Things to do in NH this weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? From riverside festivals to vintage toy hunts and Broadway-style musicals, here are some of the top events happening across New Hampshire.
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Granite Staters highlight their favorite local businesses
When asked to shout out their favorite spots, readers had no shortage of praise
As demand for US passports grows, NH is among states with the most aspiring world travelers
More Americans than ever before are gaining access to international travel with a US passport. According to the Department of State, in 1990, only 5% of U.S. citizens had a passport. As of mid-2024, 48% of Americans have a passport. Pew Research from 2023 says half of Americans have visited between one and four countries in their lifetime, and about a quarter of Americans have visited five or more countries.
New Hampshire fair & festival guide for summer 2025
For over 300 years, New Hampshire summer fairs have kept locals and tourists like entertained. Here’s a guide to this year’s celebration of local culture, agriculture, and pure outdoor fun.
If elected to the Senate, Scott Brown could bring Trump policies to New Hampshire
Politician Scott Brown’s second campaign for US Senate bid draws fire over Trump loyalty, support for tariffs, and cuts to veterans’ care At a press conference today held by the New Hampshire Democratic Party in response to former Massachusetts Senator Scott...
Cooper Flagg the new Maine man for the Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
His selection — considered likely ever since Flagg showed off his considerable game last summer after being invited to the U.S. Olympic team's training camp — was a daylong celebration in his home state for the 18-year-old forward from Newport, Maine.
NH lawmakers propose annual voter roll audits and tighter absentee ballot rules
After a series of negotiations between the House and Senate last week, Republicans in both bodies are pushing forward bills to require more documentation for absentee voters and to mandate annual reviews of the voter checklists, rather than the current once-a-decade reviews.
Dobbs Anniversary spotlights Scott Brown’s abortion stance in 2026 New Hampshire Senate Bid
Massachusetts politician Scott Brown’s anti-abortion record sees renewed scrutiny as the 2026 New Hampshire Senate race heats up. As the country marks three years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, former Massachusetts State Sen. Scott Brown’s...
Glamping, Airbnbs, & inns perfect for a NH staycation
Make this summer a memorable one without the hassle of traveling too far from home. Book a local NH staycation!
How to stay cool in the heat wave hitting New Hampshire — even without air conditioning
More than 40 million people in the U.S. were under heat alerts Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures in the Midwest are expected to crest well into the 90s Fahrenheit (30s Celsius) this weekend. Triple-digit highs could pop up in New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Denver. The peak will likely hit the East Coast early next week.
