5 events for your NH weekend calendar
| February 27, 2026
Still in winter, but itching to get out of the house? From candlelit fairy strolls in Cape Neddick to ice carvings in Belfast, guided nature walks in Hebron, plant swaps in North Hampton, and a glowing snowmobile parade in Pittsburgh, the next two weeks are packed with ways to lean into the magic of late winter. Bundle up, grab a friend (or the kids), and make a night of it. Here are some top events to add to your calendar.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?Ayotte hits rock bottom in UNH poll
| February 25, 2026
Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s standing with New Hampshire voters has fallen to its lowest point since she took office, with a new University of New Hampshire Granite State Poll showing her net approval rating at 0%, with 47% approving and 47% disapproving, down from +5 in January. The drop comes amid a politically damaging period for […]4 takeaways from Pete Buttigieg’s NH visit, from ICE to elections
| February 24, 2026
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared alongside Rep. Chris Pappas, D-NH, Feb. 19 at the Puritan Backroom restaurant, where he was supporting Pappas’ campaign for Senate as well as stoking presidential run rumors.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.Catching up with 7 Seacoast baseball stars as MLB spring training begins
| February 23, 2026
Pitchers and catchers have reported to Major League Baseball spring training camps in Florida and Arizona, and full-team workouts have begun for the upcoming 2026 season. Over the years, Seacoast New Hampshire and southern Maine has been represented in the professional ranks by players and coaches. This year is no different. Former Portsmouth High School teammates Mike Fransoso and Mike Montville are minor-league hitting coaches with the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, respectively.ICE detainee flight grounded at Pease for 15-plus hours due to blizzard
| February 23, 2026
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees have been grounded at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease Feb. 23 for more than 15 hours due to the ongoing blizzard impacting the region.USA wins women’s hockey gold medal over Canada in OT, NH native named MVP
| February 23, 2026
Caroline Harvey, who is a native of Salem, New Hampshire, finished with two goals and seven assists in USA's seven games, was named the tournament's MVP and best defender and was named to the all-star team, all voted by the media.‘Survivor’ Season 50 starts February 25 with a familiar face from NH
| February 23, 2026
"Survivor" fans, get excited. The reality competition show returns for its 50th season this month, and it's bringing back multiple contestants from New England, including a local favorite. “'Survivor' is a drug,” Seacoast New Hampshire native Aubry Bracco told Seacoastonline last month, when it became known she was going back on the show.
‘Yes Chef’ finalist Lee Frank to close Otis in Exeter: Here’s why
| February 23, 2026
Otis restaurant is closing after nearly 10 years in downtown Exeter, its chef and owner, Lee Frank, announced on Facebook.Can New Hampshire mom win ‘Survivor 50’? Odds say yes as premiere nears
| February 23, 2026
Season 50 of "Survivor" is almost here, and according to early betting odds, a New Hampshire woman has a chance at winning it all.Season 50 will be Aubry Bracco's fourth time on "Survivor" after appearances in Seasons 32, 34 and 38, finishing second, fifth and fifteenth, respectively. Bracco will attempt to relive the glory of her early seasons as part of the Vatu tribe, where she will be joined by "Survivor" legends Colby Donaldson and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick.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.
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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.‘Survivor’ Season 50 starts February 25 with a familiar face from NH
| February 23, 2026
"Survivor" fans, get excited. The reality competition show returns for its 50th season this month, and it's bringing back multiple contestants from New England, including a local favorite. “'Survivor' is a drug,” Seacoast New Hampshire native Aubry Bracco told Seacoastonline last month, when it became known she was going back on the show.Can New Hampshire mom win ‘Survivor 50’? Odds say yes as premiere nears
| February 23, 2026
Season 50 of "Survivor" is almost here, and according to early betting odds, a New Hampshire woman has a chance at winning it all.Season 50 will be Aubry Bracco's fourth time on "Survivor" after appearances in Seasons 32, 34 and 38, finishing second, fifth and fifteenth, respectively. Bracco will attempt to relive the glory of her early seasons as part of the Vatu tribe, where she will be joined by "Survivor" legends Colby Donaldson and Stephenie LaGrossa Kendrick.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.
