We’ve seen some wild weather lately. About 25,000 homes lost power in New Hampshire last Thursday due to heavy winds.

Across the river, Woodstock and Quechee saw a rare tornado, with wind speeds reaching 100 miles per hour. This comes after heavy rain damaged parts of Madison.

Here are some crazy photos and videos if you haven’t seen them yet: 

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

📸 Able the goat shows off

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

📢 Question of the week: What piece of history do you think deserves more attention as America turns 250?

P.S. Consider this a good-use-of-your-inbox moment. Know someone who’d appreciate it? Send it their way.

(Courtesy of Heather Young)

Shoutout to Heather Young in New Boston for capturing this hilarious photo of her goat, Able!

“My Nubian goat Able has personality and flexibility,” Young said.

Got a great New Hampshire photo to share? We’d love to see it! Drop it in the comments or send it our way for a chance to be featured.

✈️ Three airlines are competing to serve Lebanon Airport …
Upper Valley residents can weigh in as officials decide who will provide commercial air service beginning later this year. Valley News 

🚲 Meanwhile, the fight over a popular rail trail is headed to court …
New Hampshire plans to seek a court order to reopen a section of the Northern Rail Trail in Andover that was blocked by a property owner. Concord Monitor

⚽ In Manchester, the World Cup is bringing people together …
Fans packed JFK Memorial Coliseum this week for free watch parties, cheering on teams from around the globe and celebrating the sport’s ability to unite communities. New Hampshire Public Radio

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America’s 250th anniversary is coming up, and many of the stories we learn about the nation’s founding leave out important perspectives. Indigenous communities were living here long before 1776. Enslaved people, women, immigrants, and everyday residents all played roles in shaping New Hampshire’s history, yet many of their stories receive far less attention than those of famous founders and military leaders.

So this week’s question is:

What piece of history do you think deserves more attention as America turns 250?

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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