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How to upcycle your Christmas tree in New Hampshire after the holidays
While your tree is no longer the place under which you stash presents, doesn’t mean it can’t be a gift. There are many upcycling alternatives including gardening, crafting, and heating.
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Where to celebrate the winter solstice in NH
The celebration of the solstice dates back to Pagan times and was referred to as the yule. Here in the Granite State, we also celebrate—a lot. This is a listing of Winter Solstice celebrations happening Thursday and Friday. If you can’t make it to an official celebration, walk outside at noon. That’s when your shadow…
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VIDEO: When do you put up your Christmas decorations?
The great Christmas tree debate is on! How soon is too soon to put up your Christmas tree? We hit the streets to hear what our fellow Granite Staters had to say. @granitepost 🎄 ✨ The great Christmas tree debate is on! 🤔 How soon is too soon to put up your Christmas tree? We…
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Jackson residents share what it’s like to face unprecedented flooding
Jackson was one of the hardest hit areas in Monday’s storm. About 6 inches of rain fell within three hours, according to the National Weather Service. The rain, combined with snowmelt from warming temperatures, along with runoff from the mountain, led to an unprecedented amount of flooding in Jackson. Roads closed and schools dismissed students…
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VIDEO: Why are you a teacher in New Hampshire?
What do NH teachers love about their jobs? Find out what the state’s 2024 teacher of the year, Liz Duclos of Pembroke Hill School, had to say. @granitepost What do NH teachers love about their jobs? Find out what the state's 2024 teacher of the year, Liz Duclos of Pembroke Hill School, had to say…
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New Hampshire faces road closures and power outages in wake of intense storm
More than 70,000 New Hampshire homes lost power Monday and about 70 roads were blocked for periods of time as a heavy wind and rain storm moved through the region. Rainfall totaled more than 3 inches throughout most of the state Monday afternoon, with some areas, including Jackson and Meriden, seeing more than 4 inches…
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Hudson school bus snagged in electrical wiring in high winds
Students were late to class Monday morning in Hudson after high winds caused electrical wires to fall on a school bus.
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Santa spills the cocoa: Santa answers questions about Granite Staters
Santa has always had a special relationship with New Hampshire. He was more than happy to sit down with the Granite Post recently to answer our questions about his years visiting children here.
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New Hampshire’s top 13 events this weekend (Dec. 15-18)
Whether you’re drawn to outdoor winter activities or prefer the warmth of indoor celebrations, New Hampshire provides a variety of options this weekend. Here are our top 13 picks.
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Tell Us Your Favorite Bakery in New Hampshire
From the mountains to Nashua and everywhere in between, New Hampshire has some fantastic bakeries. Whether you’re going for cakes or cookies, breads or brownies, we want to know: What’s the best New Hampshire bakery? Tell us in the form below, and we’ll announce the top choices soon! What's the best bakery in New Hampshire?…
