We had some impressive crossword puzzle finishers last week! The theme was “You know you’re from New England if…”, and these readers really knew their New England trivia.

A big shoutout to our puzzle pros:

🏆 Christa Roberts — 2:39

🧩 Sarah Brown — 3:24

👏 Patty Evans — 9:49

Think you can beat their times? This week’s puzzle is all about New Hampshire inventions. Good luck!

Here’s what’s inside today’s newsletter:

📰 What we’re reading, including: This New Hampshire warehouse strike is disrupting grocery deliveries

🍽️ Restaurant Week returns to the Seacoast, Nov. 5-14. Here’s what to know

📢 Question of the week: The votes are in! If you could tell New Hampshire’s newly elected officials to focus on just ONE issue, what would it be? Sound off!

🔠 Solve our crossword. The theme? New Hampshire inventions.

🛒 A New Hampshire warehouse strike is disrupting grocery deliveries …

More than 250 union workers at an Associated Grocers Northeast distribution center in Pembroke are on strike, demanding higher pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions. The warehouse supplies hundreds of independent grocery stores across eight states, and some stores are already missing deliveries. One Vermont market warned it could soon run out of products if shipments don’t resume. WCAX

🏘️ 25 New Hampshire neighborhoods are getting a new federal designation. Here’s what it means …

The federal government has approved 25 census tracts across all 10 New Hampshire counties for a program offering tax incentives to encourage private investment. The designations, which take effect in 2027, are intended to attract development, housing and jobs to underserved communities. Manchester Ink Link

🏈 Rob Gronkowski’s Election Day appearance in New Hampshire sparks controversy …

Former Patriots star Rob Gronkowski was among several celebrities brought to New Hampshire by conservative group Turning Point USA on Election Day. But Gronkowski said he wasn’t part of the group. CBS Boston

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By USA Today via Reuters Connect

From Nov. 5-14, 33 restaurants across Portsmouth and the Seacoast are offering special three-course lunches and dinners for $32, $42 or $52 as part of Restaurant Week.

Here’s a taste of who’s participating:

🐟 Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café – Seafood

🍷 Black Trumpet Bistro – Mediterranean-inspired cuisine

🦪 Row 34 – Oysters and seafood

🌮 Vida Cantina – Mexican cuisine

🍽️ Moxy – Modern American small plates

Election Day is behind us, and New Hampshire voters have made their voices heard. Now comes the next big question: What should the state’s newly elected leaders prioritize? From housing affordability and education to property taxes and healthcare, there’s no shortage of issues facing the Granite State.

So this week’s question is:

The votes are in! If you could tell New Hampshire’s newly elected officials to focus on just ONE issue, what would it be? 

Here’s what you’re saying:

“Affordable housing. A young family shouldn’t have to move to Massachusetts in order to find a house to live in.” —JoAnn Carlson 

Think you’ve got what it takes to crack this crossword? Tell us how long it takes you to finish it by emailing us. This week’s topic? New Hampshire inventions.

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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with a story from USA Today via Reuters Connect. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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