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Q. How do I bond with teen grandkids?
Plus: Meet the Granite Stater who inspired Happy Gilmore Share with a friend Good evening! As you might remember, one of Adam Sandler’s most iconic movies has true Granite State roots. “Happy Gilmore” was inspired by Sandler’s real-life childhood best friend, Kyle McDonough—a hockey standout from Manchester who wasn’t afraid to take a…
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❄️This is NH’s best hill for snow tubing
Plus: Can’t-miss events for your calendar Share with a friend Good morning! Did you know we can thank a New Hampshire native for making Thanksgiving a national holiday? Sarah Josepha Hale, born in Newport back in 1788, was an absolute powerhouse. She championed women’s education (helping to launch Vassar College), raised money to…
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🍻 8 seacoast dive bars locals swear by
Plus: A holiday-themed crossword, just for you Share with a friend Good morning! Heading over the river and through the woods this Thanksgiving? You’re definitely not alone. AAA expects a record-breaking 81.8 million Americans to hit the road this holiday week—traveling at least 50 miles between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1. That’s 1.6…
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Grief and the holidays (when therapy has a waitlist)
Plus: Bomb threat reported at Rep. Goodlander’s office Share with a friend Good evening! Get your skis and snowboards ready because the lifts are already spinning. Black Mountain became the first New Hampshire ski resort to open for the season, the mountain’s earliest opening day in its 91 years. ➡️ Read the full…
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🗣️ NH readers react to the shutdown vote
Plus: Fact-checking Sununu’s record Share with a friend Good morning! Grassroots groups are launching a holiday shopping boycott called “We Ain’t Buying It,” urging people to skip major retailers like Amazon, Home Depot and Target after rollbacks to their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Instead, they’re asking shoppers to support companies that still…
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🗳️ Vote for your favorite ‘I voted’ stickers here
Plus: The good news stories we all need this week Share with a friend Good morning! New Hampshire’s own Ken Burns is back—this time with a six-part PBS series called “The American Revolution,” that dives into the messy, world-shaping conflict that launched a nation. It’s packed with a star-studded cast (Tom Hanks, Meryl…
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🟥 Your guide to Plaid Friday deals in NH
Plus: Can’t-miss events for your calendar Share with a friend Good morning! Who decorates their car for the holidays? Not me—but I do love seeing someone wrap their Corolla like it’s part of a parade. I’m over here just trying to remember to keep my windshield scraper in the car, let alone turn…
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🗣️Shaheen’s fiery comeback goes viral
Plus: NH’s best Thanksgiving options Share with a friend Good morning! Thanksgiving is almost here, and whether you’re cooking up a feast at home or looking to skip the kitchen this year, New Hampshire has plenty of options to make your holiday delicious. Here’s what I’m covering today: 🦃 Thanksgiving in New Hampshire: Where…
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POV: I’m about to be my mom’s caregiver. How do I find balance?
Plus: Sununu hedges on tariffs in bid for Trump nod Share with a friend Good evening! November is Native American Heritage Month, a chance to recognize the original inhabitants of New Hampshire and the Abenaki culture that continues today. The Abenaki, known as the “People of the Dawnland,” have lived here for more…
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🗣️ Readers sound off on health insurance hikes
Plus: New Hampshire’s best-selling cars Share with a friend Good morning! Ever been on Locke Road in Hampton? If so, you’ve probably witnessed a story that stretches back nearly 400 years. The Redman family has left its mark here for generations, from John Redman, who arrived from Dover in 1642 and ran a…
