Here’s an interesting stat: more people are moving to New Hampshire than leaving it.

New census data shows the Granite State gained about 6,554 residents from other states between July 2024 and July 2025.

It’s interesting because most of our neighboring states aren’t on the same growth trajectory, as reported by USA Today via Reuters Connect.

Why do you think more people are moving to NH? Reply to this email and tell me.  

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

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

📢 Question of the week: Do Americans have bad morals?

💪 Your weekly guide to taking action

🗓 Top events for your calendar

Shout out to reader Rachel Parmelee who shared this photo of her dog, Mia!

As she wrote: “We call this the “Wide Eye Side Eye,” and it increases the cuteness factor by 6,000%. She loves spreading love and joy around town and has a ton of Portsmouth pride!”

Share a pic of your pet and we’ll share it in this newsletter.

🌄 Young entrepreneurs are keeping chains at bay by revitalizing historic buildings, opening restaurants, meaderies, and local gathering spots in North Conway. Longtime residents say the changes are authentic and community-focused. Resorts and hotels are also getting an update using local artisans and modern designs. Boston Globe

🏛 Deadlines and political maneuvering have left 74 bills dead on arrival, without a single vote. House Republicans fast-tracked bills their committees favored, leaving dozens of Democratic proposals—from Medicaid reporting to cannabis legalization and PFAS cleanup—in the dust. New Hampshire Bulletin 

💻 The NH House passed the “Right to Compute” bill, giving residents broad rights to use computational tools, while other measures meant to rein in data centers and AI flopped. Proposals for a one-year data center moratorium and special electricity rates for large-energy-use facilities were rejected. New Hampshire Bulletin

A recent global survey from the Pew Research Center found Americans are more likely than people in any of the 25 countries surveyed to say their fellow citizens have bad morals and ethics.

In fact, 53% of Americans say other Americans are morally bad.

So this week’s question is…

Do you think Americans are becoming less moral—or just more judgmental of each other?

Strong local journalism keeps democracy alive. We dig past the noise, show what’s really happening in our neighborhoods, and give voters the trustworthy, clear information they need—especially when every decision counts.

By Lily Jackson

Thursday, March 19
📍 Concord, 12–1:30 p.m. — Ceasefire vigil at City Plaza (State House)

Friday, March 20
💻 Virtual, 12 p.m. — Action Hour for Palestine with updates and call-in advocacy

Saturday, March 21
📍 Hancock/Peterborough, 12–1 p.m. — Community conversation on race and roadside vigils

Sunday, March 22
📍 Exeter, 5–5:30 p.m. — Weekly Bridge Brigade vigil for peace and democracy

✍️ Adult Workshop: Expressive Writing
Hanover, March 19
A guided writing workshop at the Hood Museum of Art exploring techniques for responding to visual art through writing. Free registration required.
More info

🎶 MudFest
Portland, Brunswick, Freeport & Bangor, March 19–29
A 10-day festival featuring music, community events, and performances across southern Maine.
More info

🧶 Fiber Arts Weekend
Enfield, March 20–22
A weekend of community crafting, fiber arts, and wellness activities.
More info

🐔 Backyard Chicken Basics
Laconia, March 21
Workshop covering best practices for starting a backyard flock.
More info

🌱 Spring Garden Symposium
Manchester, March 21
UNH Extension Master Gardeners host a day of workshops, speakers, vendors, and networking focused on gardening and sustainable growing.
More info

📚 Local Author Book Fair
North Hampton, March 21
Meet Seacoast authors across genres including mystery, memoir, and nonfiction. Books available for purchase and signing.
More info

😂 Zane Lamprey Comedy Tour
Henniker, March 21
Stand-up performance at Henniker Brewing Company. Event is 21+.
More info

🍁 Maple Weekend
Statewide, March 21–22
Sugarhouses across New Hampshire open to visitors with tours, tastings, demonstrations, and maple products.
More info

🍁 New Hampshire Maple Sugaring Experience
Bethlehem, March 21–22 and March 28
Hands-on maple sugaring program at The Rocks featuring tree tapping, sugarhouse tours, wagon rides, and maple tastings.
More info

💍 2026 Concord Women’s Day Expo
Concord, March 22
Browse vendors offering photography, baked goods, décor, attire, and more. Cake samples, entertainment, and prize drawings.
More info

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with stories from Lily Jackson and USA Today via Reuters Connect. It was edited by Brook Bolen.

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