When it comes to spreading holiday cheer, New Hampshire shines brighter than most. The Granite State has been crowned the nation’s leader in Christmas spirit, according to recent studies.
The annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count kicks off Dec. 14 and runs through Jan. 5, offering a chance to contribute to bird population research. Organized by the National Audubon Society, the event invites participants to observe and record birds within designated 15-mile-wide "count circles" across the country, including 20 active circles in New Hampshire.
At a press conference on Thursday, former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick held up an old white University of North Carolina sweatshirt with the number 38—a piece of clothing special to him. It was his father's when he coached at the college in the 1950s.
We asked readers to share what they would miss most if they had to leave New Hampshire, and the responses were brimming with Granite State admiration. Some who moved away already reminisced about the peaceful backroads and the tight-knit communities they left behind. Read below for all the feels.
Two Dartmouth College alpine ski racers are making waves on the international stage (eh, ski trails). Nina O’Brien and Elisabeth Bocock both had standout performances at the Killington World Cup in Vermont last weekend.
Noah Kahan’s “Stick Season” is sticking around—literally. The Vermont-raised, New Hampshire-educated singer-songwriter landed among Spotify’s most-streamed artists of 2024, with 100 million listeners embracing his raw, New England-infused sound.
A record 183.4 million Americans are expected to shop in-store or online this year from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, according to an annual survey by the National Retail Federation—and 8% more shoppers plan to head to their favorite local spots on Small Business Saturday compared to 2019. That figure is up from last year’s record of 182 million.
Looking for unique and thoughtful holiday gifts that showcase the charm of the Granite State? We have some ideas where you can buy locally crafted and inspired presents for everyone on your list.
The Academy for Science and Design Charter School in Nashua has been named New Hampshire’s top middle school by the U.S. News & World Report.
Stacey Lancaster, a 46-year-old teacher at Manchester West High School, was arrested last week after attempting to arrange sexual acts with a purported 12-year-old child. He was one of five people caught in an undercover sting operation led by the US Homeland Security Investigations.
