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New Hampshire lumber company destroyed in fire, officials say
A fire that raged for more than four hours destroyed a lumber company Sunday in Littleton, N.H., authorities said. Littleton Fire Chief Chad Miller said he was thankful to report there were no injuries in the blaze. “Our thoughts are with Varney &...

Mr. Stuart Goes To Washington
Like the actor James Stewart playing Mr. Smith, Mr. Archibald Stuart “went to Washington” as a member of the Twenty-Fifth Congress of the United States from March 4, 1837, until March 3, 1839, representing the Democratic Party from the Seventh...

New budget takes effect in New Hampshire — and the state university system is already feeling it
The new fiscal year in New Hampshire began on July 1, and state agencies and the general public are beginning to feel the real-world impacts of the two-year spending plan that Governor Kelly Ayotte signed into law late last week. The final budget,...

State Supreme Court holds New Hampshire school spending unconstitutionally low
New Hampshire does not provide constitutionally adequate education funding for school districts, the state Supreme Court held Tuesday, in a major decision that could force sweeping legislative changes. In a long-anticipated ruling, a 3-2 majority...

Should clergy be required to report child abuse heard in confession?
This article was first published in the State of Faith newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Monday night. Religious liberty and child abuse Amid the weekend’s patriotic festivities, one message focused on a core...
u local hot shot: Great Blue Heron spotted along the water in Nashua, New Hampshire
The Daily Beast Former presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush have joined forces to shoot down President Donald Trump’s “colossal mistake” to shutter the U.S. Agency for International Development. The Trump administration cut around 90 percent...

Doctors, advocates hold out hope for appeals in abortion privacy rule case
Two pending lawsuits over a 2024 federal rule protecting certain reproductive health information from disclosure are on hold while the Trump administration decides whether to appeal a Texas judge’s June decision that declared the rule unlawful and...

Avelo extends service from Concord to 4 destinations for holiday travel
Avelo Airlines customers can now book through Feb. 10, 2026. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Avelo Airlines announced it has extended its service at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport through Feb. 10, 2026. Flights to Boston/Manchester, New Hampshire, New Haven,...

These New Hampshire Grocery, Hardware And Retail Stores Are Open On July 4th
NEW HAMPSHIRE — If you want to escape neighborhood fireworks with retail therapy, pick up essentials for patriotic cocktails or grab supplies for a home improvement project, you’ll find that many stores in YOURSTATE are open on the Fourth of July....

NH resident unable to return from Canada after being stopped at Maine border
A man who has lived in the United States since he was 3 and raised a family in New Hampshire has found himself blocked from returning home from Canada.Speaking exclusively to WMTW sister station WMUR, Chris Landry said he was held for questioning...

Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests secures 200th property with 280-acre addition in Farmington
An aerial view of Bean Forest in Farmington. Forest Society / Courtesy The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests has conserved its 200th forest: the 280-acre Bean Forest, a swath of forest and fields nestled between the Chesley and...

Can you set off fireworks in New Hampshire? This is what the law says
Those over 21 can legally purchase, possess or use "consumer/permissible fireworks" in New Hampshire. Display fireworks, which are the large fireworks used in shows, are not legal for private citizens in New Hampshire. To buy fireworks in New...
Two weeks after Chesterfield man vanished, searchers press on with few clues
CHESTERFIELD, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Two weeks after a Chesterfield man with dementia disappeared from his home, search teams are continuing efforts to find him — but with hope fading and few solid leads, the operation has shifted from an urgent rescue...

In Trump vs. Planned Parenthood, New England states brace for cuts
CONCORD, N.H. — President Trump’s massive tax bill included a provision targeting Planned Parenthood that would stop the health care provider from receiving Medicaid funding for at least one year. On Monday, a Massachusetts judge temporarily...

Democrats want to retake the Senate. Why are they afraid to run against the Maine Senator who upsets both sides?
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Lori Korzen discusses government authority and holiday spirit in recent tweets
Lori Korzen, New Hampshire Representative for Coos 7th District | Official WebsiteLori Korzen, New Hampshire Representative for Coos 7th District | Official Website Lori Korzen, a social media user known for her engaging online presence, recently...

First CAVA Restaurant Opens In New Hampshire On Amherst Street In Nashua
NASHUA, NH — CAVA opened its first restaurant in New Hampshire in at 350 Amherst St. in Nashua Thursday. With Mediterranean-inspired bowls, pitas, dips, and dressings, the fast-casual restaurant chain serves delicious food that helps people eat...

As World UFO Day Approaches, See What’s Been Spotted In New Hampshire Skies
Whether you're a believer or skeptic, World UFO Day on July 2 is an occasion to ponder unexplained phenomena seen over the skies in NH. Posted Mon, Jun 30, 2025 at 3:11 pm ET|Updated Mon, Jun 30, 2025 at 3:13 pm ET NEW HAMPSHIRE — Whether you’re a...

New Hampshire sends bills banning transgender treatments for minors to GOP governor’s desk
Lawmakers in the state House and Senate passed House Bill 377 in 202-161 and 16-8 votes, respectively, in the chambers. Two Democrats in the House voted with Republicans for the legislation, while the vote followed party lines in the Senate....

Early prints of the American Declaration of Independence on display temporarily in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. — Two historic copies of the Declaration of Independence are on display temporarily inside the New Hampshire State House, where visitors can get an up-close look at the penmanship of those who founded the United States of America...