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30 best colleges on the East Coast
| February 22, 2026
Stacker combed through Niche's 2026 Best Colleges in America list to discover which 30 East Coast schools, old and new, are the cream of the crop. Niche ranks colleges by analyzing student and alumni reviews, as well as data on admissions, academic, and student life from the Department of Education. Four-year colleges in the following states were considered: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.Heated igloos in New Hampshire where you can dine under the stars (without freezing)
| February 20, 2026
When winter hits New Hampshire, you don’t have to choose between staying warm and going out. Across the state, restaurants, breweries, and vineyards are turning up the heat, literally, with private igloos and cozy dining spaces that let you soak in snowy views without freezing your fingers off.Memo: Trump endorsement will haunt Sununu in 2026 Senate race
| February 19, 2026
A memo from the New Hampshire Democratic Party circulating among top donors and strategists argues that President Donald Trump’s endorsement of former US Sen. John E. Sununu will haunt him through his 2026 Senate campaign in New Hampshire, framing the backing as a political weight in a state where voters have shown skepticism of both […]We asked, you answered: Is it time to move on from the Epstein files?
| February 19, 2026
This week, we asked readers: Is it really time to move on from the Epstein files? Here’s what they had to say...6 NH events for your calendar
| February 18, 2026
From glowing ice sculptures and sleigh rides to wildlife workshops and plant swaps, here’s what’s happening across New Hampshire as winter rolls on.Meet Robert Browning, the cat buried in one of Hampton’s old cemeteries
| February 18, 2026
Sanborn Cemetery is one of these private cemeteries. Various members of the Sanborn family rest in this plot, with the earliest internments dating from the early 1800s. But two markers differ from the rest. They are for Robert Browning and Little Lady Pitapat. Robert Browning, as stated on the gravestone, was Miss Stanton’s cat.Support a NH women-owned business every week in March
| February 18, 2026
Celebrate Women’s History Month by supporting these five female-owned businesses in the Granite State.WATCH: Someone is lying about ICE in New Hampshire
| February 17, 2026
Someone is lying about ICE in New Hampshire.’40 NH Women Trailblazers’ features University of New Hampshire’s first Black female graduate
| February 17, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Virgil, who a century ago was the first Black woman to graduate from the University of New Hampshire, is one of 40 women featured in an exhibit opening March 6 at the Portsmouth Athenaeum.Peanut butter recalled in New Hampshire, 39 other states. What to know
| February 17, 2026
If you have peanut butter in your New Hampshire home, it may be time to check the label.Federal officials say more than 20,000 peanut butter products sold across the U.S. are being recalled after possible plastic contamination was found during manufacturing.Democrats propose New Hampshire abortion and reproductive health shield law
| February 17, 2026
A group of Democratic state lawmakers are attempting to enact an abortion shield law in New Hampshire in an effort to protect those seeking reproductive health care in the state from out-of-state restrictions.ER wait times in New Hampshire on the shorter side, report says
| February 16, 2026
New Hampshire ranks among the states with shorter emergency room wait times, according to Becker's Hospital Review.
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We asked, you answered: Is it time to move on from the Epstein files?
| February 19, 2026
This week, we asked readers: Is it really time to move on from the Epstein files? Here’s what they had to say...Peanut butter recalled in New Hampshire, 39 other states. What to know
| February 17, 2026
If you have peanut butter in your New Hampshire home, it may be time to check the label.Federal officials say more than 20,000 peanut butter products sold across the U.S. are being recalled after possible plastic contamination was found during manufacturing.We asked, you answered: Should New Hampshire keep its first-in-the-nation primary status?
| February 12, 2026
New Hampshire has earned its reputation as the first-in-the-nation primary state thanks to a mix of law and tradition. State law requires that its presidential primary be held at least seven days before any other primary or caucus, ensuring candidates face voters here before anywhere else. That early timing gives the state an outsized influence—candidates spend weeks on the ground meeting voters, testing messages, and building momentum. This week, we asked readers: Should New Hampshire keep its first-in-the-nation primary status?2 major moments in New Hampshire labor union history
| February 12, 2026
Learn about two pivotal moments in New Hampshire labor union history: the 1920 Palmer Raids tragedy and the 1963 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard triumph.Hampton rallies for young mechanic paralyzed in crash: ‘Miracle he survived’
| February 10, 2026
Bobby Connell always made time to help out at his old job at Farr’s Famous Chicken, cooking alongside owner Paul Conway even after he’d moved on to a career as a mechanic.White Mountains spot named most charming NH small town by HGTV. Do you agree?
| February 9, 2026
HGTV named the most charming small towns to visit in every state in 2015, and the New Hampshire pick is a popular destination in the White Mountains, perfect for a wintry getaway.4 independent New Hampshire convenience stores worth stopping for
| February 2, 2026
Check out four independently owned New Hampshire convenience stores that offer way more than a bottle of milk and a loaf of bread.Harriet E. Wilson: A trailblazing NH native whose story you need to know
| February 2, 2026
Harriet E. Wilson was the first Black author published in the US. Her novel would remain undiscovered for over 100 years.How did New Hampshire get its name? Here’s how the state came to be
| January 30, 2026
Have you ever wondered how the state of New Hampshire got its name? Tthe state is one of many from the original 13 colonies to be named by European explorers, as Europeans settled in New Hampshire all the way back in the 1620s. In fact, the first European settlement in New Hampshire was founded in 1623 by Englishmen, meaning the name of the state comes from England.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.
