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Several Seacoast cities are questioning whether a new law mandating a school tax cap ballot question should apply to them.
In July, New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed HB 1300, a law that requires all ballots for the Nov. 3 general election have a ballot question that asks voters whether to cap property taxes for their local school districts. However, cities like Dover, Portsmouth and Rochester are saying the way the bill is written suggests the law doesn’t apply to them…
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New Hampshire primary is on Sept. 8. Here’s what to look for
The 2026 New Hampshire primary election is quickly approaching and will feature some competitive races that could have implications for the control of the U.S. Congress.
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Easterseals NH to keep adult day programs alive in Rochester after all. But how?
Easterseals NH’s announcement on Aug. 27 it will reverse itself and keep its adult day programs alive has Strafford County commissioners breathing a sigh of relief.
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Vehicle hits plane at Pease airport after crashing through fence
A person drove their vehicle through a fence at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease Aug. 29 and collided with an empty plane on the tarmac, according to New Hampshire State Police.
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Could a NH town be the setting for a new Hallmark movie? How to vote
For the channel’s 25th anniversary, Hallmark is hosting a contest to find the merriest Christmas town in America, looking for a town that captures the heart, wonder and magic of the holiday season. The contest finalists have been selected for “bringing the spirit of Christmas to life through cherished traditions, joyful celebrations, and a deep sense of…
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Why New Hampshire could have best fall foliage in years
Here’s the latest fall foliage forecast in New Hampshire this year, according to Yankee Magazine.
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Common Man Roadside sues over Hampton I‑95 liquor store land redevelopment bid
The owners of the Common Man Roadside are suing the New Hampshire Liquor Commission, alleging “irreparable harm” as the state continues its search for a lessee to redevelop land along Interstate 95.
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Epping contractor accused of running ‘Ponzi scheme’ convicted
Accused of running a “Ponzi scheme” through his former Epping construction company, Ricky Southers has been convicted of felony theft by unauthorized taking.
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Two NH Spots were named ‘New England’s best places to retire’
If you’re thinking about places to retire without having to leave New England, Travel + Leisure named the seven best places in New England to set down roots for the your golden years. And two of the communities that made the list are in New Hampshire, and one is close to the Seacoast.
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Portsmouth celebrates $15M sound walls on I-95. Some say effect is limited
Portsmouth City and state officials — along with a group of Pannaway Manor residents — gathered Aug. 14 to celebrate the completed installation of sound barrier walls and privacy fencing along Interstate 95.
