Katy Savage

Katy Savage is the Granite Post’s newsletter editor. Katy is an award-winning reporter with more than 10 years of experience working in daily, weekly, and digital news organizations as both an editor and reporter. Katy is a New England native and has a passion for telling stories about where she grew up.

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Latest from Katy Savage

  • News

    VIDEO: Animals vs. New England snow

    As over a foot of snow fell in New Hampshire last weekend, it’s impossible not to marvel at the sheer joy animals experience in this winter wonderland. While wildlife navigate the winter gracefully, our four-legged pals are the true snow enthusiasts, turning the snow-covered landscape into an adventure playground. @granitepost As over a foot of…


  • Local

    New Hampshire’s top 5 events this weekend: Jan. 5-7

    New Hampshire offers a diverse range of activities this weekend, catering to both outdoor winter enthusiasts and those seeking indoor warmth. Check out our top five picks for the weekend:


  • Politics

    New Hampshire rings in 2024 with new laws: Here’s what you need to know

    Amid a hectic holiday season and then a week of trying to recover between Christmas and New Year’s Day, you might not have heard the news: New Hampshire welcomed the new year with more than 20 new laws on Jan. 1. We’ve listed four changes in the laws that have real consequences for your daily…


  • Local

    Portsmouth’s annual gingerbread house contest sweetens the holidays

    This year, over 100 people participated in the Portsmouth Historical Society’s annual contest, spanning all ages and abilities, from youth to adults.


  • Local

    New Hampshire’s top 9 events this weekend (Dec. 29-31)

    New Hampshire is full of activities to ring in the new year this weekend, from concerts and performances to workshops and light displays. Check out our top nine recommendations for the upcoming weekend: 


  • Local

    New Hampshire’s top 7 events this weekend (Dec. 22-24)

    Whether you’re inclined towards outdoor winter pursuits or favor the cozy ambiance of indoor revelries, New Hampshire offers a diverse array of choices. Check out our top seven recommendations for the upcoming weekend:


  • Local

    What keeps NH teachers going: Meet Liz Duclos, 2024 teacher of the year

    Amidst a teacher shortage both locally and nationally, we’re asking New Hampshire teachers what keeps them teaching and what challenges they face in their profession. Here’s the first installment of our series.


  • News

    VIDEO: The storm’s aftermath in the Jackson area Chamber of Commerce

    Check out this footage from the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce capturing a relentless river engulfing trees and surging over a bridge. Jackson took a beating as the rain, coupled with snowmelt from rising temperatures, led to road closures and early school dismissals statewide. Luckily, the water receded on Tuesday and most of the roads…


  • Local

    Jackson residents share what it’s like to face unprecedented flooding

    Jackson was one of the hardest hit areas in Monday’s storm. About 6 inches of rain fell within  three hours, according to the National Weather Service. The rain, combined with snowmelt from warming temperatures, along with runoff from the mountain, led to an unprecedented amount of flooding in Jackson. Roads closed and schools dismissed students…


  • Local

    New Hampshire faces road closures and power outages in wake of intense storm

    More than 70,000 New Hampshire homes lost power Monday and about 70 roads were blocked for periods of time as a heavy wind and rain storm moved through the region. Rainfall totaled more than 3 inches throughout most of the state Monday afternoon, with some areas, including Jackson and Meriden, seeing more than 4 inches…