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New Hampshire disability community rallies against federal cuts to special education
Earlier this month, the Trump administration laid off 466 employees within the Department of Education office responsible for ensuring states are complying with the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The layoffs at the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, which administers roughly $15 billion in federal special education funding, are the latest in…
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Bestselling NH author Jodi Picoult pushes back after her musical is canceled by Indiana high school
Author Jodi Picoult has the dubious honor of being banned in two mediums this fall — her books and now a musical based on her novel “Between the Lines.”
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We asked, you answered: What frustrates you about your political party?
Political parties are full of ideas, energy, and occasionally… questionable decisions. They inspire, they frustrate, and sometimes they get things spectacularly wrong. And let’s be honest—no one’s on board with every single move. This week, we asked readers what frustrates them most about their political party. Here’s what they told us…
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Who’s New Hampshire’s biggest landowner? The biggest private land owner owns 23,000 acres
New Hampshire might not be a big state, but how much land the biggest landowner has might surprise you.
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New Hampshire distillery makes some of the best craft specialty spirits in the country, per USA TODAY
One New Hampshire distillery is home to some of the best specialty craft spirits in the country, according to USA TODAY’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. Tamworth Distilling takes inspiration for their craft spirits from the surrounding natural environment. Ingredients are sourced from local farms, the distillery’s own backyard gardens or the New Hampshire wilderness.
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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K
With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…
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9 events for your weekend calendar
It’s the final countdown to Halloween, and New Hampshire is packed with pumpkin patches, haunted happenings, plenty of sweet treats, and other events. Here are nine things to do in New Hampshire this weekend.
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New Hampshire has 6th highest median household income in US. How does your income compare
New Hampshire household income is higher than most states, according to a new ranking by online finance publication Visual Capitalist.
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3 charming New Hampshire Towns that are straight of storybooks
From Uncle Sam’s house to covered bridges, these three New Hampshire towns have charm to spare.
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Dover’s new plan for downtown lights as diseased trees are being taken down
This holiday season will bring a change to the traditional lighting downtown along Central Avenue in Dover. Instead of lighting diseased trees that are currently being replaced, along with light poles, a new community effort will illuminate buildings and bring other holiday decor.
