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Mudfest, backyard chickens, maple weekend, and more. Top events across New Hampshire, March 19–29
| March 20, 2026
From music festivals and comedy shows to hands-on workshops and maple syrup events, New Hampshire is buzzing with things to do this weekend. Here’s a roundup of must-see events.How to track hummingbirds as they return to NH
| March 20, 2026
Hummingbirds are beginning their remarkable journey back north after spending the winter in Mexico and Central America. As of Sunday, the closest sighting to New Hampshire was a male ruby-throated hummingbird, spotted on March 12 in Belhaven, North Carolina. Experts note that males typically migrate first to secure breeding areas.We asked, you answered: Are Americans less moral?
| March 19, 2026
A recent global survey from the Pew Research Center found Americans are more likely than people in any of the 25 countries surveyed to say their fellow citizens have bad morals and ethics.Who are New Hampshire’s billionaires? Forbes releases new list
| March 18, 2026
Forbes has released their annual billionaires list. For their 2026 list of the richest people in the world, the business magazine saw 400 new individuals added to their rankings since last year, citing the proliferation of artificial intelligence as the primary reason for their arrival. This marks a new record for the publication, a total of 3,428 billionaires in their report.How Exeter dad, 54, survived heart attack no one saw coming
| March 18, 2026
Exeter resident Chad Dixon believes he owes his life to seeking care fast and the expert care he received at Exeter Hospital after suffering what is commonly known as a widowmaker heart attack.85% of UNH students oppose bill to allow guns on campus
| March 17, 2026
University of New Hampshire students widely oppose a bill that would allow students to openly carry firearms. A Student Senate survey with 2,361 responses from UNH’s Durham campus shows 81.8% "strongly oppose" HB 1793 while 3.5% are "somewhat opposed." The bill, if passed, would prohibit the state's colleges and universities from regulating possession of firearms or non-lethal weapons on campus. The survey noted 10.8% of respondents strongly support it.A Jewish New Hampshire lawmaker proposed a karaoke event. Her Republican colleague responded with antisemitism.
| March 17, 2026
When New Hampshire state Rep. Jess Grill (D-Manchester) sent out a bipartisan invitation to sing karaoke at a local bar after the end of last week’s house legislative session, she thought failing to find a third person to join her to sing TLC’s “No Scrubs” would be the worst case scenario. Instead, a Republican colleague […]6 New Hampshire restaurants with a view
| March 16, 2026
New Hampshire is home to a multitude of restaurants, but these 6 have some of the best views in the Granite State.Thousands more are moving into New Hampshire from other states than leaving
| March 15, 2026
More people moved into New Hampshire than left from 2024 to 2025, with the state ranking 22nd in the nation for net domestic migration gain, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.Is it legal to have a pet fox in New Hampshire?
| March 15, 2026
Many animal lovers have pet dogs or cats. Some have snakes, or gerbils, or rabbits. But you'd be hard-pressed to find anyone in New Hampshire with a pet fox – and for good reason.Ayotte took $83K from Sackler family despite opioid overdose crisis
| March 13, 2026
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte spent years publicly warning about the devastation that the opioid crisis was causing in New Hampshire, but federal campaign finance records show that her campaign committee and leadership PAC accepted at least $83,049.98 from opioid manufacturers, distributors, their political action committees, employees, and members of the Sackler family tied to […]Your weekly guide to taking action in New Hampshire March 14-22, 2026
| March 13, 2026
Looking to get involved this week? You can join ICE Out rallies and response trainings, connect with your neighbors, and show up for community events. Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events and actions: Saturday (March 14) NH Peace Action: Standing against authoritarian actions (Kingston, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.) Gather on the grassy […]
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We asked, you answered: Are Americans less moral?
| March 19, 2026
A recent global survey from the Pew Research Center found Americans are more likely than people in any of the 25 countries surveyed to say their fellow citizens have bad morals and ethics.Who are New Hampshire’s billionaires? Forbes releases new list
| March 18, 2026
Forbes has released their annual billionaires list. For their 2026 list of the richest people in the world, the business magazine saw 400 new individuals added to their rankings since last year, citing the proliferation of artificial intelligence as the primary reason for their arrival. This marks a new record for the publication, a total of 3,428 billionaires in their report.How Exeter dad, 54, survived heart attack no one saw coming
| March 18, 2026
Exeter resident Chad Dixon believes he owes his life to seeking care fast and the expert care he received at Exeter Hospital after suffering what is commonly known as a widowmaker heart attack.Thousands more are moving into New Hampshire from other states than leaving
| March 15, 2026
More people moved into New Hampshire than left from 2024 to 2025, with the state ranking 22nd in the nation for net domestic migration gain, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.Ayotte calls for higher penalties for refusing breath alcohol test
| March 11, 2026
The price you pay for refusing a Breathalyzer in New Hampshire could double under a bill supported by New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte.6 places in New Hampshire that feel like a portal to another world
| March 9, 2026
From ancient henges to primeval forests, New Hampshire has plenty of places that transport you to another world.Thomas Edison’s unique marriage proposal to Mina Miller
| March 8, 2026
In 1886, Thomas Edison proposed to Mina Miller by tapping a proposal in Morse code onto her palm while they were in New Hampshire. She tapped back, “yes. It took place while they were visiting the White Mountains. Edison, who suffered hearing loss, taught Miller the code to communicate privately. The couple married shortly after on Feb. 24, 1886, at her family home in Oak Place, Akron, Ohio.NH bill would double charges for those without NH E-ZPass
| March 8, 2026
The New Hampshire state Senate passed a bill to double E-ZPass charges for out-of-state drivers on March 5.Music Hall gets $3M donation from Martha Fuller Clark
| March 2, 2026
The Music Hall on March 2 announced the largest gift in its history: a $3 million pledge from Martha Fuller Clark, a former state senator known for her philanthropy. In recognition of the donation, the organization's recently acquired Congress Street property will be named The Music Hall’s Kearsarge House, in Honor of Dr. Geoffrey E. Clark, paying tribute to the legacy of her late husband, who died in 2023.How a New Hampshire couple turned a sourdough hobby into booming home bakery
| March 2, 2026
What began as a simple effort for a couple to eat cleaner has since grown into Sessa’s Sourdough, a high-demand home bakery producing about 200 loaves a week. It draws hundreds of customers to online sales drops and has an 8,000-person Instagram following—all from the couple’s home kitchen and a converted greenhouse pickup stand.We asked, you answered: Should New Hampshire schools have open school enrollment?
| February 26, 2026
Republicans in the House and Senate want to make every school in New Hampshire open enrollment. That means students could attend any public school in the state, and the town where that student lives would foot the bill. This week we asked readers: Should New Hampshire schools have open school enrollment?What to know about New Hampshire’s 2026 Town Meeting Day
| February 24, 2026
New Hampshire’s 2026 Town Meeting Day takes place on March 10. Here’s everything you need to know.
