Big news for the ski world is unfolding right here in New Hampshire.

The Indy Pass and its parent company are relocating from Colorado to Jackson, putting a spotlight on Black Mountain—the state’s oldest ski area—as a potential model for the future of independent skiing.

I broke it all down for this week’s 603 Unfiltered video series.

Here’s what else we’re covering today:

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🍺 NH has one of the country’s best brewpubs. Here’s how to go

📢 Question of the week: Are Americans less moral?

🌞 The bright side: Your local good news roundup

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Raise a pint or two to these beloved breweries in New Hampshire. (Louis Hansel/Unsplash)

By USA Today via Reuters Connect 

Looking for a place to enjoy a beer and a bite? New Hampshire has one of the best places in the country to do so, according to the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards.

Brewery Pub & Kitchen at Schilling Beer Co. in Littleton ranked ninth in the best brewpub category.

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.

Politics may play a role: Democrats are more likely than Republicans to say their fellow Americans have bad morals.

So this week’s question is…

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

Here’s what you’re saying…

“I think over the last few years, morals have declined. I believe this is due in large part to the influence of one person in particular, who sets a poor example through his behavior toward anyone who opposes him and is often especially rude and crude toward women. When he became president for a second time, he pardoned 1,200 violent insurrectionists—people who fought police and attempted to harm elected officials. His actions send a message to his followers that this kind of behavior is acceptable. His treatment of journalists, as well as foreign dignitaries, is often harsh and inappropriate, frequently involving public berating and belittling. He has mocked people with physical disabilities and spoke negatively about former naval captain and Sen. John McCain—who received many medals for bravery—saying he was not a hero “because he got captured.” During the recent return to the United States of fallen soldiers from Iran, he wore a baseball cap while saluting them. In my view, this reflects a lack of morals and dignity in someone looked up to by millions.” — Lynda Williams

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💡 Local fund electrifies NH homes—A Monadnock program raised $350,000 to help residents install heat pumps, solar panels, and other clean energy upgrades, cutting costs and emissions. NHPR

🌊Meanwhile, UNH is diving deep into the ocean—The university broke ground on a 70,500 square-foot Ocean Mapping Center to advance seafloor research, workforce training, and industry collaboration. University of New Hampshire

🏫 And safety comes first in schools —NH implemented 47 of 59 task force recommendations, awarded $8 million in SAFE grants, completed 1,300+ assessments, and hit 99% compliance on emergency plans.  Rochester Post

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

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