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False gun report at Portsmouth school blamed on Nextdoor app
| January 28, 2026
Superintendent Zach McLaughlin is assuring the community there was no student with a gun on the Portsmouth Middle School campus, contrary what he said was a false notification through an outside mobile app called Nextdoor.WATCH: Plymouth State’s Heisman running back?
| January 28, 2026
New Hampshire almost had a 1985 winner of the Heisman Memorial Trophy—one of the most prestigious awards in college football.Judge rules NH can’t end car inspections, at least for now
| January 28, 2026
Just a few days before car inspections were set to end in New Hampshire, a judge has hit the brakes. U.S. District Judge Landya McCafferty granted a preliminary injunction on Jan. 27 prohibiting the state from ending its motor vehicle inspection program as mandated under the 2026 state budget. The law was set to take effect Jan. 31.Where to see New Hampshire’s frozen waterfalls this winter
| January 26, 2026
11 New Hampshire frozen waterfalls to visit this winter.WATCH: ‘You can’t have ICE around and feel safe’
| January 26, 2026
This Merrimack resident says locals have good reason to be afraid if ICE takes up in their quiet town.WATCH: NH GOP melts down over leaked group chat
| January 26, 2026
New Hampshire Republicans have gone into complete meltdown following the leak of an alleged group chat of top GOP education leaders in the state.Up to a foot of snow possible in NH this weekend. See totals by region
| January 23, 2026
As the weekend begins, all of New England is bracing for what AccuWeather is calling "the biggest storm of the winter so far." Sweeping across the country, the winter storm will dump heavy snow and ice all the way from Texas to Maine, and New Hampshire is no exception. The state is forecasted to receive as little as three inches in some parts, yet up to a foot in others.8 natural disasters that made New Hampshire history
| January 23, 2026
Learn about eight instances of devastating natural disasters in New Hampshire.Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, memo says
| January 22, 2026
Federal immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to forcibly enter people's homes without a judge's warrant, according to an internal Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press.18 new apartments in Portsmouth’s West End proposed
| January 20, 2026
The owner of a 181 Hill St. property is seeking to redevelop the site and construct a new three-story building with 18 residential apartments, according to project plans filed with the city.ACLU-NH sues ICE for records on NH police immigration training
| January 20, 2026
The ACLU-NH is suing ICE for public records on how local police are trained to enforce immigration law, saying Granite Staters have a right to know what officers are being taught.Is it legal to keep a package delivered to me by mistake in New Hampshire?
| January 19, 2026
So, you got a package in the mail that you weren't expecting. Maybe it's addressed to you. Maybe it's for a previous resident of your home. Or maybe it's addressed to someone else entirely. If it's addressed to you, you can open it and possibly even keep the contents, according to New Hampshire state law. However, it could be the product of a "brushing scam."
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Judge rules NH can’t end car inspections, at least for now
| January 28, 2026
Just a few days before car inspections were set to end in New Hampshire, a judge has hit the brakes. U.S. District Judge Landya McCafferty granted a preliminary injunction on Jan. 27 prohibiting the state from ending its motor vehicle inspection program as mandated under the 2026 state budget. The law was set to take effect Jan. 31.8 natural disasters that made New Hampshire history
| January 23, 2026
Learn about eight instances of devastating natural disasters in New Hampshire.Bulk of Smuttynose Brewing campus in Hampton poised for sale
| January 18, 2026
A sale is looming for of the bulk of the Smuttynose Brewing Co. campus, ending a storied chapter in New Hampshire beer history.NH economic expert sees tough job market in 2026. Here’s why.
| January 18, 2026
The economy overall is in relatively good shape, but the labor market isn't, according to Brian Gottlob. Gottlob did not mention President Donald Trump by name during his presentation. However, Trump's policies were prominent in Gottlob's remarks. Gottlob said when talking about the economy, "and some of the political choices that are affecting it, (it's) not from a political perspective, but from an economic perspective."As the DNC chooses the 2028 primary order, NH makes its case for first
| January 15, 2026
New Hampshire is planning on holding the first-in-the-nation presidential primary once again in 2028 — whether the rest of the country likes it or not.We asked, you answered: How do you feel about Trump taking control of Venezuela?
| January 15, 2026
NH Rep. Maggie Goodlander recently called out President Donald Trump for turning his back on the American economy by shifting focus to Venezuela. This week, we asked readers for their take. Here's what they had to say...We asked, you answered: What does the country need in 2026?
| January 8, 2026
A new year always brings familiar feelings: a clean slate, a chance to reset, and an opportunity to leave a few things behind. Some changes are big and intentional, others are small but meaningful—but all of them shape how we move forward together. This week, we asked readers: What does the country need in 2026? Here’s what they had to say,..Why North Conway was named the best ski town in America
| January 8, 2026
From easy access to multiple ski resorts to a charming downtown and plenty of après-ski spots, discover what makes North Conway the best ski town in the U.S.With a new year comes a host of new laws for New Hampshire
| January 6, 2026
Beginning Jan. 1, people in New Hampshire may face new penalties if they post “No Trespassing” signs on land not their own. Owners of nuisance dogs that repeatedly bite will face higher fines. And the Division of Motor Vehicles must create a “blue envelope” program to allow drivers with autism spectrum disorder to obtain envelopes with information on how to best communicate with them if an officer pulls them over. The Legislature passed more than 300 bills in 2025, and Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed all but a few. While most of that legislation took effect shortly after Ayotte’s signature this summer, a number took effect on New Year’s Day.Concerns grow for NH older adults as ACA premiums spike
| January 5, 2026
Advocates for older adults in New Hampshire worry many will go without health insurance due to skyrocketing premiums under the Affordable Care Act.Ongoing Starbucks barista strike reaches NH stores
| December 23, 2025
Unionized Starbucks workers in New Hampshire have joined what is now the longest unfair labor practices strike in the company’s history.Tri-Cities approve warming center funds. Will it open next winter?
| December 18, 2025
The Somersworth and Rochester city councils voted this week to approve funding for a new Strafford County warming center, following the Dover council's approval last week.
