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Bestselling cars in New Hampshire
As luxury-brand vehicles continue to swell the market, the average price for a new car in the U.S. has modestly declined, signaling an increased desire for consumer affordability after average vehicle prices hit record highs in 2022. Only 9 out of 275 new car models had an average transaction price below $25,000 in February 2024, according to…
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Hampton then and now: Keeping up with the Redmans
Turning onto Locke Road from High Street in Hampton, you pass by three older Hampton houses, each with a unique story — a charming Colonial on property that was the beginning of the Redman homesteads, a house that was part of a successful shoe factory, and a sprawling Colonial Revival that started as a modest…
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Which grocery stores are open in NH on Thanksgiving? Only a few, and with adjusted hours
Have you ever started to cook an elaborate dinner only to realize you forgot to purchase an important ingredient from the grocery store? It happens to the best of us. If you need to make a last-minute cranberry sauce run on Thanksgiving, you might find it difficult to locate an open grocery store.
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Farmers Almanac to cease publishing after 208 years
Publishers of the Farmers’ Almanac, an annual publication printed since 1818 that provides practical information for planning the year, including long-range weather forecasts, gardening advice, and astronomical data, announced Nov. 6 that its 2026 edition will be its last.
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Wendy’s to close roughly 300 stores nationwide starting in late 2025. Are any in NH?
Fast food chain Wendy’s is planning to close hundreds more stores just a year after shuttering 140 locations. The closings could include some stores in New Hampshire and Maine.
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Best dive bars in Seacoast? 8 spots loved by locals for stiff drinks and good times
Seacoast dining is becoming higher end, but there are still a few holes in the wall for locals to enjoy. Eli Sokorelis estimated there were probably 20 to 30 dive bars in the Portsmouth area when he opened State Street Saloon in 1983. Most are gone, he said, the watering holes replaced with expensive development…
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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.
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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.
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Ready to hit the slopes? NH ski resorts set opening dates for the season
Although there’s a nice chill in the air, it’s not time to hit the slopes in New Hampshire – yet. Some Granite State ski areas have announced tentative opening dates for the 2025 to 2026 season. Here’s what we know.
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5 events for your weekend calendar in NH
Looking for something to do this weekend? From jazz and circus arts to handmade crafts and classic rock tributes, there’s no shortage of music, art, and local flavor around New Hampshire. Here are a few events worth checking out:
