New Hampshire is packed with festive ways to celebrate the season. Whether you’re shopping local, dancing the night away, or strolling through historic neighborhoods by candlelight, here are some top things to do in New Hampshire this weekend.
The year is coming to an end, and in 2026, several new laws will take effect—including an expansion of New Hampshire’s school voucher program and the end of annual car inspections (maybe). This week, we asked readers: What should New Hampshire legislators focus on in 2026? Here’s what they had to say…
New Hampshire Republicans have moved to hide spending reports on the state's school voucher program, making it impossible to see if it is being abused as it is has been in other states.
As we approach 2026, the New Hampshire governors race is expected to heat up. We spoke to Democratic candidate Jon Kiper to get his take on what sets him apart and what it's going to take to give Kelly Ayotte the boot.
The Somersworth and Rochester city councils voted this week to approve funding for a new Strafford County warming center, following the Dover council's approval last week.
If you’re on a tight budget, grocery shopping in Manchester has become a bit of a strategy game. Indeed, it’s like this everywhere in the country right now. Between rising prices and shifting weekly specials, stretching your budget when you’re headed to the grocery store takes more planning and less winging it. So, before we […]
The Somersworth and Rochester city councils voted this week to approve funding for a new Strafford County warming center, following the Dover council's approval last week.
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” was recently removed from a Concord school’s recommended reading list. Many have expressed displeasure over the decision.
The Trump administration is moving closer to dismantling the US Education Department, shifting some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies.So this week we asked readers: What do you think of Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education? Here's what they had to say...
“Put money back in their pockets”: Pappas pitches immediate tariff relief for NH’s Main Street. Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas is backing new legislation he says would put money back in the pockets of New Hampshire small businesses that have already paid tariffs under President Donald Trump’s disastrous trade policy. In an announcement ahead of Small […]
A new University of New Hampshire poll shows former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leading the Democratic field with 19% support, followed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom (15%) and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (14%). Former Vice President and 2024 nominee Kamala Harris trails at 11%. On the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance holds a strong lead at 51%, with Nikki Haley (9%) and Tulsi Gabbard (8%) rounding out the top contenders. This week, we asked readers: If you had to vote today, who would you pick for president in 2028? And why? Here’s what you had to say…
While some local ordinances and HOAs may have regulations on holiday lights, there are no state laws in New Hampshire dictating when they can be put up.
New Hampshire officials have announced the six winning designs in the 2025 “I Voted” Sticker Contest, a tradition that invites young Granite Staters to help shape a small but beloved piece of the state’s election experience.