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WATCH: Winter storms leave NH with so much snow!
| February 9, 2026
Let us know which mountains you're visiting this season. Happy carving! ❄️
Calling in for ‘Super Sick Monday’ after Super Bowl? You won’t be alone
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| February 9, 2026
After the watch parties and celebration, commiseration, or just staying up binging Super Bowl ads, did you wake up with "Super Bowl flu" this morning? It could be an epidemic.
Rochester leader proposes closing Maple Street school, 40 job cuts
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| February 9, 2026
Superintendent Jared Fulgoni has proposed closing the Maple Street Magnet School and eliminating 40 positions as part of the $4.5 million in cuts needed to produce a budget that's compliant with the city's tax cap.
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.
NH’s Grace Henderson’s result in Winter Olympics slopestyle qualifier
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| February 8, 2026
Grace Henderson placed 15th out of 23 in the women’s slopestyle qualification on Saturday morning with a score of 49.78, and didn't advance to Monday's final. Italy's Maria Gasslitter earned the 12th-and-final spot in the finals with a score of 54.66.
Madbury, NH to Milan, Grace Henderson’s ‘amazing journey’ to Olympics
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| February 6, 2026
Grace Henderson, who attended Oyster River schools as a Madbury resident through middle school, is one of four women on Team USA competing in freestyle skiing in both the slopestyle and big air events at the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
New Hampshire’s past & present Winter Olympians & Paralympians
by Britteny Dee
| February 5, 2026
From alpine skiers to hockey players to snowboarders, discover New Hampshire’s past and present Winter Olympians and Paralympians.
Sununu denies ties despite being named in Epstein files
by Colin Booth
| February 5, 2026
Sununu says his name being mentioned in the Epstein files is a “fabrication” — critics say that excuse “doesn’t hold water.” A dump of over 3 million pages of files related to convicted underage sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein last week revealed a number of connections to New Hampshire elites, but perhaps none more potentially troubling […]
Your February guide to taking action in New Hampshire
by Lily Jackson
| February 4, 2026
A roundup of upcoming New Hampshire protests, rallies, and other ways to take action statewide throughout the month of February.
State House rocked after ACLU releases files detailing Ayotte admin working with ICE on Merrimack detention site
by Colin Booth
| February 3, 2026
Right-to-know documents reveal site maps, photos, and proposed buildouts as NH Democrats say Gov. Kelly Ayotte can’t square her public ignorance with her administration’s paper trail. New Hampshire Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s administration is scrambling to explain how a state agency under her purview exchanged formal correspondence with federal officials about advanced plans to convert […]
It’s 2026 and you’re uninsured. Now what?
| February 3, 2026
Health policy changes in Washington will ripple through the country, resulting in millions of Americans losing their Medicaid or Affordable Care Act coverage and becoming uninsured. But there are still ways to find care.
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.
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NH’s Ice Castles are open for the season. What to know before you go
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Oldest place to ski in NH was first ski club in US. How to ski there
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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.
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
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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.
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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
by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect
| 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?
by Katy Savage
| 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?
by Katy Savage
| 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
by Britteny Dee
| 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.















































