Last Friday was a busy day on both the Claremont and Keene campuses, beginning with a legislative breakfast in Claremont followed by a similar luncheon event in Keene. More...

WASHINGTON — If there is one thing on which most people in the education world agree, it is that American schools must modernize for this high-tech, globally competitive century. More...

On March 13, voters will be handed a ballot containing eight articles, one of which pertains to the acquisition of a maintenance truck for the Claremont School District. More...

Because a drugstore film processor alerted police to photos of blindfolded and gagged children, a Los Angeles teacher has been stopped from allegedly sexually exploiting students. More...

Because of Medicare’s size and growth, the health-care program has taken center stage on the campaign trail and in Capitol Hill discussions about the federal budget deficit. More...

I sensed at midweek that many senators were eager for our February one week break allowing for some possible travel or simply to have a relaxed week at home with no trips to Concord. More...

Parks introduce new travel blog CONCORD — A new travel blog by the New Hampshire parks division is featuring adventures by outdoor enthusiasts ranging from ice climbers to oil painters. More...

Vermont coalition renews call for tax on sweetened drinks MONTPELIER — A coalition of health care and consumer groups is renewing its call for a new tax on soda and other sugarsweetened beverages following a new study that links sugar consumpt More...

DEAR ABBY: I’m a longtime reader with a question I have never seen in your column: Why don’t they put something in pet food to keep dogs and cats from getting pregnant? More...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I’ve heard that diabetics need to take good care of their feet. But what do feet have to do with diabetes? DEAR READER: Why should keeping your blood sugar levels down have anything to do with your feet? More...