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

    How Two Hospital Workers Brewed Up One of New Hampshire’s Favorite Breweries

    About two decades ago, Mike Holland was cooking meals in kitchen of North Country Hospital, while Darrell Bodnar was troubleshooting IT issues down the hall. They both loved beer and sports. And after hours, their real passion was brewing. What started as a kitchen experiment with hops and grains soon became their own business—Copper Pig…


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    Should New Hampshire Ditch Its State Motto?

    In today’s political and social climate, not everyone feels the slogan still represents the state’s values. When asked whether New Hampshire should keep or replace its motto, most respondents said it’s time for a change.


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    Where to get free tuition at colleges in NH

    Harvard University announced earlier this week that it will offer free tuition to students from families earning $200,000 or less per year. The move places Harvard alongside other elite institutions with large endowments that have introduced similar financial aid programs. Closer to home, several New Hampshire colleges are stepping up with their own tuition-free programs.…


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    Stop doomscrolling and start exploring: Follow these NH accounts for positivity

    If you want to break the doomscrolling habit while still enjoying your time online, try following these New Hampshire-based accounts that focus on uplifting, interesting, or fun content:


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    Trailblazing Women of NH: The Rebels Who Made History

    New Hampshire has been home to many trailblazing women who pushed boundaries and fought for equality. Here are four groundbreaking Granite State women who didn’t just make history—they shaped the future. Their fight for equality still inspires activists today.


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    The NH housing crisis just got worse — here’s why

    New data from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute has shown the depth of the housing crisis facing the Granite State. Here’s a look at the numbers:


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    Why Claremont’s indoor mini golf course is a must-visit

    Blackbeard’s Cove Adventure Golf has brought a new twist to mini golf in Claremont with an indoor 18-hole blacklight course. Featuring glowing pirate-themed obstacles like a ship, cannonballs, and sea creatures. Plus, the course is set to pirate music for a truly unique “Pirates of the Caribbean”-like experience. A round takes about 45 minutes, depending…


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    Adam Sandler’s ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ is in the works—here’s how the original has ties to New Hampshire

    New Hampshire’s own Adam Sandler is swinging into action once again with “Happy Gilmore 2,” set to hit Netflix later this year.We don’t have a release date yet for the sequel (or many details at all), but Sandler, who grew up in Manchester, recently joined Kelce and his brother Jason on the New Heights podcast…


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    4 NH employers land on Forbes’ best midsize list

    Four companies in New Hampshire have earned spots on Forbes’ list of the best midsize employers—and three of them have been around since at least the 1800s.


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    Live from New Hampshire: 5 SNL stars with Granite State roots

    It’s been 50 years since Saturday Night Live debuted on Oct. 11, 1975, with its first host, comedian George Carlin. You may not know that Carlin has a New Hampshire connection. He  summers at camp in New Hampshire as a kid, where he performed in talent shows. Now, nearly five decades later, the show remains…