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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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New Hampshire primary is on Sept. 8. Here’s what to look for
The 2026 New Hampshire primary election is quickly approaching and will feature some competitive races that could have implications for the control of the U.S. Congress.
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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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8 dive bars in New Hampshire that locals love
Discover dive bars in New Hampshire that have earned loyal local followings with cheap drinks, comforting pub fare, and welcoming, no-frills atmospheres.
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We asked, you answered: What are some Granite State myths?
This week, we asked readers: What’s something about New Hampshire that outsiders just don’t understand?
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11 festivals, fairs and fun things to do in New Hampshire this weekend and beyond
From calling moose and eating poutine to hunting for UFOs, late summer in New Hampshire is packed with festivals, fairs, food and plenty of wonderfully weird things to do.
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It pays (literally) to be a poll worker in New Hampshire
Learn about poll worker requirements, eligibility, training, pay, and how to sign up to serve as a poll worker in the Granite State.
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Liv Clark wants to make period products and birth control free across the Seacoast
Ten days after Liv Clark launched an Instagram account for Seacoast Period Pantry, an effort to make period products, contraceptives, and other reproductive health supplies available for free throughout the Seacoast, the response started pouring in.
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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…
