Thanks so much for all those who took last week’s blast from the past crossword puzzle on technology then and now. This week’s is all about state capitals.

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

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

🥞 9 social media–famous food joints

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

🔠 Test our crossword. The theme? State capitals

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➡️ At the State House… a big debate over crime and bail is heating up.

🚔 One year after New Hampshire rolled back parts of its bail reform law, officials say incarceration is up—with some county jail populations rising 30% to 50%. Supporters, including Gov. Kelly Ayotte, say it’s improving public safety. Critics argue it’s leading to more people being jailed before they’re even convicted. New Hampshire Bulletin

➡️ And  … a trend that’s not going away anytime soon.

🌧️ New Hampshire is still dealing with drought conditions, even after winter snow and recent rain. More than 738,000 residents are living in affected areas, and parts of the North Country and Lakes Region are now in severe drought. It follows one of the driest starts to the year on record—with January and February ranking among the top 10 driest since 1895. WickedLocal.com

Ice cream tubs in various flavors from Super Secret Ice Cream. (Kristina Zontini)

By Ellery Weil

🥞 Polly’s Pancake Parlor
Sugar Hill
Classic breakfast destination (since 1938) famous for pancakes, mountain views, and maple syrup.

🍦 Super Secret Ice Cream
Bethlehem
Small-batch ice cream shop with creative, locally inspired flavors and a grassroots origin story.

🦞 Little Red Schoolhouse
Campton
Historic schoolhouse turned seasonal seafood spot known for lobster rolls, fried platters, and twinkle-lit porch vibes.

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:

“Gov Ayotte should NOT send our National Guard out of country! There are plenty regular military to go overseas!” — Frances Taylor

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? State capitals.

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with a story from Ellery Weil. It was edited by Brook Bolen.

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