Environment
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Stranded on Mount Washington: Hiker describes 11-hour saga of survival
As temperatures plunged on Mount Washington and ferocious winds made it near impossible to see, hiker Cole Matthes began to drift away from the trail. Then he hit a patch of snow-covered ice and slid hundreds of feet down a ravine.
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The total solar eclipse is coming in April—here’s some fun events in NH
Come April, New Hampshire will be one of 13 states with a good view of the Great North American Eclipse of 2024.
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Ice Castles’ grand opening in New Hampshire chilled by unexpected warm spell
If you’ve been waiting all year to visit the dynamic colors and contours of ice castles in North Woodstock, you’ll have to wait a bit longer. It’s just been too warm—even in the White Mountains.
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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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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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Lawmakers, industry leaders give 2024 outlook on clean energy bills
Leaders from the legislature and clean energy industry on Thursday addressed a crowd of advocates and lawmakers with insights and analysis on the 2024 New Hampshire environmental policy landscape.
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Rural NH businesses can get cheaper clean energy from new federal funding
Nearly $500,000 is headed to New Hampshire to help rural small businesses and agricultural producers with energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
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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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It’s deer hunting season in New Hampshire. Here’s what you need to know.
NH deer hunting season is underway. Here’s what you need to know about deer hunting season in New Hampshire.
