Netflix is giving Noah Kahan the documentary treatment—and yes, New Hampshire is very much part of the story. The Hanover High grad is the focus of a new doc called “Noah Kahan: Out of Body,” which will debut March 16 at South by Southwest (SXSW). There’s no word yet on when it’ll land on Netflix.

Here’s what the director Nick Sweeney told Netflix:

“When we started filming, I had no idea what we’d capture, only that Noah was determined to be honest about everything, especially the messy bits. He was in a strange in-between moment, caught in the collision between almost surreal fame and a quieter inner world he’d tried to keep offstage. What we captured over the course of a year surprised me—moments that were thrilling, terrifying, [and] hilarious, often all at once. I’m so excited to partner with Netflix to invite viewers worldwide into Noah Kahan’s head as his world shifts beneath his feet.”

🎶 Read the full story: Noah Kahan goes home in new doc ‘Out of Body’

Here’s what else we’re covering today:

💕 The most popular romantic comedies in New England

📢 Question of the week: Should New Hampshire keep its first-in-the-nation primary status?

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A new analysis from All About Cookies, an informational website focused on online privacy, looked at the most popular romantic comedies in each state—and New England’s picks lean heavily on familiar classics.

Nationally, the musical “Grease” topped the list overall, ranking as the most popular rom-com in six states. “Coming to America,” “Paper Towns,” and “The Switch” followed close behind, each claiming the top spot in three states.

New Hampshire’s favorite rom-com is “The Wedding Singer,” a nod to local pride: the film stars Granite State native Adam Sandler as a 1980s wedding singer who falls for a waitress engaged to another man.

Here’s how the most popular romantic comedies break down across New England:

💕 New Hampshire — “The Wedding Singer“
Set in the 1980s, the film follows a wedding singer who falls for a waitress engaged to someone else.

💕 Vermont — “When Harry Met Sally“
The movie traces a longtime friendship as two people debate whether men and women can remain platonic.

💕 Maine — “Tootsie“
A struggling actor disguises himself as a woman to land a role, leading to unexpected personal and professional consequences.

💕 Connecticut — “Jerry Maguire“
The film centers on a sports agent who experiences a crisis of conscience and attempts to rebuild his career and personal life.

💕 Rhode Island — “Paper Towns“
A coming-of-age story in which a teenager embarks on a road trip to find a missing classmate.

💕 Massachusetts — “Wedding Crashers“
The comedy follows two friends who crash weddings for fun until one develops a serious romantic relationship.

New Hampshire has earned its reputation as the first-in-the-nation primary state thanks to a mix of law and tradition. State law requires that its presidential primary be held at least seven days before any other primary or caucus, ensuring candidates face voters here before anywhere else. That early timing gives the state an outsized influence—candidates spend weeks on the ground meeting voters, testing messages, and building momentum.

Political parties generally respect New Hampshire’s early spot, though technically they could penalize the state for jumping ahead. Every election cycle, as other states try to schedule earlier primaries to gain attention, New Hampshire simply moves its date earlier, making sure it stays first.

So this week’s question is…

Should New Hampshire keep its first-in-the-nation primary status?

Here’s what you’re saying…

“Yes, New Hampshire should keep the designation of first in the primaries. Continue that history.” — Mike Schock

“I’m not sure that NH being first in the nation benefits the election process. The focus on face-to-face contact is good, but the media hoopla gets in the way of evaluating a candidate’s integrity. Time will tell.” — JoAnn Carlson

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🌞 New Hampshire’s clean energy idea goes national

A New Hampshire program that sends clean energy experts town to town just won $3 million in federal funding to expand nationwide, helping communities cut costs and emissions. The Energy Circuit Rider model has already saved local governments millions, and now its practical, community-first approach is ready to roll out across rural America. — Canary Media

🌲 USDA invests in New England forest health and timber markets

The New England Forestry Foundation just secured a $32 million USDA award to improve forest management across 50,000 acres and strengthen local wood markets across New England. — New England Forestry Foundation

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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with stories from All about Cookies, Netflix, and Granite Goodness. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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