Youth Hub at the Cornerstone Building in Henniker on May 12, marking an exciting step in expanding opportunities for area preteens and teens. Students who participated in Youth Hub focus groups and surveys were invited toexperience the new space they…

Pierce Manse reopens for the season

The Pierce Manse, the historic Concord home of New Hampshire’s only U.S. president, Franklin Pierce, opens for guided tours on May 28. The Manse will be open Thursdays through Saturdays 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. through October 24. Reservations are not required. Franklin Pierce was President of the United States from 1853 to 1857 and…

Coffee and community: Northeast Coffee Festival happening this weekend

Coffee is taking over Concord! Well, only temporarily. Get ready for the Northeast Coffee Festival, happening Friday, May 16, and Saturday, May 16. Co-hosted by Revelstoke Coffee and Wayfarer Coffee Roasters in Laconia, the festival will feature an outdoor community market with dozens of coffee and tea vendors, as well as numerous workshops, panels and…

Angelman Syndrome fundraiser returning to Boutwell’s

Delores Flanders and her family are hosting their second annual fundraiser at Boutwell’s Bowling Center in Concord to raise money for the Angelman Syndrome Foundation and support Flanders’s 4-year-old granddaughter, Bellamy Bresaw. The event will take place on Sunday, May 17, from 2 to 4 p.m. Attendance costs $25 per person. To register, contact Dolores…

Beautify Allenstown announces 3rd annual Community Cleanup

Beautify Allenstown, part of the Allenstown Community Projects initiative, will hold its 3rd Annual Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. This year’s event has been rebranded as “Pick Up & Sip Up,” reflecting a new partnership with The Vintage Cup Coffee Co., which is sponsoring a coupon for volunteers who complete…

Bike swap supports cycling throughout the city

What began in 2008 as a visionary concept to bolster local cycling infrastructure is now preparing for its 17th iteration. S&W Sports and the Central N.H. Bicycling Coalition (CNHBC) are proud to announce the return of their annual Bike Swap on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17. Held at S&W Sports at 296 S.…

Concord Best Buddies Walk happening 5/9

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce the Best Buddies Friendship Walk: Concord on May 9th at the State House in Concord. “People with IDD face enormous barriers every day, including social…

Blooming together for healthcare

On a warm May afternoon, something special will be blooming above ConcordHospital: Not just flowers in a rooftop garden, but a sense of connection, purpose, and impact. The Blooming Together for Health Care event, hosted by the Concord Hospital Trust Women’s Giving Circle, invites women from the community to gather on May 13 from 4-6:30…

Summer camp season is almost upon us

Many of us likely have a childhood memory of being out in nature. Maybe it’s squatting down in the dirt investigating a line of crawling ants, or rolling down a hill laughing with friends, or maybe climbing as high as possible in a favorite tree. Take a minute and try to think about what your…

Franklin Opera House presents JD & the Stonemasons

In collaboration with NH Music Collective, Franklin Opera House is proud to present JD & the Stonemasons! This rollicking trio is back in town for another evening of toe‑tapping Irish folk tunes rooted in the long and lively tradition of Celtic music. Drawing from centuries‑old melodies, Celtic music is known for its driving rhythms, heartfelt ballads, and…

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