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Voters across the Upper Valley cast ballots in a bitterly contested presidential election Tuesday, and despite the challenges facing the Twin States most said the choice between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump was the...

A momentous presidential election appears to have driven voter turnout to new heights in the Upper Valley.Inside Piermont’s polling station, moderator Joyce Tompkins, said turnout was the strongest she’d ever seen.“We had a swarm when the polls...

All polls close at 7 p.m.Barnard — Town Hall; 115 North Road; 10 a.m.Bethel — White River Valley School, Bethel campus; 273 Pleasant Street; 8 a.m.Bradford — Bradford Academy; 172 North Main Street; 10 a.m.Bridgewater — ​Town Office; 45 Southgate...

By KLARA BAUTERS

As the election approaches, people across the nation are feeling the anxiety and tension that comes with heightened political polarization. And, experts say, children and teenagers are also likely absorbing some of that stress.“We certainly have a...

By STEVE TAYLOR

It was almost five o’clock in the morning and the election was coming down to the vote totals from the three wards in the City of Claremont. Ballots were still counted by hand in those days, but out of 299 New Hampshire voting precincts the statewide...

By CHRISTINA DOLAN

HANOVER — Former Vice President Mike Pence outlined his concerns for the Republican Party and the future of American democracy inside the Hanover Inn Thursday evening as about two dozen people gathered on the sidewalk outside to protest his record on...

By PAUL STEINHAUSER

With less than one week until Election Day, a new public opinion survey in swing state New Hampshire indicates Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris with a single-digit lead over former President Donald Trump, the Republican...

By CLAIRE SULLIVAN

In a Monday forum for the 2nd Congressional District, the candidates agreed on little — except that the so-called American dream is under threat.“I’ve talked to so many voters across this district for whom the American dream is just simply out of...

By OLIVIA RICHARDSON

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found that rural votes can make or break presidential elections.Kenneth Johnson co-authored a study with UNH Professor Dante Scala, looking at what would happen if Democratic candidates won or lost...

By PAUL CUNO-BOOTH

Sarah August developed an opioid addiction after being prescribed painkillers in her late 20s. She began using heroin after her doctor took her off the medication. Eventually, she decided to seek treatment. But it was hard to find the right option.“I...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

In a race for a seat on New Hampshire’s Executive Council, both Democrat Karen Liot Hill and Republican Kim Strathdee have found common ground on a key issue — funding for Planned Parenthood.Living without health insurance years ago, Strathdee found a...

SOUTH ROYALTON — To vote on the White River Unified District school bond, Bethel and Royalton residents must request separate ballots.The ballot for the $3.8 million school bond for capital additions, renovations and improvements to schools within the...

Grafton Sheriff Todd Matthew Eck Party: Republican Age: 55 Town of residence: North Haverhill Profession/experience in elected office: Police chief for town of Bath since 2021. Twenty-eight years in law enforcement, including seven years as deputy...

NH Senate District 8David Trumble Party: Democratic Age: 66 Town of residence: Weare Profession/experience in elected office: Organic farmer and college debate coach (both for 40 years) Top issue: My top issue is making sure the state lives up to its...

NH Senate District 1David RochefortParty: RepublicanAge: 50Town of residence: LittletonProfession/experience in elected office: Pharmacist, small business owner, current state representative for six Grafton County towns of Grafton-1Top issue: …The...

By EMMA ROTH-WELLS

WEST LEBANON — Housing, or the lack thereof, is a top issue for Upper Valley candidates from both parties vying for seats in New Hampshire state government.While Democrats and Republicans agree there is a housing crisis, their proposed solutions to...

By MICHAELA TOWFIGHI

Danielle Feole knew the drill taking her son Joey, 6, to see President Joe Biden.The wait to hear the president would be long, so she packed an iPad and Grey, the stuffed animal wolf that’s attached to her son’s hip.The afternoon in Concord would be...

By KRISTEN FOUNTAIN

Secretary of State Sarah Copeland Hanzas this week urged all registered Vermont voters who want to vote by mail in the Nov. 5 general election to get their ballot envelopes postmarked right away.“Mailing your ballot back to your clerk’s office is a...

By JOSH ROGERS

Republican Kelly Ayotte is continuing to criticize Democrat Joyce Craig for campaigning out of state alongside Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey.But the bulk of Ayotte's own financial support in the tight race for New Hampshire governor comes from...

By PAUL CUNO-BOOTH

Debates over the future of abortion policy in New Hampshire have shaped this year’s race for governor.Both Democrat Joyce Craig and Republican Kelly Ayotte say they’ll oppose any new restrictions on abortion. Both have also, in campaign ads, invoked...