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

  • Local

    4 things to do in New Hampshire this weekend

    From festive craft shows and sparkling estate celebrations to charming tree lightings and candlelit strolls, there’s plenty to see, do, and shop for this season. Here’s a roundup of some of the best things to do in New Hampshire this weekend. 


  • Local

    Epsom sanctuary gives senior dogs a peaceful goodbye

    While most rescues promise a new beginning, Helen St. Pierre promises a gentle ending. On her family’s 20-acre property in Epsom, St. Pierre runs Old Dogs Go to Helen, a senior and hospice dog sanctuary for the animals with nowhere else to go—those too old, too fragile, or too medically complex for shelters or adopters.


  • Local

    We asked, you answered: Who should be president in 2028?

    A new University of New Hampshire poll shows former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leading the Democratic field with 19% support, followed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom (15%) and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (14%). Former Vice President and 2024 nominee Kamala Harris trails at 11%. On the Republican side, Vice President JD Vance holds a…


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    9 things to do in NH this weekend

    The holidays are in full swing across New Hampshire, and there’s no shortage of festive fun this weekend. From tree lightings and gingerbread displays to visits with Santa, here are nine things to do in New Hampshire this weekend:


  • We asked, you answered: Did NH’s senators cave too soon on reopening the government?

    This week, we asked readers: Did New Hampshire’s senators put people over politics, or cave too soon on the shutdown? Here’s what they had to say…


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    4 fun things to do in New Hampshire this weekend

    Ready to lean into the holiday season? From historic homes decked out for Thanksgiving to bustling craft fairs and even a cannabis conference (because New Hampshire keeps things interesting), here are a few standout events happening around the state this weekend:


  • Local

    5 things to do in NH this weekend

    A version of this story appears in the Granite Post newsletter. Subscribe here. From handmade goods and specialty foods to interactive workshops and family programs, New England is buzzing with events this weekend. Check out these highlights across New Hampshire and nearby Massachusetts: 🎨 29th Annual New England Craft and Specialty Food Fair Topsfield, MA,…


  • Local

    We asked, you answered: How are health insurance hikes impacting you?

    This week, we asked readers how are health insurance price hikes affecting their budget, coverage, or peace of mind. Here’s what they said…


  • Local

    Market Basket launches its own beer. Here’s where to buy it

    Market Basket has officially entered the craft beer scene. The grocery chain announced the release of MB Lager, a light lager brewed in collaboration with Zero Gravity Beer in Burlington, Vermont.


  • Local

    With SNAP benefits cut, NH steps in with a temporary fix

    The state has rolled out a $2 million plan starting Nov. 5 for the next five weeks. The money will fund mobile food pantries for SNAP recipients only and boost traditional pantries that serve anyone in need.