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Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try
The ice cream challenge is thought to have begun more than four decades ago at the Pine Grove Furnace General Store in Gardners, a few miles north of the current true halfway point on the 2,197-mile (3,536-kilometer) trail. Thru-hikers, as they’re known, are the fraction of the trail’s 3 million annual visitors who attempt to…
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Sandra Oh gives Dartmouth grads the ultimate life tip
Award-winning actor Sandra Oh gave the Dartmouth Class of 2025 a sendoff to remember at the commencement on Sunday, complete with a dance party.
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How one local turned social media into a love letter to the Upper Valley
Hey Upper Valley is a website and social media account covering events, restaurants, and hidden gems of the Upper Valley region of Vermont and New Hampshire. It’s a one-man operation started by a person who just really loves the area. We caught up with the guy behind the account. Here’s our Q&A.
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July 4 fireworks displays, parades, & other events in NH
Celebrate July 4th in New Hampshire with these can’t miss fireworks displays, parades, and events. Here’s what you need to know.
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Top events in NH this weekend
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Whether you’re hunting for rare plants, dancing in Concord, or keeping an eye out for Bigfoot, there’s something for everyone. Here are a few ways to celebrate the start of summer across New Hampshire.
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Take a trip along the Black Heritage Trail of NH
The Black Heritage Trail features a series of historic markers throughout NH towns. It serves as an acknowledgment of the history of Black Americans.
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Hampton Beach Oceanarium hosts Lucky, a one-in-30-million ‘feisty’ orange lobster
Explore the Ocean World Oceanarium has a new tenant, an extremely rare orange lobster just added to its tank.
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Market Square Day 2025 in Portsmouth: What to know about food, vendors, parking, 10K race
The 48th annual Market Square Day festival and 10K road race will take over Portsmouth’s downtown on Saturday, June 14.
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Hampton Beach Sand Sculpting Classic celebrates 25 years of artistry
What started ever so modestly in June 2000 with a single sculpture of a commemorative coin will celebrate its 25th anniversary this Friday when an elite international field of sculptors take to the sand for the Hampton Beach Master Sand Sculpting Classic.
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A crucial safety net: New Hampshire families rely on Head Start
In New Hampshire, where childcare options are limited, Head Start serves as a crucial support system for low-income families. Advocates warn that defunding the program would trigger widespread consequences, from job losses and overwhelmed social services to long-term setbacks for children and the state’s economy.
