Publishers of the Farmers' Almanac, an annual publication printed since 1818 that provides practical information for planning the year, including long-range weather forecasts, gardening advice, and astronomical data, announced Nov. 6 that its 2026 edition will be its last.
Fast food chain Wendy's is planning to close hundreds more stores just a year after shuttering 140 locations. The closings could include some stores in New Hampshire and Maine.
Seacoast dining is becoming higher end, but there are still a few holes in the wall for locals to enjoy. Eli Sokorelis estimated there were probably 20 to 30 dive bars in the Portsmouth area when he opened State Street Saloon in 1983. Most are gone, he said, the watering holes replaced with expensive development and fancy restaurants.
Although there's a nice chill in the air, it's not time to hit the slopes in New Hampshire – yet. Some Granite State ski areas have announced tentative opening dates for the 2025 to 2026 season. Here's what we know.
New Hampshire is not only home to various good farms to visit, but also various historical farms. In fact, the state's oldest farm is over 100 years older than the country itself. Established in the 1630s, Tendercrop Farm in Dover is not only the oldest farm in New Hampshire, but also the second oldest farm in the country.
Black Trumpet Restaurant & Bar in Portsmouth is among the Seacoast restaurants stepping up to offer free meals as the US government shutdown has stalled SNAP benefits.
Looking to make a local impact with her climate-focused work, Stephanie Marshall, a member of Exeter's Energy Committee, discovered northern New England-based nonprofit WindowDressers.
New clients are seeking assistance from Seacoast food pantries due to the four-week-long U.S. government shutdown and the looming halt of federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Portsmouth's 2025 election is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voters will choose the mayor and city councilors, School Board members, Police Commission and Fire Commission members. The ballot also has questions asking voters if they want to allow social districts for outdoor drinking areas in the city, and if they want to prohibit games of chance (casino-style games) and Keno.
Somersworth voters will elect a mayor, city councilors and School Board members on the ballots in the Tuesday, Nov. 4 election.
