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U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander buys home in Concord, in NH’s second district
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Months into her first term as a congresswoman, U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander has bought a home in Concord, which is within the second congressional district that she represents.
‘A community endeavor’: N.H. touts local politics as source of trust in elections
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
While distrust in elections has metastasized across the nation, New Hampshire residents still have a high degree of confidence in the Granite State’s election procedures.
‘Our hearts never forget’: Marguerite Moffet wants recognition for the sacrifices of NH veterans
By KIERA McLAUGHLIN
Marguerite Moffett visits the New Hampshire State Veteran’s Cemetery often to see her son’s gravestone and memorial.
Ex-CEO of New Hampshire drug treatment centers charged in scheme to vandalize journalists’ homes
By HOLLY RAMER
The founder and former CEO of New Hampshire’s largest network of addiction treatment centers has been charged with orchestrating threats and vandalism targeting New Hampshire Public Radio journalists who published sexual misconduct allegations about him.
Granite Geek: Turtle Rescue wonders if you’re as tough as a turtle. (Answer: No.)
By DAVID BROOKS
Next time you have to sit through some guy’s boring litany about how tough he is, here’s a good way to end the blather: “Dude, you think you’re resilient, but you’re no turtle.”
Why did 11,650 amphibians cross the road? To get to the other side safely!
Turtles aren’t the only species endangered by cars as spring arrives: Frogs and salamanders face automotive peril, as well.
Attorney General warns: Quit-claim deed fraud can take your house from under you
By DAVID BROOKS
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story first ran in September 2024. On June 1, the Attorney General’s office issued another alert about this problem spreading in New Hampshire.
Northern Lights are a headache, and maybe even a danger, for amateur radio operators
By DAVID BROOKS
Plenty of camera buffs and astronomy fans are excited about the possibility of seeing Northern Lights tonight, June 2, but amateur radio operator are even more excited than that.
Finalizing the budget: What to look for in the State House this week
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
State senators are hunkering down to finalize their budget proposal. However, multiple loose ends remain, as they have yet to sign off on partially restoring funding for the University System of New Hampshire and other large chunks of money.
Bouncing back: local preschool avoids closure with influx of new staff
By CATHERINE McLAUGHLIN
Winding a plastic spider around the yarn web strung by his teacher, Chip Deroharian wasn’t just making a “garden friend” but practicing the fine motor skills he’d need next year in kindergarten.
Bow offers water to Hooksett plant, asks Concord to help fix its supply
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
Bow is pursuing courses of action related to the town’s water supply — negotiating with Hooksett to provide water if a bottling plant opens there and continuing to reach out to Concord for help addressing water quality issues that have plagued the town for several years.
Hyper-local, good-news-only paper in Andover is closing
By DAVID BROOKS
Everybody says they want to hear good news but that desire doesn’t necessarily pay the bills, as they’ve just seen in Andover.
Concord Christian Academy celebrates accomplishment and faith at graduation ceremony
By ALEXANDER RAPP
Jamison Banks addressed his class of 32 fellow Concord Christian Academy graduates at One Church in Bedford with a simple phrase his father taught him: “Sometimes a fallen world falls on us.”
Goodwell Foods takes over Rustic Crust private label frozen pizza
By YAA BAME
Goodwell Foods, a manufacturer of private label frozen pizza, has found a new home in Pittsfield where Rustic Crust once operated.
St. Paul’s School won’t reopen public access to Turkey Pond
By DAVID BROOKS
St. Paul’s School will not reopen public access to Turkey Pond, access that was closed last year after reports of fights and vandalism, because it says “problems (are) already happening even before the start of warm weather.”
Students address worldwide problems through Community Changemaker Challenge
By KIERA McLAUGHLIN
Students from 13 schools around New England recently took on the Community Changemaker Challenge, including Kearsarge Regional High School and Hopkinton High School.
‘It’s the first thing I’ve ever accomplished’: Graduates celebrate completing Second Start’s Adult Diploma Program
By YAA BAME
Liam Hill walked up the stairs to the stage with the tassel of his cap swishing and a subtle smile playing on his face. He received a white scroll — and a hug.
Inside EFAs: How school vouchers have fueled a Christian school enrollment boom in New Hampshire
By JEREMY MARGOLIS
This story is the fifth in an ongoing series about New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Account program. Read the other stories here.
‘He died for his country’: Pittsfield honors U.S. Marine who lost his life in Vietnam War
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
In April 1968, a black car pulled into the driveway of the Brooks family home in Pittsfield.
‘The skills to excel’: CTRC graduates prepare to enter the workforce
By RACHEL WACHMAN
Maggie Hall was eight years old when her grandmother was diagnosed with multiple myeloma.
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