“This is not an acceptable disagreement over a legislative outcome. It is a direct personal attack. It demonstrates a complete lack of respect and absolute lack of concern about the dignity of another member of the legislature.” — Ethics Committee chairman Ned Gordon wrote in a special report about Republican Rep. James Spillane, via NHPR.

How do you feel about making daylight saving time permanent?

A bill to keep daylight saving time year-round has passed the House. That would mean staying on the current time we use from March through November all year long.

But what would that actually mean for your daily routine?

Take a look at this interactive tool that lets you enter your usual wake-up and bedtime to see how permanent daylight saving time would affect your mornings, evenings, and sleep schedule.

Here’s some news to know this morning:

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

📸 Reader photo: Fergus the dog greets clients at a law firm in Barrington! Send us your photo.

📰 What we’re reading, including: Teen suffers broken femur at Sununu Youth Detention Center

🏕️ Where to find the most scenic dispersed camping in New Hampshire.

📢 Question of the week: Do you think New Hampshire has the right priorities when it comes to education? Share your thoughts.

🗓 Top events for your calendar.

(Courtesy of Kim Memmesheimer )

Thank you to Kim Memmesheimer for sharing this photo of Fergus, the friendly Pembroke Welsh Corgi who greets clients at her law firm in Barrington!

Do you have a great photo? We’d love to see it! Send us a photo and you might see it in a future newsletter.

Related: Mary’s Dogs has rescued thousands. Now it needs help for a new home

🚨 A teenager remains hospitalized after a violent assault at New Hampshire’s youth detention center …

The teen suffered a broken femur during a fight Friday at the Sununu Youth Services Center and required surgery. The incident comes as lawmakers continue raising concerns about what the Attorney General’s Office has called “chronic dysfunction” at the facility. NHPR

🗳️ Meanwhile, California Congressman Ro Khanna is making another push through New Hampshire …

Khanna spent the weekend meeting voters across the Granite State as he weighs a possible 2028 presidential run. Granite Post

🦇 In other news, scientists are eavesdropping on New Hampshire bats …

Researchers are using acoustic monitoring to track bat populations recovering from white nose syndrome. Early signs suggest some colonies are slowly rebounding after the disease devastated the state’s bat population. NHPR

⚖️ And finally, Pamela Smart is back in court seeking to overturn her conviction …

Smart, who is serving life without parole for her role in her husband’s 1990 murder, is asking a judge to vacate her convictions, grant a new trial, and order a resentencing hearing. A judge said a decision is expected within 30 to 60 days. The Boston Globe

View of the White Mountain National Forest, one of NH’s most popular dispersed camping locations. (Wikimedia Commons/CC BY-NC-SA 2.0)

By Ellery Weil

🏕️ Pillsbury State Park
Washington
The only New Hampshire state park that offers primitive camping year-round. Remote campsites are often only accessible by hiking or boat, making them perfect for campers looking for solitude.

🏕️ Cherry Mountain Road
White Mountain National Forest
One of the forest’s most popular dispersed camping areas, offering vehicle-accessible sites tucked into the trees near Bretton Woods.

🏕️ Town Hall Road
White Mountain National Forest
A dirt road lined with dispersed campsites near rivers and streams.

🏕️ Guyot Shelter
White Mountain National Forest
A great option for campers who want a little extra convenience without giving up the backcountry experience. 

🏕️ Monadnock State Park
Jaffrey
Beginning in late October, Monadnock State Park switches to primitive camping for most sites, making it a good cold-weather alternative for experienced campers.

In case you missed it, Gov. Kelly Ayotte recently signed House Bill 1268, which loosens New Hampshire’s homeschooling requirements.

Parents who homeschool can now choose whether to notify the state or their local school district. The law also eliminates the annual evaluation requirement, and parents are no longer required to keep educational records and materials for at least two years.

So this week’s question is:

Do you think New Hampshire has the right priorities when it comes to education?

Here’s what you’re saying:

“I was disappointed to hear about the loosening of controls on homeschooling. Education should be a top priority because the next generation is the future of our society. Failing to educate them practically guarantees the decline of that society. Young people, the elderly, and the homeless are neglected either because they don’t vote or because they don’t spend a lot of money. If we want to survive and thrive, we need an educational system with high standards that everyone abides by.” — JoAnn Carlson

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🎡 North Haverhill Fair
North Haverhill, July 22-26
Enjoy one of New Hampshire’s oldest agricultural fairs featuring livestock, midway rides, competitions, live entertainment, exhibits, and classic fair food.
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🌻 Sunflower Festival
Lee, July 25-Aug. 2
Wander through acres of blooming sunflowers while enjoying live music, food vendors, artisan crafts, farm animals, yoga, photography events, and family-friendly activities.
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🎨 Mount Washington Valley July Craft Fair
North Conway, July 25-26
Browse handmade arts and crafts from more than 100 vendors, enjoy live music, and bring your leashed pet to this free outdoor fair in front of the Conway Scenic Railroad.
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⛪ Hebron Fair
Hebron, July 25
Shop local crafts, artisan goods, baked treats, plants, books, vintage finds, children’s games, and more at this longtime community fair on the Hebron Common. Free admission.
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🎪 68th Annual Canterbury Fair
Canterbury, July 25
Explore dozens of craft vendors, local food, live entertainment, demonstrations, and family-friendly activities at this beloved small-town fair.
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🍫 27th Annual Chocolate Fest
Waterville Valley, July 25
Sample chocolate treats from local vendors while enjoying a free outdoor concert, lawn games, and sunset views over Corcoran Pond.
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🌅 Sunrise in the Sunflowers
Lee, July 26
Capture golden hour photos in blooming sunflower fields during this special early-morning photography event featuring scenic overlooks and photo props. Advance tickets required.
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🎠 Cheshire Fair
Swanzey, July 30-Aug. 2
Enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment, animal shows, truck and tractor pulls, a demolition derby, vendors, and plenty of fair food.
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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with a story from Ellery Weil. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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