New Hampshire’s own Ken Burns is back—this time with a six-part PBS series called “The American Revolution,” that dives into the messy, world-shaping conflict that launched a nation. It’s packed with a star-studded cast (Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, Jeff Daniels, and more).
➡️ Read all about the docuseries: NH’s Ken Burns brings riveting storytelling to PBS docuseries ‘The American Revolution’
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“I voted!” stickers. (New Hampshire Secretary of State’s Office)
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New Hampshire officials have announced the six winning designs in the 2025 “I Voted” Sticker Contest, a tradition that invites young Granite Staters to help shape a small but beloved piece of the state’s election experience.
Their artwork—featuring everything from covered bridges to native wildlife to nods to the state’s iconic First-in-the-Nation Primary—will appear on stickers handed out to voters during the 2026 state elections.
Which is your favorite? Reply and let us know!
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Eight Democrats—including New Hampshire’s two senators—crossed the aisle to help reopen the government this week, ending a tense Washington standoff. But the deal came without the health care subsidies that keep insurance affordable for millions, and some Democrats say their party gave up too much to break the impasse.
Republican leaders, despite holding the majority in both chambers, have continued to pin the shutdown on Democrats. And with the continuing resolution funding the government only through Jan. 30, 2026, the country could be staring down another shutdown in just a few months.
So, this week’s question is…
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Did New Hampshire’s senators put people over politics—or cave too soon on the shutdown?
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Here’s what you’re saying…
“Caved! And left people in the lurch. Not just poor and low income people, but the entire middle class. All hospitals will be affected, some closing down. And what about seniors? Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid are coming fast. This is Reagan’s trickle down theory in reverse, and it does trickle down this way. All done to help the super rich. Hopefully, people will rise up! SNAP is corporate welfare as are these healthcare subsidies. Time to tax the rich and have Medicare for all, including the super rich. No pay for care, equal excellent care for all. Strong unions and decent wages so people can afford to pay rent, buy food and live decent lives. Time for a change.” — Elisabeth Dolan
“Caved too soon.” — Dawn Ebbetts
“Some sanity was required—you go girls.” — Ken Clark
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🌱 New England’s last coal plant switches off for good
In Bow, NH, the Merrimack Station coal plant has closed three years ahead of schedule, ending coal use across all of New England. The site will be reborn as a clean-energy hub with solar and battery storage, and advocates say the transition will meaningfully shrink the region’s carbon footprint. — NH Bulletin
👶 A new apprenticeship strengthens NH’s early-childhood workforce
A partnership across ApprenticeshipNH, River Valley Community College, and Head Start is launching a new apprenticeship model that blends 4,000 hours of paid work with coursework leading to a degree. It’s built to ease New Hampshire’s shortage of early-childhood educators. — Apprenticeship NH
💰 A historic gift fuels Saint Anselm’s next century
A $40 million gift from Robert and Beverly Grappone² will support business innovation, the humanities, nursing, athletics, and student life at Saint Anselm College, marking the largest contribution in the school’s history. — Philanthropy News Digest
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Why staying informed is your superpower
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“The real opposition is the media. And the way to deal with them is to flood the zone with…” We won’t finish that quote from Steve Bannon, but suffice to say, the expletive he ended with essentially means disinformation.
Misinformation—defined as false, misleading, or manipulated content presented as fact—comes in many forms. When it’s shared deliberately to mislead, it becomes disinformation, a favorite tool of authoritarian leaders and regimes.
Why do they do it? First, to create false narratives that keep supporters convinced that power must stay in certain hands. Second, to distract the public from whatever bad faith efforts they are pulling off out of view.
The antidote is media literacy. That includes:
✅ Knowing how to distinguish between news, opinion, analysis and commentary
✅ Finding credible media outlets you trust and fact-checking the news you consume from them
✅ Learning how to identify altered images, deepfake videos, and AI-generated content.
In an era of accessible AI technology, rising polarization, and a declining trust in the mainstream media, we are more vulnerable to disinformation than ever. But knowledge is power: The more informed you are, the harder it is to be manipulated.
What do you think?
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