A shoutout to Deborah F., who won last week’s crossword challenge! She completed our New Hampshire landmarks puzzle in an impressive 3 minutes and 34 seconds.

This week’s crossword theme is New Hampshire town nicknames. Think you can beat Deborah’s time? Give it a shot and let us know how you do by emailing us here or replying to this email. 

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

📰 What we’re reading, news from around the state

⛰️ 6 New Hampshire restaurants with a view

📢 Question of the week: What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of New Hampshire?

🔠 Test our crossword. The theme? New Hampshire town nicknames

♿ A Canaan woman who uses a wheelchair because of long COVID is using her platform to advocate for disability awareness across New Hampshire …

Nenia Ballard, the newly crowned Miss Wheelchair New Hampshire, says she once felt ashamed to use a wheelchair after long COVID left her unable to work or walk long distances. Through social media advocacy and public appearances, she now helps others navigate disability and accessibility challenges. Ballard will represent New Hampshire at the national Miss Wheelchair America competition in August. New Hampshire Bulletin

🏫 And New Hampshire is investing millions in a new school safety initiative designed to help first responders navigate emergencies more quickly …

The state approved a $2.6 million contract to create standardized digital maps for public schools. The maps will include details such as classroom locations, entrances, defibrillators, utility shutoffs, and security features, giving police, firefighters, and EMTs faster access to critical information during emergencies. New Hampshire Bulletin

⚛️ Finally, lawmakers are continuing to push for a bigger role for nuclear energy in New Hampshire’s future power supply …

Several nuclear-related bills moved through the Legislature this session as state leaders look for ways to meet growing electricity demand and lower energy costs. One major bill would help preserve tens of millions of dollars in regional energy funding while advancing nuclear development, while another would allow utilities to invest more directly in certain power generation projects.  New Hampshire Bulletin

River House is located on Portsmouth’s iconic Bow Street and features stunning views of the water. (Domenico Convertini/CC BY-SA 2.0)

By Sam Cohen

The Little Red Schoolhouse
Campton
This family-run restaurant is nestled among the treetops, and much of its structure is built using real tree limbs. There are picnic tables laid out on an open air observation deck providing you with the most breathtaking views while you eat your food. You’ll feel like you’ve somehow shape-shifted into a bird with the way you’re perched above the treetops here. It’s an experience unlike any other. The Little Red Schoolhouse is a counter service joint, meaning that you order your food at a counter and then carry it on a tray yourself to your seat. Popular menu items include lobster rolls, New England clam chowder, cheeseburgers, fried clams, fish and chips, and chicken tenders. 

Lakehouse Grille
Meredith
Located inside Mill Falls’ Church Landing, Lakehouse is part of the Common Man chain of restaurants. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Monday through Saturday. On Sundays, Lakehouse serves a la carte brunch from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., after which time its dinner service takes over. Menu items range from omelets and veggie burgers to steak tips and mushroom risotto. The restaurant’s website features full menus for each of the meals it serves, which you can browse here, along with its hours of operation. In terms of the view, Lakehouse looks out over Lake Winnipesaukee’s Meredith Bay. 

Polly’s Pancake Parlor
Sugar Hill
Located in Sugar Hill, Polly’s Pancake Parlor has been a popular destination for over 85 years. It is, of course, primarily known for its plain and specialty pancakes (like blueberry, cornmeal coconut, and gingerbread walnut), but it serves up an array of items for everyone to enjoy. There are steak and eggs, breakfast burgers, French toast, and eggs Benedict, plus grilled reubens and quiche. Click here to take a look at the menu. The best part of Polly’s is the quintessential New Hampshire mountain views it provides. The proximity to Herbert G. Whipple Nature Park gives you a prolonged moment of peace as you sip your coffee. 

Carriage House Restaurant, Castle in the Clouds
Moultonborough
The Carriage House Restaurant serves up a fantastic lunch menu for travelers and locals alike to enjoy. There are Bavarian pretzels, flatbread, a buffalo fish wrap, and a falafel gyro, to name a few. Indoor and outdoor seating are available when the restaurant opens for the season. As if that weren’t enough to sell you on this spot, Yankee Magazine named the Carriage House its 2021 Editor’s Pick for Mountain View Dining. Don’t just take their, or my, word for it though—seeing is believing, you know.

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New Hampshire means something different to everyone. For some, it’s mountain views. For others, it’s lake days, town traditions, and landmarks.

So this week’s question is:

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of New Hampshire?

Here’s what you’re saying:

“Home. I was born here and I will die here.  I’m 72 and I’ve lived here my whole life, raised my kids here.  I’m not going anywhere. NH is my home. — Denise Clark

Think you’ve got what it takes to crack this crossword? Tell us how long it takes you to finish it by emailing us at info@granitepostnews.com! This week’s topic? New Hampshire town nicknames.

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with a feature from Sam Cohen. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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