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NH treasure found by local meteorologist
The search for hidden treasurer is over. Project Skydrop is a game created by New Hampshire’s Jason Roher and his partner Tom Bailey, of California—and its big prize was found last Tuesday in Wendell State Forest in Massachusetts. The winner was Dan Leonard, a senior meteorologist at The Weather Company in Andover, MA, the News…
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How Kelly Ayotte’s leadership in national anti-abortion group could undercut her latest run
With abortion rights a top issue among voters in the 2024 election, New Hampshire gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte’s leadership role in a group the Washington Post described as a “major player in getting more anti abortion women to Washington” is coming under renewed scrutiny. Ayotte helped found the political action committee Winning for Women in…
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This NH parent is speaking up so no kids in his community go hungry
Kids with school lunch debt in the Keene School District are forced to go hungry until their families pay it off. One parent is trying to change that.
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US Senator Bennet rallies Harris supporters for “Knocktober” in Nashua
US Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado spoke to a packed room of Kamala Harris supporters in Nashua this week, where he emphasized the critical importance of the upcoming election and the stark policy choices facing voters Speaking at a canvass launch event, Bennet praised the work of local organizers and young volunteers, thanking them for…
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NH high school seniors could get direct admissions into three state colleges
The University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State and Keene State Colleges announced a pilot program that would allow high school seniors across the state to qualify for direct admission without going through an application process. The universities recently announced partnership with a private program called Niche Direct Admissions for the 2024-2025 admission year. The online…
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UNH campus police investigate drugging, sexual assault cases
UNH is investigating two cases of people being drugged on campus, with one victim alleging sexual assault last week.
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Joyce Craig kicks off ‘Freedom & Opportunity’ tour focused on working families
A diverse array of labor leaders gathered in Concord Monday morning to kick off Democratic candidate Joyce Craigs’ “Freedom and Opportunity Tour” of the state, highlighting her vision for supporting workers and families across New Hampshire. In her remarks, Craig emphasized the values she learned growing up in a union household. “I saw firsthand at…
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#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — September 29, 2024
#NHPolitics Ins and Outs — September 29, 2024 Another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, taking you on a tour of the ever-changing world of New Hampshire Politics, keeping score of the winners and losers week-by-week — and letting you know who’s in and who’s out. Let’s get into it. Who’s In? Joyce Craig Keeps…
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Why this NH mom is fighting a battle against anti-trans ideology in the state
A strict high school sports law bans trans athletes from playing on girls’ teams in New Hampshire. With no evidence to support the need for it—and a mountain of proof that it hurts kids—who is it helping?
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Head to Hollis for the perfect fall day
Seven reasons why Hollis, New Hampshire, makes for the perfect fall day trip.
