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🎿 This New Hampshire ski resort made the nation’s top 10 list

📅 Can’t-miss events for your calendar

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These resorts were named the nation’s best. (DiandraNina/Shutterstock).

By USA Today via Reuters Connect

You don’t have to travel far for a top-notch ski experience—Loon Mountain in Lincoln has you covered.

It was recently ranked 10th in USA TODAY’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards! The resort has three peaks, 73 trails, 13 lifts, and over 400 acres of skiable terrain. And, if you’re not into skiing/snowboarding, it also has tubing and snowshoeing.

Our twin state had two resorts make the top 10 list. Here’s the full list:

1. Snowbasin Resort – Huntsville, UT

2. Smugglers’ Notch Resort – Jeffersonville, VT

3. Mount Bohemia – Lac La Belle, MI

4. Aspen Snowmass – Aspen, CO

5. Killington Resort – Killington, VT

6. Deer Valley Resort – Park City, UT

7. Big Sky Resort – Big Sky, MT

8. Palisades Tahoe – Olympic Valley, CA

9. Mammoth Mountain – Mammoth Lakes, CA

10. Loon Mountain Resort – Lincoln, NH

The 2028 presidential race may feel far off, but early polls are already taking shape.

A new University of New Hampshire poll shows former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leading the Democratic field with 19% support, followed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom (15%) and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (14%). Former Vice President and 2024 nominee Kamala Harris trails at 11%. On the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance holds a strong lead at 51%, with Nikki Haley (9%) and Tulsi Gabbard (8%) rounding out the top contenders.

So this week’s question is…

If you had to vote today, who would you pick for president
in 2028? And why?

Here’s what you’re saying…

“Pete Buttigieg! No really means new opportunities.’ Always be positive!” — Cherie Corbett 

“I would pick Gavin Newsom. He is young and he is smart. I believe he cares about the nation and its people. And doesn’t seem to take crump from other politicians.” — Deborah Manning

“Corey Booker” — Robin Thomas

“Definitely Pete B.” — Margaret Prolman

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🎅 Christmas in Wolfeboro
Wolfeboro — Nov. 29–Dec. 24
Kick off the season with a toy drive, festive parade, community tree lighting, and a Christmas carol sing-along at First Congregational Church. Santa’s Hut is open through Christmas Eve.
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✨ Holidays at the Estate
Concord — Nov. 29–Dec. 19
Kimball Jenkins hosts its first-ever seasonal celebration with illuminated grounds, gingerbread displays, artisan shopping, live performances, workshops, Santa visits, and more. Family-friendly, mostly free.
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🌟 16th Annual Dover Festival of Trees
Dover — Dec. 5
32 trees and six wreaths decorated by local businesses and organizations will be auctioned and raffled. Enjoy live chorus performances, raffles, refreshments, Santa, and more. Free and open to the public.
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🥞 Breakfast with Santa

Manchester — Dec. 6
Festive breakfast, games, crafts, and photos with Santa. Tickets required. 
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🕯️ Candlelight Stroll
Portsmouth — Dec. 5–7, 12–14, 19–21
Step into 350+ years of holiday traditions in the Puddle Dock neighborhood. Enjoy decorated historic houses, costumed roleplayers, wandering musicians, hot cider, a bonfire, and Ice Dance International’s Vintage Christmas Skaters (weather permitting).
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🎁 Holiday FestivalNorth
Conway — Dec. 6
Daylong holiday festivities at Settlers Green:
Christmas Tree Lighting & $500 Shopping Spree Raffle: 12–3:30 p.m., tree lighting at 4 p.m. at The Gazebo
Cranmore Mini Tubing Park: 11 a.m.–2 p.m. on The Green
Live Ice Carving: 12–3 p.m., location TBD
Photos with Santa: 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Suite B8
Festival of Trees: 10 a.m.–7 p.m., Suite D32
Elf on the Shelf Digital Activity: Friday–Sunday
Jackson’s Jingle Bell Jackpot: 12–3:30 p.m., The Gazebo
Live Caroling: TBD
More info

🎨 48th Annual Pine Hill Holiday Fair 
Wilton — Dec. 6
High Mowing School hosts one of the largest holiday fairs in the region. Friday evening (Dec. 5, 6:30–9:30 p.m.) is adults-only shopping. Saturday (Dec. 6, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.) includes family activities, children’s crafts, puppet shows, circus performance, seasonal music, and treats. Handmade wares and gifts are available throughout.
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🌲 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Hesky Park
Webster — Dec. 7
Music, hot cocoa, cookies, and a visit from Santa (arrives by firetruck). Tree lighting at 5:30 p.m., Meredith Parks and Recreation Holiday Open House at the Community Center from 2–4 p.m.
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🐾 Paws, Claus and a Great Cause — Free Photos with Santa
Nashua — Dec. 7
Photos with Santa supporting Operation Delta Dog.
More info

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Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with stories from USA Today Network via Reuters Connect. It was edited by Paula Solis.

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