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States can cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court rules
A divided Supreme Court allowed states to cut off Medicaid money to Planned Parenthood in a ruling handed down Thursday amid a wider Republican-backed push to defund the country’s biggest abortion provider.
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Cooper Flagg the new Maine man for the Mavericks as the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft
His selection — considered likely ever since Flagg showed off his considerable game last summer after being invited to the U.S. Olympic team’s training camp — was a daylong celebration in his home state for the 18-year-old forward from Newport, Maine.
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NH lawmakers propose annual voter roll audits and tighter absentee ballot rules
After a series of negotiations between the House and Senate last week, Republicans in both bodies are pushing forward bills to require more documentation for absentee voters and to mandate annual reviews of the voter checklists, rather than the current once-a-decade reviews.
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Dobbs Anniversary spotlights Scott Brown’s abortion stance in 2026 New Hampshire Senate Bid
Massachusetts politician Scott Brown’s anti-abortion record sees renewed scrutiny as the 2026 New Hampshire Senate race heats up. As the country marks three years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, former Massachusetts State Sen. Scott Brown’s long record of opposing abortion rights is drawing attention as he emerges as the Republican front-runner…
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Glamping, Airbnbs, & inns perfect for a NH staycation
Make this summer a memorable one without the hassle of traveling too far from home. Book a local NH staycation!
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How to stay cool in the heat wave hitting New Hampshire — even without air conditioning
More than 40 million people in the U.S. were under heat alerts Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures in the Midwest are expected to crest well into the 90s Fahrenheit (30s Celsius) this weekend. Triple-digit highs could pop up in New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Denver. The peak will likely hit the East…
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Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try
The ice cream challenge is thought to have begun more than four decades ago at the Pine Grove Furnace General Store in Gardners, a few miles north of the current true halfway point on the 2,197-mile (3,536-kilometer) trail. Thru-hikers, as they’re known, are the fraction of the trail’s 3 million annual visitors who attempt to…
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Sandra Oh gives Dartmouth grads the ultimate life tip
Award-winning actor Sandra Oh gave the Dartmouth Class of 2025 a sendoff to remember at the commencement on Sunday, complete with a dance party.
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Op-ed: Celebrating Pride and Commemorating Progress
Pride month is an opportunity to celebrate the strides we’ve made toward achieving LGBTQ+ equality for all. It also serves as a poignant reminder that the fight for LGBTQ+ equality is ongoing, ever-present, and demands a heightened sense of urgency from all of us.
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How one local turned social media into a love letter to the Upper Valley
Hey Upper Valley is a website and social media account covering events, restaurants, and hidden gems of the Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire. It’s a one-man operation started by a person who just really loves the area. We caught up with the guy behind the account. Here’s our Q&A.
