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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.
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Rye barn swallow, trail measures advance to ballot in tense meeting
The town’s voters will decide Sept. 8 whether to block migratory barn swallows from entering the Goss Farm barn. They’ll also decide whether to overrule the Conservation Commission’s decision to close several public trails and make changes to how its members are selected.
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Dover horror author Greg Bastianelli launches sixth novel, ‘Thorns’
Dover author Greg Bastianelli will host book release events at several locations as he prepares for the release of his sixth book, “Thorns.”
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Why is the sky hazy in New Hampshire? What to know about wildfire smoke
It may the middle of a hot July, but up in New Hampshire, the sun is nowhere to be found.
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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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Nottingham data center plan may be revived; town weighs 12‑month ban
A developer who withdrew his proposal last month to bring a large data center to Nottingham says he may revive the controversial project, even as town officials move to block such developments.
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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 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.”
