It’s not too often that a Granite Stater lands on reality TV, but Manchester’s Kayda Bosse did just that, entering “Love Island USA” Season 8—and making it all the way to the finale of the dating show. Here’s how she did!
And here’s some other news to know this evening:
|
Here’s what’s inside today’s newsletter:
|
|
|
P.S. Consider this a good-use-of-your-inbox moment. Know someone who’d appreciate it? Send it their way.
|
|
|
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) will send federal election monitors to Manchester and Nashua for New Hampshire’s Sept. 8 primary, part of a six-state deployment that Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the department’s civil rights division, announced this week.
The department confirmed the full city-level list—including Manchester and Nashua—to the Daily Caller.
Colin Booth has the full story.
|
|
|
(Courtesy of Heather Young)
|
Shoutout to Heather Young of New Boston for sharing a pic of these adorable baby robins.
I love seeing what’s happening in your corner of New Hampshire. Keep the photos coming! Whether it’s wildlife, your kids enjoying summer, your furry family members, stunning landscapes, backyard visitors, or just a moment that made you smile, I’d love to feature your pictures in a future newsletter.
Just hit the button below and share your picture.
Related: The 22 best pet stores, spas, vets, and more in Manchester
|
|
|
🚰 New Hampshire has spent more than $223 million fighting PFAS contamination …
A new state report shows New Hampshire has invested more than $223 million over the past seven years to address PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in drinking water. About 30% of public water systems have detected PFAS, while more than half of the private wells tested exceeded federal safety limits. Officials say funding has gone toward water treatment, testing, and expanding public water systems, but warn more work—and more money—is still needed. New Hampshire Bulletin
🥗 New Hampshire health officials are keeping an eye on a parasite outbreak …
While several states are seeing outbreaks of cyclosporiasis, New Hampshire has confirmed just two cases so far this year. The parasite, which can cause severe digestive illness, has been linked to fresh produce such as leafy greens, herbs, and berries. Health officials recommend thoroughly washing fruits and vegetables before eating them. New Hampshire Public Radio
🎓 Dartmouth dramatically increased its lobbying spending last year …
Dartmouth spent more than $531,000 on lobbying during fiscal year 2025, a 534% increase from the previous year. College officials say the spending focused largely on protecting federal research funding and advocating for the repeal of the federal endowment tax as higher education institutions faced increased scrutiny in Washington. The Dartmouth
|
|
|
AI is everywhere. How do you feel about it?
|
Here’s what you’re saying:
“I feel that there has been a rush to use AI without making sure proper safeguards and guidelines were in place. The fact that AI programs communicate with each other, and humans cannot understand what these entities are saying, is very disturbing. Also, it is known that AI can and will lie and blackmail its users if threatened with shutdown. I suppose the lying is not surprising since we created AI, and we lie a lot. Bottom line—I don’t like or trust it, and avoid it as much as possible.” — JoAnn Carlson
|
|
|
Have you shared this newsletter with a friend?
|
|
|
Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with a story by Colin Booth. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.
Granite Post is free for everyone. Your support makes our work possible.
|
|
|
You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website.
Our mailing address is:
Granite Post / COURIER Newsroom
3229 Greenpoint Ave., PMB 532
Long Island City, New York 11101
Want to change how you receive these emails?
You can update your preferences or from this list.
|
|
|
|
