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NH parents and educators debate YA book’s place in school curriculum following recent removal
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” was recently removed from a Concord school’s recommended reading list. Many have expressed displeasure over the decision.
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We asked, you answered: How do you feel about Trump’s attempt to dismantle the Department of Education?
The Trump administration is moving closer to dismantling the US Education Department, shifting some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies.So this week we asked readers: What do you think of Trump’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education? Here’s what they had to say…
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4 things to do in New Hampshire this weekend
From festive craft shows and sparkling estate celebrations to charming tree lightings and candlelit strolls, there’s plenty to see, do, and shop for this season. Here’s a roundup of some of the best things to do in New Hampshire this weekend.
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Trump administration pauses homelessness funding changes; NH organizations ‘in limbo’
On Monday, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development said it was withdrawing its controversial November guidance around “Continuum of Care” grants, after organizations distributing the funding said it would cause a funding cut and 20 states filed a lawsuit. The federal government told a federal court it is revising those guidelines to address that lawsuit…
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Why is it so cold? Seacoast sees coldest start to December in decades
The Seacoast of New Hampshire and Maine is experiencing the coldest start to December in decades, according to the National Weather Service of Gray, Maine. From Dec. 8 – 9, Portsmouth hit a low temperature of just 8 degrees, while many other parts of New Hampshire and Maine saw subzero temperatures.
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WMUR’s Spirit of Giving Food Drive invites community support Dec. 12–14
WMUR’s Spirit of Giving Food Drive runs from December 12-14. Here are all the details.
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Here are 5 of this year’s best Christmas light displays in New Hampshire
Luckily, if you’re a fan of Christmas lights, you don’t have to go far to see them. New Hampshire has plenty of professional Christmas light displays ready to dazzle you this season, including everything from an outdoor light spectacular at a winery to an entire lit town straight out of a Hallmark movie.
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Epsom sanctuary gives senior dogs a peaceful goodbye
While most rescues promise a new beginning, Helen St. Pierre promises a gentle ending. On her family’s 20-acre property in Epsom, St. Pierre runs Old Dogs Go to Helen, a senior and hospice dog sanctuary for the animals with nowhere else to go—those too old, too fragile, or too medically complex for shelters or adopters.
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Where to volunteer across New Hampshire, broken down by issue
Volunteering is the best way to show up for your community. In these challenging times, every action you take to help goes a long way.
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We asked, you answered: Who should be president in 2028?
A new University of New Hampshire poll shows former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leading the Democratic field with 19% support, followed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom (15%) and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (14%). Former Vice President and 2024 nominee Kamala Harris trails at 11%. On the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance holds a…
