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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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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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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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These two New Hampshire hospitals were named best in state
Two hospitals were named among the best in New Hampshire this year. U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2026 Best Hospitals list, with 20 hospitals making the national Honor Roll and 505 ranking among the Best Regional Hospitals in their respective states. The publication analyzed each facility’s performance and awarded points based on measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates,…
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Maine puffin population hits record high: ‘Massive Easter egg hunt’
On July 24, a research crew studying puffins on Eastern Egg Rock spread out among the boulders to mark burrows where they had seen birds delivering fish to chicks. As they did that, they also saw puffins disappear in new crevices between boulders with fish.
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Hampton Beach lifeguards win New England Lifesaving contest for eighth straight year
Hampton Beach lifeguards captured the New England Lifesaving Championship for the eighth straight year, topping competitors from four states.
