🧩 Shoutout to Christy Roberts who completed last week’s crossword on state nicknames in 6:32 minutes. She was last week’s winner!

If you’re good at unscrambling words, you’ll be great at this week’s crossword.

And, if you like puzzles, keep opening this newsletter every Tuesday—we drop a new one every week. Don’t forget to forward this newsletter to a friend who loves crosswords so they can join in the fun too.

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

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

🌮 Where kids eat free in NH: 14 local restaurants to know

📢 Question of the week: Should New Hampshire ban data centers?

🔠 Test our crossword. The theme? Unscramble New Hampshire’s towns

👉 A local school dispute is unfolding

🏫 The Dover School District is suing its health insurance provider, SchoolCare, over a surprise $1.7 million charge tied to rising medical costs. The district says the fee came without warning and could jeopardize coverage, while SchoolCare argues it’s necessary to stay financially stable. A judge is reviewing the case. WMUR

👉 Turning to public health … officials tracked down a concerning case

🦠 A man in New Hampshire who had been contagious with tuberculosis for months has been located and hospitalized in Manchester. Health officials say he stopped treatment last fall, prompting a court order for isolation. Contact tracing had been underway to limit potential spread. WMUR

👉 Meanwhile, in the White Mountains … a tragic discovery

🥾 A missing Massachusetts hiker was found dead on the Kinsman Pond Trail in Franconia Notch after encountering unexpected winter conditions. Officials say he was prepared for warmer weather, but faced snow and freezing temperatures. Authorities are urging hikers to prepare for rapidly changing conditions at higher elevations. WMUR

A child eating a hard-shell taco. (Cinco’s Cantina)

By Britteny Dee

🍔 Airport Diner— Manchester

Kids (12 and under) eat free Mondays 4–7 p.m. with an adult entrée. This classic 1950s diner serves breakfast, burgers, and comfort food.

🌮 Cinco’s Cantina— Dover, Epping, Rochester

Kids eat free Sundays with an adult entrée. It serves Mexican favorites like tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and quesadillas.

🍕 Clark’s American Bistro— Durham

Kids (10 and under) eat free Fridays with an adult entrée. You’ll find American comfort food like burgers, pizza, pasta.

Maine would have become the first state in the nation to ban new data centers, before the bill was vetoed by Gov. Janet Mills on April 24. Concerns have grown over their massive energy demands—especially those tied to AI. New Hampshire is already home to 15 data centers.

So this week’s question is:

Should New Hampshire ban data centers?

Here’s what you’re saying:

“Yes, New Hampshire should ban data centers. Our electricity rates are already high, not to mention the amount of water these centers would demand. They can put their data centers on Mars along with Musk and all the other selfish, bullying mega-rich.” — Jane Duggan

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 towns, scrambled.

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with stories from Britteny Dee. It was edited by Brook Bolen.

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