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We asked, you answered: What does the country need in 2026?
A new year always brings familiar feelings: a clean slate, a chance to reset, and an opportunity to leave a few things behind. Some changes are big and intentional, others are small but meaningful—but all of them shape how we move forward together. This week, we asked readers: What does the country need in 2026?…
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5 events for your January calendar
Looking for something to get you out of the house this month? From live blues and meaningful MLK tributes to winter skating parties and a full moon celebration, here are a few standout events worth adding to your January calendar in New Hampshire.
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This New Hampshire town was called a ‘cozy’ village with ‘stunning’ views. Here’s how to visit
Islands, a travel publication that started in 1981, says this calm New Hampshire spot betwixt the White Mountains in the north and the Lakes Region in the south is the perfect retreat. And for that, they recommend heading to Madison, New Hampshire.
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NH Center for Photography opens annual exhibit in Exeter
The New Hampshire Center for Photography will open its 26th annual exhibit and sale on Jan. 3 at the Exeter Town Hall Gallery, showcasing nearly 100 original works by 48 fine art photographers from across the state.
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Former NH resident, Raiders OC Chip Kelly lands coaching job back in college ranks
It’s been quite a ride the past couple years for Chip Kelly. This time two years ago, he was the head coach at UCLA. He left the school to take the offensive coordinator job at Ohio State. The Buckeyes would win the FBS Championship in his first season. And that success made it his only…
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We asked, you answered: What should legislators focus on in 2026?
The year is coming to an end, and in 2026, several new laws will take effect—including an expansion of New Hampshire’s school voucher program and the end of annual car inspections (maybe). This week, we asked readers: What should New Hampshire legislators focus on in 2026? Here’s what they had to say…
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Tri-Cities approve warming center funds. Will it open next winter?
The Somersworth and Rochester city councils voted this week to approve funding for a new Strafford County warming center, following the Dover council’s approval last week.
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Gov. Ayotte’s ‘efficiency’ report reads like a Republican wish list
New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s government efficiency commission lays the groundwork to shrink and slash major services across the state. Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) claims its goal was “not about austerity; it was about efficiency” and that the report “does not seek to prescribe sweeping cuts or impose mandates.” In its…
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Here are 5 of the best holiday day trips to do without leaving NH
Here are five of the best holiday day trips to do without leaving New Hampshire this year.
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Hallmark has two Christmas movies set in New Hampshire. How to watch
Ready to cozy up with a feel-good movie featuring the wintry Granite State? Here’s how to watch the two Hallmark Christmas movies set in New Hampshire, in order of worst to best ranking from IMDb.
