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NH native wins bronze at Paris Paralympics
Liza Corso, a New Hampshire native, overcame odds to secure a bronze medal in the 1500-meter run at the Paris Paralympics, despite a stress fracture in her femur that sidelined her for six weeks before she got to Paris. “I had no idea leading up to the race what my fitness was like,” she said.…
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Baha’is in NH: How a little-known religion found roots in the Granite State
In 1912, leader of one the world’s youngest religions—the Baha’i faith—found himself in Dublin, NH. There are 200 followers of the faith in NH now.
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Debunked: Bus company shoots down Trump campaign conspiracy that they bussed in Harris supporters from out of state
The general manager of a Massachusetts bus company is disputing falsehoods spread by senior officials on the Donald Trump campaign over buses used to move Kamala Harris supporters to and from a parking lot during a candidate visit this week. Michael Costa, general manager of the Yankee Line bus service that provided the distinctive yellow…
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Judge dismisses defamation case against Union Leader writer who penned op-ed on racism
New Hampshire Supreme Court this week dismissed a defamation case against The Union Leader and a writer who penned an op-ed piece on the CRT.
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Mark your calendar: September’s must-attend fall festivals in NH
September is packed with festivities in the Granite State. Check out our top picks for the month’s best festivals and events. Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Dates: Sept. 6-8 Location: Hampton Beach Overview: The event features over 50 local restaurants showcasing seafood dishes, including fried clams, shrimp, and lobster. In addition to the seafood, there are…
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Mistrial declared in first criminal trial in juvenile detention center scandal
Merrimack Superior County Judge declared a mistrial in the first criminal case involving the state-run youth detention center abuse scandal Tuesday. Victor Malavet, 62, who was a counselor at the facility in Concord, was accused of raping a teenage girl in 2001, and faced 12 aggravated felonious sexual assault charges. Malavet is one of nine…
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In New Hampshire visit, Kamala Harris pledges small businesses help in first term
Vice President Kamala Harris used her first visit to New Hampshire in her presidential campaign to take dramatic steps to increase tax credits with the goal of delivering millions of new small business applications, building on the considerable success of the Biden administration. “We’re going to help more small businesses and innovators get off the…
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Behind the stalks: What it takes to design a captivating corn maze
Every fall, Sherman Farm’s 200 acres in Conway morph into a vibrant playground for around 10,000 visitors. Central to the farm is its renowned corn maze, surrounded by a concession stand offering cider donuts, kettle corn, burgers, ice cream, as well as games, goat petting, and hayrides.
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Jodi Picoult to J.D. Salinger: 10 writers from New Hampshire
Learn about 10 well-known writers who have made the Granite State home, from Jodi Picoult to J.D. Salinger.
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Kelly Ayotte forced to apologize, pull misleading ad after attempt to exploit 2015 murder
Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte’s campaign was forced to retract a controversial attack ad Friday after it was revealed the ad inaccurately linked the tragic 2015 murder of Manchester resident Denise Robert to then-Mayor Joyce Craig. The ad, which falsely stated the crime occurred during Craig’s tenure (she became mayor two years later), sparked immediate…
