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Rare Exeter copy of Declaration of Independence found in UK
Tucked in the front room of the Exeter Historical Society is an old English press. While it looks unassuming, it produced a piece of paper that likely first spread the word of American independence in New Hampshire — and then survived a journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Hampton Beach shooter was Navy sailor assigned to USS Hampton, officials say
The man who died by suicide after allegedly shooting two people on Ocean Boulevard early Sunday, July 5, was an active‑duty member of the U.S. Navy assigned to the USS Hampton, according to officials.
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Somersworth’s two-pooch plan: New K9 officer and a comfort dog
Two new dogs — a canine (K9) police officer and a comfort dog — are coming soon to Somersworth.
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4 NH beaches named among New England’s best by Yankee Magazine
Four New Hampshire beaches made it on Yankee Magazine’s ranking of best beaches in New England.
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Unitil buys Aquarion Water Co. of NH and Abenaki Water Co. in $55.8M deal
Unitil Corporation has finalized its purchase of Aquarion Water Company of New Hampshire and Abenaki Water Co. from the Aquarion Water Authority.
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Hampton jeweler designs official America250 collection in rubies and sapphires
A Hampton woman’s jewelry designs are now part of America250’s official collection commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the nation’s founding.
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Exeter High grad Ben Malgeri on 2-hit MLB debut with Tigers: ‘It’s a big day’
Exeter High School graduate Ben Malgeri was called up by the Detroit Tigers June 23 and singled to right field on the first pitch of his Major League Baseball debut against the New York Yankees.
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Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Classic 2026: Check out the sculptures and who won
Abe Waterman took home top honors at the Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic with his 21-foot-tall piece, “The Height of Stupidity.”
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Tick-borne Powassan virus sickens East Coast man. Do we need to worry?
A Powassan virus case on the East Coast is a reminder of the dangers posed by tick bites, with experts urging caution on your summer foray into nature.
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2026 NH elections to watch: Governor, US and state Senate, House fields are set
The 2026 New Hampshire primary election will feature competitive races for open seats in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House and will set the stage for shakeups in the New Hampshire legislature.
