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‘It's borderline criminal’ – Manufactured housing was an affordable homeownership option. Now, investor-owned parks are pricing residents out
08-17-2024 5:01 PM

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

At the end of the month, Edmund McGahey plans to load up his U-Haul with the American flag neatly rolled behind his front door, take his wind chimes down from his front porch, pack his eight potted Christmas cacti, and leave for Texas.With an...


New Hampshire’s Therapeutic Cannabis Program expands
08-11-2024 6:01 PM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Multiple bills to expand New Hampshire’s Therapeutic Cannabis Program weathered a rocky legislative session — and for a group gathering a dispensary in Chichester this weekend, that’s reason to celebrate.GraniteLeaf Cannabis is throwing a party to...


Child advocate raises concerns about youth detention center plans after proposal withdrawn from Executive Council
08-08-2024 3:47 PM

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

Words like institutional and hardened type of secure construction raise alarm bells for Cassandra Sanchez.When the Office of the Child Advocate supported legislation to build a new youth detention facility, a requirement was that the center take on a...


In line with Art Ellison’s “dying wish” bill, Sununu signs expansion of two food programs into law
08-08-2024 9:08 AM

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

With the Hunger Free New Hampshire Act, Becky Whitley wanted a buffet of solutions to eliminate food insecurity. In the end, Gov. Chris Sununu signed a small portion of her original bill into law. Students who are eligible for free and reduced lunch...


NH renames state agency responsible for serving older residents
08-05-2024 11:24 AM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

In a step toward inclusivity, the State Department of Health and Human Services announced a rebranding of its bureau that supports adults and older adults.Formerly known as the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services, serving adults and individuals over...


White Mountain National Forest sees rise in bears begging for food
08-01-2024 10:41 AM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

White Mountain National Forest is experiencing an uptick in bear encounters, as food-conditioned bears are increasingly interacting with hikers and campers in the Pemigewasset Wilderness.According to the forest staff, since mid-July, these bears have...


New N.H. men’s prison estimate at $600M
07-11-2024 4:01 PM

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

The state’s Executive Council unanimously approved funding for the first step in building a new men’s state prison — something Councilor Joseph Kenney anticipates could be the largest capital project in New Hampshire history.With the prison’s expected...


Records reveal industry feedback shaped New Hampshire's Solid Waste rules
07-09-2024 3:31 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

New Hampshire’s proposed solid waste rules face a critical checkpoint before reaching legislative offices – a review by the Waste Management Council, an advisory body to the state agency primarily composed of members from the waste industry.After many...


UNH students plan to sue the school, governor over response to pro-Palestine protest as prosecutor begins to offer plea deals
07-03-2024 6:31 PM

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

A group of at least 11 students plans to sue the University of New Hampshire and Gov. Chris Sununu for violating their civil rights during a May 1 pro-Palestine protest in which 11 students were arrested.An intent-to-sue letter is set to be sent last...


New Hampshire's population is increasing, especially in rural areas
06-22-2024 5:31 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Over the past three years, New Hampshire’s population has grown by more than 23,000 residents – about as many people live in the entire town of Bedford – with some communities like Pembroke growing a lot and others like Durham shrinking, according to...


State: Don’t worry about the pine trees shedding needles
06-12-2024 10:08 AM

By DAVID BROOKS

White pine trees in New Hampshire have been dropping needles this spring but the state Forest Health Bureau says not to be concerned: It’s the result of last year’s rainy late spring and summer and doesn’t pose danger to the trees. For the past 15...


Study says COVID cut births in New Hampshire more than in any other state
06-12-2024 10:04 AM

By DAVID BROOKS

The uncertainty caused by the arrival of COVID reduced births by a greater percentage in New Hampshire than any other state, according to estimates in a just-released study.The study by the Brookings Institution, based on data recently released by the...


Despite governor’s order, hundreds of properties seized for unpaid taxes during pandemic
06-04-2024 4:11 PM

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

At the start of the pandemic, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu wanted to make sure no one lost their home.Like governors around the country, he used his executive powers to suspend mortgage foreclosures and issued a moratorium on evictions. And in the...


A reduction in Wilmot’s recycling program is forcing some residents to take matters into their own hands
05-18-2024 5:26 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

In Andy Chew’s garage, aluminum cans — remnants of seltzers and assorted drinks — are piled high in large bins because it pains him too much to throw them away.Living in Wilmot, N.H., where recycling options are scarce, with the town lacking...


UNH Faculty Senate calls on university to investigate police response to protest
05-15-2024 4:30 PM

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

The University of New Hampshire’s Faculty Senate passed a resolution Monday calling on the university to conduct an investigation of its police response to a May 1 pro-Palestine protest. The resolution came 12 days after UNH police arrested a dozen...


Big drop in tuition and aid is boosting Colby-Sawyer
04-28-2024 5:31 PM

By DAVID BROOKS

One year after it made a radical change to how it charges students by slashing both tuition and financial aid, Colby-Sawyer College’s president says the benefits seem to be outweighing the risks, indirectly helped this year by problems with the...


House committee weighs bill that would require teachers to answer parents’ questions
04-23-2024 4:00 PM

By JEREMY MARGOLIS

At a parent-teacher conference a decade ago, Tina Kim Philibotte learned her child was gay.The disclosure took Philibotte — a self-described progressive and now one of four public school diversity, equity, inclusion and justice administrators in New...


With less than three months left, NH casino hasn’t found a buyer
04-17-2024 1:32 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

At the start of the year, Concord Casino was ordered to close its doors and sell the business within six months, but, so far, no buyers have stepped forward to acquire the establishment.“There’s been no change in the status of the Concord facility,”...


DES against landfill moratorium bill
04-10-2024 2:46 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

As testimony on bills targeting landfill safety in New Hampshire continues in both chambers of the legislature, the state Department of Environmental Services maintains its stance against proposed legislation advocating for a four-year moratorium of...


It’s all about that base: When are NH ski areas closing this spring?
03-23-2024 8:12 PM

By CHLOE RATTEE

A lack of snow on the ground due to an abnormally warm and wet New Hampshire winter doesn’t mean that ski and snowboard season has to end.After a little snowfall at the start of the month, ski mountain staff felt more confident about their projected...

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