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Q. Why is it so hard to get a job right now?
Plus: Fox Run Mall is closing Jan. 31 Share with a friend Good evening! After nearly 45 years, Fox Run Mall near Portsmouth is closing for good on Jan. 31. Developers are tearing down the mall and spending $500 million over the next eight months to turn the 81-acre site into a new…
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🗣️ Readers sound off on ICE in Merrimack
Plus: Where to cross-country ski and snowshoe in NH Share with a friend Good morning, The 2026 James Beard Award semifinalists are out, and two New Hampshire standouts are in the mix. Shoutout to Super Secret Ice Cream in Bethlehem, recognized in the Outstanding Bakery category, and Evan Hennessey of Stages in Dover, who landed a…
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💸 Granite Staters are great tippers—here’s why
Plus: Why the 2026 NH job market looks tougher Share with a friend Good morning! Is anyone else anxious about the economy? Brian Gottlob, the director of New Hampshire Employment Security’s Economic and Labor Market Bureau and principal of PolEcon Research, presented his thoughts recently. Here’s a summary of what he said: Job…
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⚙️ 5 NH manufacturing tours that are actually fun
Plus: What to put on your calendar Share with a friend Good morning! New Hampshire’s Ice Castles in North Woodstock are officially open for the season, turning hundreds of thousands of hand-placed icicles into glowing archways, caves, slides, and tunnels lit up with colorful LEDs. ➡️ Read the full story: Planning a visit…
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🍎 Where to find free food in Manchester
Plus: Test your football trivia knowledge with our crossword Share with a friend Good morning! Happy National Cheese Lover’s Day! Today is all about celebrating one of life’s tastiest joys—cheese. We’ve rounded up just some of the best spots to grab cheese in New Hampshire. Got a favorite cheese shop or hidden gem?…
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Q. Is anything off-limits anymore?
Plus: NH native leads New England Patriots cheerleaders Share with a friend Good evening! Happy Martin Luther King Day! Today isn’t just a day off—it’s a day to give back. King dreamed of a world where we lift each other up, and one of the best ways to honor that is by pitching…
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💬 NH education chair suggests whites-only schools
Plus: Your guide to Free Ice Fishing Day Share with a friend Good morning, Everytown for Gun Safety just released its 2026 state gun law rankings for each state. Here’s the big picture: In an average year, 140 people die by guns in New Hampshire, giving the state a rate of 9.5 deaths per…
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🎿 Why North Conway was named America’s best ski town
Plus: Paying more for less health insurance? You’re not alone Share with a friend Good morning! Has your cost of health insurance gone up? You’re not alone. Amanda Carter shared her story in an op-ed about how her monthly health insurance bill jumped from $116 to $450 for two people. She tried to…
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✊ Honor MLK’s legacy at these NH events
Plus: What to put on your calendar Share with a friend Good morning! New Hampshire has a complicated place in the history of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The state was among the last to fully recognize the holiday by name in 2000. That history makes celebrations today feel especially meaningful. ➡️ Read…
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🍹Try these mocktail recipes from NH restaurants
Plus: Test your 1970s trivia knowledge with our crossword Share with a friend Good morning! January has a way of making us rethink what’s in our glass. Enter Dry January. Whether you’re cutting back, taking a full break, or just curious, you’re not alone. This month, the state and Brown-Forman are bringing back…
