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NH’s Ken Burns brings riveting storytelling to PBS docuseries ‘The American Revolution’
Directed by Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, “The American Revolution” explore how 13 British colonies won their independence and formed a government of ideas and ideals that has influenced democratic movements around the globe and through the centuries.
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Amid funding cuts, NH universities and community colleges pursue collaboration
The university system is still reeling from a $35 million — 17.6% — two-year cut to state funds imposed by the Legislature last June in the latest two-year budget, says Catherine Provencher, chancellor of the University System of New Hampshire.
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Is it legal in NH to have Christmas lights, decorations on your car during the holidays?
Starting on Nov. 27, you can drive through 3.5 million holiday lights at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon. But this is about as close as you can get to putting Christmas lights actually on your car in the state.
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NH Supreme Court’s open enrollment ruling could pit public schools against each other
In an education system where students increasingly enroll in schools based on fit rather than geography, questions will arise about transportation, special education services and athletics, among other things. Open-enrollment schools are not required to provide transportation to students who live outside their school district. Some superintendents say this raises equity concerns about access.
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5 things to do in NH this weekend
A version of this story appears in the Granite Post newsletter. Subscribe here. From handmade goods and specialty foods to interactive workshops and family programs, New England is buzzing with events this weekend. Check out these highlights across New Hampshire and nearby Massachusetts: 🎨 29th Annual New England Craft and Specialty Food Fair Topsfield, MA,…
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Thanksgiving in New Hampshire: Where to order from or dine in
Don’t feel like cooking but still want to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving in New Hampshire? Check out this list of restaurants and stores to score a full meal.
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We asked, you answered: How are health insurance hikes impacting you?
This week, we asked readers how are health insurance price hikes affecting their budget, coverage, or peace of mind. Here’s what they said…
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Bestselling cars in New Hampshire
As luxury-brand vehicles continue to swell the market, the average price for a new car in the U.S. has modestly declined, signaling an increased desire for consumer affordability after average vehicle prices hit record highs in 2022. Only 9 out of 275 new car models had an average transaction price below $25,000 in February 2024, according to…
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Hampton then and now: Keeping up with the Redmans
Turning onto Locke Road from High Street in Hampton, you pass by three older Hampton houses, each with a unique story — a charming Colonial on property that was the beginning of the Redman homesteads, a house that was part of a successful shoe factory, and a sprawling Colonial Revival that started as a modest…
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Which grocery stores are open in NH on Thanksgiving? Only a few, and with adjusted hours
Have you ever started to cook an elaborate dinner only to realize you forgot to purchase an important ingredient from the grocery store? It happens to the best of us. If you need to make a last-minute cranberry sauce run on Thanksgiving, you might find it difficult to locate an open grocery store.
