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USA wins women’s hockey gold medal over Canada in OT, NH native named MVP
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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
by Stacker
| 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)
by Katy Savage
| 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
by Colin Booth
| 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?
by Katy Savage
| 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
by Katy Savage
| 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
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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
by Britteny Dee
| 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.
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‘Yes Chef’ finalist Lee Frank to close Otis in Exeter: Here’s why
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’40 NH Women Trailblazers’ features University of New Hampshire’s first Black female graduate
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Here are 5 indoor activities in NH to try during February break
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Gavin Newsom to visit Portsmouth as he considers presidential run
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‘Survivor’ Season 50 starts February 25 with a familiar face from NH
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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?
by Katy Savage
| 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
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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?
by Katy Savage
| 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
by Sam Cohen
| 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’
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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?
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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
by Sam Cohen
| 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
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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.












































