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Investing in NH’s future

In New Hampshire, 9 out of every 10 students attend a public school. Families choose, and trust, their local public schools to educate their children.

Eat Now at the Best New Restaurants in New Hampshire

Discover flavorful adventures by indulging in the culinary delights of these 12 hottest new restaurants in New Hampshire.

How a group of women investors saved M.M. LaFleur from the brink of collapse

When the clothing brand was going a financial crisis, it called on a growing network of female investors. Now it wants to pay the favor forward.

Jodi Picoult: ‘I’m one of the most banned authors in America’

Born on Long Island, New York in 1966, Jodi Picoult studied creative writing at Princeton, before embarking on a successful career as a full-time novelist...

Q&A with new Hanover town manager Robert Houseman

Houseman, who was named town manager on Oct. 7 after a two-month stint as the interim manager, reflected on the College’s relationship with the Town, the housing crisis and staffing shortages.

Pups on parade

Furry babies in all shapes and sizes gathered to strut their stuff with their humans at the annual Howl-O-Ween Pet Costume Parade at Griffin Park, 101 Range Road,

Catholic school's girl soccer team boycotts match against school with transgender goalie

Varsity soccer players for Bishop Brady High School in Concord, New Hampshire refused to show up for their scheduled Friday match against Kearsarge Regional High School.

Video: Sunny and warm

Sunshine and warm air sticks around through the beginning of the week. Highs will reach the 70s yet again this afternoon. Clear and turning cool overnight with patchy fog. Lows in the upper 30s and 40s. More sunshine in the forecast for Tuesday, with highs in the 70s. Breezy and mild Wednesday with increasing clouds.

Andy Sanborn’s pandemic fraud charges are similar — and unlike — others in NH

Concord Casino owner Andy Sanborn’s arrest Oct. 16 for alleged pandemic fraud is the most recent but not sole COVID-19 fraud case brought by state and federal authorities in New Hampshire since 2022.

Will NH put median barriers on I-95? Nearly 100 fatalities on state's major roads in 2024

A two-car accident that left two two people dead on I-95 in Greenland NH has officials considering median barriers.

Patriots’ Jerod Mayo calls team ‘soft,’ seems out of answers as losing streak continues

The Patriots didn't just lose their sixth straight game. Their head coach called the whole team soft after a bad 32-16 loss to the Jaguars.

Derek White hosts youth basketball camp at New England Sports Center in Derry

NBA champion and Olympic gold medalist Derrick White hosted a youth basketball camp Sunday at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire. The camp, organized by FlexWork Sports, drew more than 600 kids between the ages of 6 and 16.

Boston Bruins Prospect Chris Pelosi Nets First NCAA Goal

Quinnipiac forward and Boston Bruins prospect Chris Pelosi scored his first NCAA goal Saturday in the Bobcats 6-5 loss against Maine. Tied at four with just over 13 minutes to go in the third, Pelosi received the puck in the high slot, moved towards the net and beat the goalie short side to put the Bobcats up 5-4.

‘It’s rewarding in its own self’: Monitor’s volunteer town criers receive award

Nearly 30 years ago, Cheryl Stinson decided to respond to an ad in the Concord Monitor looking for a Penacook town crier.A volunteer position, each town crier writes a short weekly column detailing community happenings,

Video: Dry stretch continues

A bright and dry stretch of weather continues through the weekend. High pressure nearby keeps us sunny and seasonably warm into much of next week. After a chilly start, it turns sunny and mild again on Sunday. Temperatures rise to around 70 during the afternoon with a gentle breeze.

Final resting place: UNH completes study of 'poor farm' remains

On a bright autumn afternoon, a plain wooden box crafted by a local cabinet shop containing skeletal remains was returned to its final resting place during a simple

Scientist warns that increased shipping could turn Casco Bay into ‘bioinvasion hotspot’

A Biddeford scientist has identified three new invasive species in Casco Bay that he has tied back to Eimskip, the Icelandic shipping company that visits Portland weekly.

Hampshire County Council decides on new wave of cost-cutting measures to fill £175m gap in finances

Hampshire County Council cabinet members have rejected plans to close 12 tips after long-standing public opposition.

Londonderry gets $11M for water system expansion

The New Hampshire Executive Council has granted Londonderry $11 million to expand the town’s water main system.

Special teams help Rhode Island pick up 26-9 win at New Hampshire

Freddie Camp recovered a fumble on a punt return for a touchdown as part of a 17-point third quarter and Rhode Island went on to a 26-9 win over New Hampshire on Saturday.

Man dies after medical emergency on Mt. Chocorua in New Hampshire

A man from Montreal, Quebec, was hiking on Mt. Chocorua's Piper Trail when he suffered a medical emergency nearly 2 miles from the trailhead at about 11:30 a.m., New Hampshire officials said.

Speaking of Words: Arabic Words in English

All languages borrow words from neighboring languages, and if a language has great geographical spread, as English has, it will absorb countless numbers of them.

Record Cyanobacteria Season Ends with $500,000 ARPA Funds for Towns

State officials saw records broken for the number of months of posted warnings for cyanobacteria on lakes and ponds and while awareness has increased, funding to address the problem has not kept up.

Sanborn arrested on new fraud charge as Concord Casino saga continues to spiral

Andy Sanborn has been arrested on a new fraud charge as he and the state continue to spar over the forced sale of his Concord Casino.

Will NH allow 'home school' driver's education for teen drivers? Bill advances

NH House Bill 55 would end the requirement that teenagers between 15 and 18 years old take an approved driver’s education course in New Hampshire.

Candidates have no answers for child care crisis

The next governor will inherit a statewide child care crisis that has persisted despite recent state and federal investments totaling more than $160 million. and to tackle it, she will

State reacts to reports of chaos on crowded trails

The state Division of Parks and Recreation will be reviewing existing management strategies for its flagship Franconia Notch state park, state officials said late Wednesday following media

Roanoke woman killed during collision on I-95 in New Hampshire

State Troopers in New Hampshire have reported the death of a Roanoke woman in a two-vehicle accident in Greenland NH on6. Around 1:13 p.m. on Wednesday, Troopers were alerted to a crash on Interstate 95 South in New Hampshire.

The oldest college in New Hampshire is older than the country. Do you know what it is?

New Hampshire's first school, founded seven years before the country, is Dartmouth College, an Ivy League institution along the banks of the Connecticut River in the small town of Hanover. Since its founding in 1769, Dartmouth has survived through challenges like the Revolutionary War and a U.S. Supreme Court Case.

Preston Xanthopoulos: New Hampshire's government remains close to the people it serves

NH's government is full of checks and balances for the benefit of the people, and it helps to keep our freedoms high and our taxes low.

Roanoke woman killed in New Hampshire crash

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A Roanoke woman was one of two people killed in a crash in New Hampshire Wednesday, according to New Hampshire State Police. Leslie Lynn, 58 of Roanoke, was killed in the crash on Interstate 95 in Greenland. Police say the crash took place the afternoon of October 16, 2024, involving two vehicles.

New Hampshire Community Church to hold Election Day Dinner

There will be an Election Day Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the New Hampshire Community Church, 114 E. Market St. in New Hampshire.

When Do We Set Our Clocks Back in Maine, New Hampshire, New York & Massachusetts?

According to NJ.com, we set our clocks back early on Sunday, November 3, 2024. In most cases, our clocks automatically adjust themselves for daylight savings time. For older devices that don't change time automatically, we can simply use a piece of electrical tape to make the problem go away.

Half of NH’s Medicare Advantage Insured May Need New Plan: Insurance Dept.

Based on data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for 2022-2023, around 44,000 seniors in New Hampshire – more than half of the state's Medicare Advantage population – may need to choose a new plan or carrier.

New Hampshire reviewing mitigation strategies after big crowds show up for fall foliage

Perfect fall weather could mean another busy weekend of tourism in New Hampshire, and state and local officials are preparing to do what they can to manage big crowds.

How do I vote in New Hampshire? Your guide to polling sites, mail-in deadlines, more

As the 2024 election approaches, here's what to know about ballot tracking, vote-by-mail deadlines, and finding your polling site in New Hampshire.

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