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In 1973, eight scientists flew a supersonic Concorde jet at twice the speed of sound to chase the moon's shadow across Africa, observing a total solar eclipse for 74 minutes instead of the usual seven. Their record-breaking flight opened new windows into studying the sun's mysterious corona.
Future nurses and healthcare workers in New Hampshire can now apply for scholarships worth up to $60,000 to launch their careers. The Concord Hospital Trust is accepting applications through March 29 for students ready to serve their communities.
After 13 years, Concord held its first emergency shelter drill, bringing together firefighters, health workers, and volunteer residents to ensure the town is ready when disaster strikes. The practice run revealed what works and what needs fixing before the next real crisis arrives.
One of Bristol's historic Concorde hangars is being transformed into a world-class 20,000-seat entertainment venue opening in 2028. The Aviva Arena will create 2,500 jobs and pump over £1 billion into the local economy while supporting emerging artists.
A Massachusetts courtroom traded arraignments for applause as the first person completed a program helping people with mental illness rebuild their lives. The milestone shows how support and treatment can break the cycle of repeat offenses.
A Concord firefighter woke from sleep on a redeye flight to find a passenger unconscious and not breathing. His quick thinking and calm leadership brought her back before the plane could land.
After three years together, Concord-Carlisle Youth Baseball's Padres finally clinched their first championship with a thrilling 7-6 victory. The tight game at Ripley Field caps off a journey built on friendship and teamwork.
Jaxon Dion from Concord and Natalie Hobbs from Pittsfield earned spots on Belmont University's spring semester dean's list. Both students achieved grade point averages of 3.5 or higher at the Nashville, Tennessee university.
Madison Beauregard just became the first girl in New Hampshire history to win four consecutive state wrestling championships. The Concord High senior's journey from wanting to quit in sixth grade to making history shows what's possible when you just keep going.
A preschooler in Concord, North Carolina, turned his loneliness into connection by waving at everyone who passed his house. His simple greetings sparked friendships that stitched an entire neighborhood back together.
Concord-Carlisle senior Ammar Bagasra returns to the Junior Olympics this week after winning silver last year in air pistol. The 18-year-old wrestler and marksman has his sights set on the 2028 Olympic trials.
Tyler Andrews from Concord, Massachusetts just shattered a 20-year speed-climbing record by reaching Mount Everest's summit in 9 hours and 55 minutes. The achievement puts a New England athlete at the top of the world's most challenging mountain.
Madison Beauregard just became the first girl in New Hampshire history to win four consecutive state wrestling championships. The Concord High senior dominated her final match 9-0, pushing through years of proving herself as the only girl on a 50-person team.
Paul Gagnon spent five decades serving his New Hampshire community as a firefighter, police officer, and mentor who made everyone feel heard. His daughter says the stories pouring in since his passing prove he was "a lot of people's hero."
A Massachusetts high school senior brought home gold and bronze medals from the Junior Olympics in Colorado Springs. Ammar Bagasra dominated the under-18 pistol shooting events and now heads to Nationals this summer.
What looks like "carnage" is actually hope taking root at Minute Man National Historical Park. Crews are removing invasive vines strangling 40 ash trees to give new forests a fighting chance.
A simple canopy bridge in Malaysia is helping endangered monkeys and frustrated neighbors find peace. What started as complaints about rooftop raids has become a model for wildlife coexistence.
A NASA experimental jet just flew faster than sound without creating an ear-splitting sonic boom, bringing whisper-quiet supersonic passenger flights one giant leap closer to reality. The breakthrough could transform cross-country trips from eight hours to three.
After 53 years, the FAA wants to lift the ban on supersonic flights over America if planes can fly quietly enough. New technology could bring back faster-than-sound travel without the disruptive sonic booms of the past.
A lonely preschooler in North Carolina started waving at neighbors every day. His simple gesture transformed a disconnected street into a close-knit community where strangers became his biggest cheerleaders.
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