“We are in jail now.” —  A child told investigators, according to the Child Advocate’s published report from March 30 via New Hampshire Public Radio.

Here are some things to know this morning:

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

📸 Send us a pic of your NH!

📰 What we’re reading: News from around the state

🐐 Where to see baby animals in NH

📢 Question of the week: Do you support NH National Guard members being deployed in the war with Iran?

🗓 Top events for your calendar

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Shoutout to Louise Crooks for sharing this stunning photo of Harrisville Pond in Harrisville.

Send us your favorite NH shot and I’ll feature it in this newsletter!

🍽️ A new bistro is coming to Portsmouth. Local restaurateur Julian Armstrong plans to open a European-inspired, coastal bistro at the former District site on Congress Street. The space will feature natural wines, craft cocktails, and both indoor and outdoor seating, with an expected opening by early fall. Portsmouth Herald

🎰 Meanwhile, as New Hampshire’s casino industry grows, so do concerns about addiction. A new statewide council has launched to promote responsible gaming and address rising gambling-related harm. The move comes as sports betting alone has generated more than $153 million for education since 2019. New Hampshire Public Radio

🎿 And speaking of big industries in the Granite State… a new study shows 85% of New Hampshire ski professionals are concerned about climate change. Many say the industry isn’t doing enough to implement sustainable practices, even as warming winters threaten a sector that brings in nearly $280 million each season. Union Leader

It’s springtime, which means plenty of baby animals will be out and about at these New Hampshire farms and sanctuaries. (Jonathon Pinet/Unsplash)

By Sam Cohen

🐐 Charmingfare Farm
Candia
A working farm and wildlife park with petting areas, scenic trails, and interactive exhibits. In spring, it hosts a “Barnyard Babies & Beyond” event featuring chicks, lambs, ducklings, baby goats, pony rides, and farm demos.

🐣 The Friendly Farm
Dublin
A small, hands-on farm where visitors can bottle-feed baby goats, hold chicks, and interact closely with animals like lambs, pigs, llamas, rabbits, and more.

🐑 Joppa Hill Educational Farm
Bedford 
A free, educational farm featuring cows, goats, sheep, ducks, and horses. Visitors can explore with rules in place for safe, supervised animal interaction.

New Hampshire’s National Guard has been activated amid the conflict in Iran, even though Congress hasn’t officially declared war, as is required under the Constitution. 

So this week’s question is…

Do you support NH National Guard members being deployed in the war with Iran, or should Gov. Kelly Ayotte be legally challenging the constitutionality of deployment, as many other governors around the country are doing?

Here’s what you’re saying:

“Challenge the illegal deployment. We have a Constitution that protects us from government abuse.” — Kevin Macmillan

🏛️ Echoes of Revolution Guided Tour
Portsmouth, April 18, 19
Visit three historic homes to explore the American Revolution’s impact on daily life: Pitt Tavern (1777), Rider-Wood House (1826), and Goodwin Mansion (1870). Members $15; non-members $20.
More info

🍺 NH Craft Beer Week 2026
Statewide, through April 18
Annual celebration of New Hampshire’s craft beer scene featuring special events, exclusive releases, and promotions at breweries and taprooms across the state

🍽️ Restaurant Week Portsmouth & the Seacoast
Seacoast, daily through April 18 
Three-course prix fixe menus at participating restaurants.

🐑 Brookford Farm Baa Baa Baash
Canterbury, weekends through April  
Spring farm event with baby animals, farm store, and seasonal activities.
Free admission

🥕 Easy to Grow Vegetables Workshop
Auburn, April 18
Learn the basics of starting a vegetable garden with UNH Extension Master Gardener Maureen Sinclair. Covers beginner-friendly crops, plant selection, and early-season gardening tips.

🌶️ 4th Annual Chocorua Chili & Cornbread Cook-Off
Tamworth, April 18 
Sample local chili and cornbread recipes, vote for your favorites, and support the Chocorua Public Library in this community cook-off.

🎻 Making Magic with Ken Burns: Jacqueline Schwab in Concert
Keene, April 18
Pianist Jacqueline Schwab, known for her work on Ken Burns documentaries, performs American roots music, Celtic tunes, spirituals, and more. Registration required

🎻🍞 Fiddle & Flour: Bruce Molsky and Martin Philip
Lebanon, April 18
A blend of old-time fiddle music and artisan bread baking, featuring workshops, conversation, and an evening jam session.

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with stories from  Sam Cohen, Concord Monitor, New Hampshire Public Radio, Union Leader, and USA Today via Reuters Connect. It was edited by Brook Bolen.

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