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VIDEO: The New England Aquarium Welcomes First Nurse Shark in 10 Years
Hey Cirri! The New England Aquarium in Boston announced earlier this month that a young female nurse shark had arrived at its Caribbean coral reef exhibit. It’s been 10 years since the aquarium had one on-site, and the staff has named her Cirri. The species is listed as “vulnerable” on the International Union for Conservation…
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VIDEO: Top 3 skiing and snowboarding resorts in New Hampshire
Winter is coming, and one of these local ski and snowboard resorts might be just the spot to hit up before the holiday rush begins. Where do you go for the best powder in New Hampshire? @granitepost ⛄ Winter is coming, and one of these local ski and snowboard resorts might be just the spot…
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Mystery illness sickening dogs has come to New Hampshire
Some dogs have died from the sickness, which starts with a cough that can last up to eight weeks and doesn’t respond to antibiotics, according to the Global Center for Health Security. Other symptoms, which can mimic symptoms of kennel cough or flu, can include cough, fever, lethargy and loss of appetite.
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Planning to hike the White Mountains? Take these 15 items with you
The weather conditions in the White Mountains are some of the most extreme and unpredictable on the planet. Weather at the 6,288-foot summit of Mount Washington can be drastically different from weather at the base. One of Mount Washington’s claims to fame is a wind gust that reached 231 miles per hour on April 12,…
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Weed legalization in New Hampshire hits another snag
On Monday, the commission tasked with drafting legislation to make marijuana accessible for adult use announced it could not come up with a bill. It instead announced a plan to file a report that examines the possibility of state-developed retail franchises. Those cannabis storefronts would be controlled by the state liquor commission, and be expected…
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Here’s where to find candy made from scratch in New Hampshire
We’re lucky that the independent candy shop is still a thing in New Hampshire and they do it up big this time of year. Here’s a listing of four fun candy shops, each with its specialties.
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Here’s what’s driving the proposed name change to Mount Washington
Easton resident Kris Pastoriza has petitioned the federal government to change the name of Mount Washington, named after the first president, to Agiocochook, its original Abenaki name.
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VIDEO: The surprising gift a groundskeeper left his small Hampshire town
For years, Geoffrey Holt was known as a mobile home park groundskeeper in a small New Hampshire town—Hinsdale, to be exact. After passing away in June at the age of 82, he’s now being remembered as someone who loved his community so much that he left the town nearly $4 million. The only thing he…
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Granite Staters will take the longest journeys in New England for Thanksgiving
This year’s Thanksgiving travel is expected to break records with millions of Americans flocking to a home cooked meal. More than 55 million people are projected to travel 50 miles between Wednesday, Nov. 22, and Sunday, Nov. 26, making this year’s holiday one of the highest travel volumes ever recorded, according to the American Automobile…
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Fueling Thanksgiving spirit: Lace up for the 4 best turkey trots in New Hampshire
Here in New Hampshire, Turkey Trots aren’t just a prelude to Thanksgiving indulgence. They are celebrations of community, fitness and holiday cheer, where a diverse crowd dons festive gear and walks or runs a 5K or more. New Hampshire’s Turkey Trots blend community bonding with a healthy start to the holiday season. Here are four…
