Thanks to everyone who tackled last week’s New Hampshire nicknames crossword! Congratulations to Christy Roberts, who once again took the top spot with an impressive time of 3:40.

With America’s 250th anniversary right around the corner, we’re taking a trip back in time. This week’s crossword is all about New Hampshire history, from famous landmarks to pivotal moments and notable figures.

Good luck, and be sure to come back, send me an email, and let me know how you did!

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

📰 What we’re reading, news from around the state

🍓 Where to pick your own berries in New Hampshire

📢 Question of the week: What piece of history do you think deserves more attention as America turns 250?

🔠 Try our crossword. The theme? New Hampshire history

🎣 A proposed hunting and fishing license fee increase is on hold …
Fish and Game officials say the changes received strong support from many sportsmen and women, but Gov. Kelly Ayotte asked the agency to pause the proposal for now. New Hampshire Public Radio

💼 New Hampshire has fewer workers, but many are earning more …
A new federal report found employment declined by about 4,000 jobs last year, while average wages grew nearly 5% statewide. New Hampshire Public Radio

📚 Voucher students can now take public school classes for free …
A new law signed by Ayotte allows students using Education Freedom Accounts to enroll in public school courses at no cost, a move supporters say increases access but critics warn could create new costs for districts. New Hampshire Bulletin

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By Mrinali Dhembla

🍓 Butternut Farm
Farmington
The 30-acre strawberry farm is a family owned business that grows different fruits such as raspberries, cherries, blueberries, apples, and peaches throughout the year. 

🍓 Sunnycrest Farm 
Londonderry
Like other farms in the state, strawberry season at Sunnycrest begins in June, when you’ll also be able to pick cherries. In addition to strawberries, this farm offers apple picking starting October. Keeping in line with its summer offerings, the farm also has an ice cream shop, Colbie’s Cones.

🍓 Spring Ledge Farm
New London
Aside from strawberry picking, Spring Ledge Farm specializes in cut flowers. The farm offers flat rates for small-scale strawberry picking endeavors (1.5 to 2 pounds) to heftier lots (up to 16 pounds). 

🍓 Devriendt Farm Products 
Goffstown
The farm has pre-picked berries at the pick-your-own field. You can also indulge in ice cream sundaes at its Ice Cream Shoppe.

🍓 Peachblow Farm 
Charlestown
Peachblow Farm is a family-owned business that has stayed in the Frizzell family for two generations. The farm does pick-you-own and also sells retail and wholesale. While strawberries remain the main crop for the business, the farm also grows asparagus, pumpkins, squash, and blueberries.

America’s 250th anniversary is coming up, and many of the stories we learn about the nation’s founding leave out important perspectives. Indigenous communities were living here long before 1776. Enslaved people, women, immigrants, and everyday residents all played roles in shaping New Hampshire’s history, yet many of their stories receive far less attention than those of famous founders and military leaders.

So this week’s question is:

What piece of history do you think deserves more attention as America turns 250?

Think you’ve got what it takes to crack this crossword? Tell us how long it takes you to finish it by emailing us at info@granitepostnews.com! This week’s topic? New Hampshire history.

Thanks for reading. This newsletter was written by Katy Savage with a feature by Mrinali Dhembla. It was edited by Crystal Niforos.

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