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NH Dems blast ‘reckless’ GOP shutdown, warn of rising health costs for Granite Staters
| October 10, 2025
Speakers warned that a dual-income couple could face a nearly $15,000 increase in costs if Affordable Care Act tax credits expire. Democratic lawmakers and local parents warned at a virtual press conference this week that the ongoing federal government shutdown—which they repeatedly framed as a Republican-driven crisis—is already putting New Hampshire families at risk and […]WATCH: Jodi Picoult—most dangerous author you can still read
| October 9, 2025
Local author jodi picoult is one of the most banned writers in the country, and the reason might surprise you. 📚6 reasons why New Hampshire was ranked the top Halloween state
| October 9, 2025
New Hampshire is famous for autumn weather, but did you know it’s a top state for Halloween? Read on to learn why it’s a “spirited” seasonal spot.13 things to do in NH this weekend
| October 9, 2025
Here are 13 things to do this weekend in New Hampshire.NH ‘gear libraries’ aim to create community, reduce waste
| October 9, 2025
New Hampshire is taking part in the growing trend of “gear libraries” to help those unable to afford the costs of outdoor recreation.We asked, you answered: How do you feel about the government shutdown?
| October 9, 2025
The government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 for the first time in six years after Congress reached an impasse on federal funding. This week we asked readers to share thoughts on the shutdown. Here's what they said...Portsmouth photo legend’s work lives on at Athenaeum
| October 8, 2025
Photojournalist Jane Tyska has traveled to 85 countries in her decades-long career, but her heart — and many of her images — have never left the Seacoast. At least 136 pictures she took for the Portsmouth Press from 1990-1992 reside in the Athenaeum's online archives. When she retires, she plans to spend summers in town scanning hundreds more.WATCH: Government shutdown could rock NH
| October 8, 2025
Shutting down the federal government will have a significant impact on New Hampshire’s economy, especially as it relates to tens of thousands of federal workers in the state, many of whom are now furloughed, and the local businesses that depend on them.WATCH: Claremont school district in turmoil
| October 8, 2025
The Claremont school district budget crisis has sent the town into a state of panic with the recent closure of Bluff Elementary school and major cuts to programs, leaving residents wondering how this happened.WATCH: Nintendo levels up to first female president
| October 8, 2025
Bowser is out... and Princess Peach is taking over. Nintendo just got its first female president.WATCH: Former Market Basket CEO files lawsuit to get his job back
| October 8, 2025
Market Basket CEO files lawsuit to get his job back.WATCH: Step inside New England’s oldest bookstore
| October 8, 2025
Grab a coffee and let's talk about the oldest independent bookstore in New England!
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6 reasons why New Hampshire was ranked the top Halloween state
| October 9, 2025
New Hampshire is famous for autumn weather, but did you know it’s a top state for Halloween? Read on to learn why it’s a “spirited” seasonal spot.NH ‘gear libraries’ aim to create community, reduce waste
| October 9, 2025
New Hampshire is taking part in the growing trend of “gear libraries” to help those unable to afford the costs of outdoor recreation.We asked, you answered: How do you feel about the government shutdown?
| October 9, 2025
The government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 for the first time in six years after Congress reached an impasse on federal funding. This week we asked readers to share thoughts on the shutdown. Here's what they said...Portsmouth photo legend’s work lives on at Athenaeum
| October 8, 2025
Photojournalist Jane Tyska has traveled to 85 countries in her decades-long career, but her heart — and many of her images — have never left the Seacoast. At least 136 pictures she took for the Portsmouth Press from 1990-1992 reside in the Athenaeum's online archives. When she retires, she plans to spend summers in town scanning hundreds more.‘Welcome to Derry’ based on Stephen King’s ‘It’ comes to HBO in October. How to watch
| October 7, 2025
If you've ever seen the film, "IT," or read the book by Stephen King, you know that Pennywise the clown is a horrifying creature. But people can't seem to get enough of him. And that's why HBO adapted the classic two-part movie into a new mini-series called "Welcome to Derry," which will apparently serve as a prequel to "IT."Concord Man and ACLU Sue Over Law They Say Punishes Homelessness
| October 7, 2025
The ACLU of New Hampshire has filed a class-action lawsuit to challenge the state’s loitering law. Here’s everything you need to know.Aldi is rebranding its products. Here’s what New Hampshire shoppers can expect
| October 3, 2025
Aldi is rolling out changes in its New Hampshire locations.The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know
| October 2, 2025
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.How this Granite Stater is finding the good in New Hampshire—one story at a time
| October 1, 2025
Last year, Andy DeMeo had no journalism training and no experience in media. What he did have was a sense that the news was “too heavy and there isn’t enough optimism out there.” That conviction led him to create Granite Goodness, a biweekly Substack newsletter and podcast highlighting positive news from New Hampshire.We asked, you answered: Which New England state should we drop?
| September 25, 2025
As we all know six states make up New England—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. There are debates about whether these states actually mesh well together. So, this week, we asked readers which New England state we should drop. Here's what they said...
