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How did New Hampshire get its name? Here’s how the state came to be

Have you ever wondered how the state of New Hampshire got its name? Tthe state is one of many from the original 13 colonies to be named by European explorers, as Europeans settled in New Hampshire all the way back in the 1620s. In fact, the first European settlement in New Hampshire was founded in 1623 by Englishmen, meaning the name of the state comes from England.

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Judge rules NH can’t end car inspections, at least for now

Just a few days before car inspections were set to end in New Hampshire, a judge has hit the brakes. U.S. District Judge Landya McCafferty granted a preliminary injunction on Jan. 27 prohibiting the state from ending its motor vehicle inspection program as mandated under the 2026 state budget. The law was set to take effect Jan. 31.

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Up to a foot of snow possible in NH this weekend. See totals by region

As the weekend begins, all of New England is bracing for what AccuWeather is calling "the biggest storm of the winter so far." Sweeping across the country, the winter storm will dump heavy snow and ice all the way from Texas to Maine, and New Hampshire is no exception. The state is forecasted to receive as little as three inches in some parts, yet up to a foot in others.

Winter Storm Blankets NH: See Which Towns Got the Most Snow

Is it legal to keep a package delivered to me by mistake in New Hampshire?

So, you got a package in the mail that you weren't expecting. Maybe it's addressed to you. Maybe it's for a previous resident of your home. Or maybe it's addressed to someone else entirely. If it's addressed to you, you can open it and possibly even keep the contents, according to New Hampshire state law. However, it could be the product of a "brushing scam."

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NH economic expert sees tough job market in 2026. Here’s why.

The economy overall is in relatively good shape, but the labor market isn't, according to Brian Gottlob. Gottlob did not mention President Donald Trump by name during his presentation. However, Trump's policies were prominent in Gottlob's remarks. Gottlob said when talking about the economy, "and some of the political choices that are affecting it, (it's) not from a political perspective, but from an economic perspective."

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