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Celtics won’t get draft picks from Jrue Holiday trade, according to Blazers
Celtics Jrue Holiday AP Photo/Frank Franklin II By Khari A. Thompson July 7, 2025 | 3:50 PM 2 minutes to read Share Close Send this article to your social connections. Share Send this article to your social connections. On Monday, the Blazers...

'New Hampshire council should cover all of north Hampshire'
The question to be decided is what is the most appropriate geography and economic area to be covered by each of these new authorities. I am concerned that both Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and the Basingstoke Gazette have rushed to a...

Poll finds McKee's job approval rating slips, state is more divided
Governor Dan McKee's job approval rating has dropped to 25% one year out from the 2026 election. Most Rhode Island voters are skeptical that the Washington Bridge will be completed by November 2028 and within its budget. Rhode Island Democrats and...

A new school year will bring cell phone bans, new classes, and new education costs
This year’s legislative session saw many changes that will affect New Hampshire’s schools and young people — including what students will learn in the classroom, how education is paid for, and the level of state support for higher education....

30 reasons why New Hampshire stands out as a place to live
Nature — With lakes, beaches, mountains, forests, rivers, and the ocean for people who enjoy the outdoors, New Hampshire is a paradise. New Hampshire is home to nearly 1,000 lakes, and 19,000 miles of rivers and streams flow throughout the state....
Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - July 8, 2025
News from around the nation. Hope Fades for Finding Survivors as TX Death Toll Passes 100; Florida's conservative faith leaders urge execution pause amid record pace; Coloradans urged to speak up about at-risk wildlife, habitats; Federal...

Study: New England doesn’t love President Trump — or its own governors
Rhode Island is not alone. The electorate is pretty cynical right now. A new survey from the Civic Health and Institutions Project (CHIP50) found that only 36 percent of national residents approve of the job their governor is doing and 37 percent...

Annoying Questions about Electric Rates
Power to the People is a column by Donald M. Kreis, New Hampshire’s Consumer Advocate. Kreis and his staff of four represent the interests of residential utility customers before the NH Public Utilities Commission and elsewhere. Bt DONALD M....

New Hampshire steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
New Hampshire implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

Inspection Repeal: A Win for New Hampshire Drivers, a Loss for Mechanics?
Big changes are coming to New Hampshire’s roads—and its auto shops. Starting January 31, 2026, the state will no longer require annual vehicle inspections. For drivers, it’s a win. For mechanics? Not so much. What’s Changing? For decades, New...

Concord update: What the Republican NH budget means for Granite StatersState Rep. Chris Muns
State Rep. Chris Muns I hope you and yours had a happy and safe Fourth of July. On June 26, the NH House and Senate Republicans passed and Governor Ayotte signed into law a $15.9 billion budget for the next two years that increases costs on those...

Chuck E. Cheese launches new arcade for adults at Eastview Mall
If you grew up going to birthday parties at Chuck E. Cheese, you're in for an exciting surprise. Chuck E. Cheese announced the launch of Chuck's Arcade — a place "where nostalgia meets the future" and offers a combination of classic and new games,...

‘Significant cuts’ possible after Trump administration withholds $29 million from R.I. education
“I just don’t understand the rationale,” Infante-Green said in an interview with the Globe. “Not that I agree, but recently the federal government made English the official language of the United States, so I don’t understand how they want us to...

What’s Next For DOGE & Elon Musk
Elon Musk’s embrace of President Trump and his campaign marked a pivotal moment in the 2024 presidential election, ultimately leading to Musk’s appointment as the head of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Tasked...

New Hampshire’s health policy agenda is a prescription for trouble
New Hampshire has always prided itself on being a place where common sense, not ideology, governs. But watching this year’s health-related legislation pass through the House, one has to wonder whether that tradition is slipping. Some of the work...

Moultonborough Public Library to host Eric Orff for presentation on ‘What’s Wild’
MOULTONBOROUGH — Moultonborough Public Library will host veteran wildlife biologist Eric Orff for his presentation of What’s Wild: A Half-Century of Wisdom from the Woods and Rivers of New England on Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. Orff spent over 30...

Sandwich resident Mark Longley receives community service award
SANDWICH — Sandwich resident Mark Longley was honored with a Community Service Award at the Lakes Region Planning Commission’s 2025 Annual Meeting on June 23. This award has been given annually since 2015 to individuals who have made exceptional...

Top Red Sox prospect from Rafael Devers trade hits first homer in system
James Tibbs III, the top prospect who the Red Sox acquired in the Rafael Devers trade, hit his first organizational home run Sunday. The 22-year-old left-handed hitter sent his two-run shot to center field in the third inning to give Portland a...

Granite VNA to host American Red Cross blood drive in Laconia on July 15
LACONIA — Granite VNA is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a community blood drive on Tuesday, July 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at its Laconia office. Red Cross officials note that even though 63% of people are eligible to donate,...

New Hampshire home prices reach all-time high
More evidence of the housing crisis in New Hampshire has arrived with the most recent market data from the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, which announced that the median price for single family residential homes hit an all-time high in...