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This Alstead area bakery was named the ‘absolute best’ in New Hampshire. How to visit
An Alstead bakery was named the best in New Hampshire. The Takeout said they chose Orchard Hill Breadworks because of its longevity and their delicious baked treats that still capture the hearts of local residents.
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Plastic bag ban effort stalls in New Hampshire on party line
Advocates for a ban on plastic bags said they chose to hold off on presenting legislation this session after they could not secure a Republican co-sponsor for what they hope will eventually be a bipartisan bill.
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New Hampshire disability community rallies against federal cuts to special education
Earlier this month, the Trump administration laid off 466 employees within the Department of Education office responsible for ensuring states are complying with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The layoffs at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which administers roughly $15 billion in federal special education funding, are the latest in…
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With health care tax credits set to expire, pain sets in for one New Hampshire business
Last week, W.H. Bagshaw, a metal parts manufacturer based in Hudson, found out that its health insurance policies with Anthem would increase approximately 38% in 2026. Anthem specifically cited the expiration of health care tax credits at the center of the current federal government shutdown.
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New poll tries to rebrand Sununu on LGBTQ+ and abortion
A poll circulated ahead of John E. Sununu’s Senate campaign announcement cast him as supportive of “women’s health” and LGBTQ+ rights. His voting record and public statements tell a different story A poll that went out across New Hampshire ahead of John E. Sununu’s Senate campaign announcement this week indicated possible new messaging around the…
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Bestselling NH author Jodi Picoult pushes back after her musical is canceled by Indiana high school
Author Jodi Picoult has the dubious honor of being banned in two mediums this fall — her books and now a musical based on her novel “Between the Lines.”
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We asked, you answered: What frustrates you about your political party?
Political parties are full of ideas, energy, and occasionally… questionable decisions. They inspire, they frustrate, and sometimes they get things spectacularly wrong. And let’s be honest—no one’s on board with every single move. This week, we asked readers what frustrates them most about their political party. Here’s what they told us…
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Who’s New Hampshire’s biggest landowner? The biggest private land owner owns 23,000 acres
New Hampshire might not be a big state, but how much land the biggest landowner has might surprise you.
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New Hampshire distillery makes some of the best craft specialty spirits in the country, per USA TODAY
One New Hampshire distillery is home to some of the best specialty craft spirits in the country, according to USA TODAY’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. Tamworth Distilling takes inspiration for their craft spirits from the surrounding natural environment. Ingredients are sourced from local farms, the distillery’s own backyard gardens or the New Hampshire wilderness.
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John E. Sununu launches NH campaign for US Senate seat, seeks Trump meeting
His entry comes as Republicans fear another federal election loss as Democrats hold strong polling advantage. Former US Sen. John E. Sununu (R-NH) today launched his bid to reclaim his title as New Hampshire senator. The seat is currently held by outgoing Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaneen, to whom Sununu lost his reelection bid in 2008.…
