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The search for hidden treasurer is over. Project Skydrop is a game created by New Hampshire’s Jason Roher and his partner Tom Bailey, of California—and its big prize was found last Tuesday in Wendell State Forest in Massachusetts. The winner was Dan Leonard, a senior meteorologist at The Weather Company in Andover, MA, the News…
December Rust has been unhoused for a year in Littleton, New Hampshire. He doesn’t have proof of citizenship and he has an outdated non-driver ID card indicating he previously lived in another town, Whitefield, according to court documents. Rust, who calls Littleton home for now, has only been able to vote in New Hampshire because…
Just weeks after Diane Hathaway started her new job as director of the Goffstown Public Library 25 years ago, a mother destroyed about five of the library’s paperback books by mystery and horror author Christopher Pike. The mother called him a “trash writer,” and called the books inappropriate for teenagers, Hathaway remembers. The mother asked…
New Hampshire is known for its vibrant fall festivals, offering everything from craft beer and chili cook-offs to pumpkin displays and literary gatherings. Whether you’re a beer enthusiast, a book lover, or simply looking to enjoy the foliage, New Hampshire’s fall festivals have something for everyone.
Brielle Maguire knew what she wanted to do from age 5. She figured it out during a family vacation to Disney, when she and other kids were invited on stage at a restaurant to learn how to Irish dance. Brielle never wanted to stop.
Deb Nelson, a school board member and the grandmother of a 2 year old and a 4 year old, volunteered as a sign holder for Democratic candidates in Hanover for the primary election. She said gun violence is a top concern of hers. @granitepost Deb Nelson, a school board member and the grandmother of a…
The cast of “Our Town” paid a visit to the Peterborough Diner in New Hampshire town on Aug. 27, ahead of the show’s return to Broadway for the first time in more than 20 years.
Liza Corso, a New Hampshire native, overcame odds to secure a bronze medal in the 1500-meter run at the Paris Paralympics, despite a stress fracture in her femur that sidelined her for six weeks before she got to Paris. “I had no idea leading up to the race what my fitness was like,” she said.…
September is packed with festivities in the Granite State. Check out our top picks for the month’s best festivals and events. Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Dates: Sept. 6-8 Location: Hampton Beach Overview: The event features over 50 local restaurants showcasing seafood dishes, including fried clams, shrimp, and lobster. In addition to the seafood, there are…
Every fall, Sherman Farm’s 200 acres in Conway morph into a vibrant playground for around 10,000 visitors. Central to the farm is its renowned corn maze, surrounded by a concession stand offering cider donuts, kettle corn, burgers, ice cream, as well as games, goat petting, and hayrides.
