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New Hampshire’s top 8 events this weekend (Jan. 19-21)
There is a lot of fun to be had in New Hampshire this weekend. From exploring your artistic side using liquid glass to an introductory forest bathing class, the range of events across our state is really something. Here are our top eight picks. Merrimack Valley Attend a 3D liquid glass workshop Jan. 19, 6:30-9…
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Explore these cozy winter farmers markets in New Hampshire
I’m not a big fan of summer, but I do love heading to my city’s farmers market to buy fresh veggies and see old friends. Luckily I live in New Hampshire where there are plenty of winter farmers markets. Here are some of our top picks throughout the state. Merrimack Valley Downtown Concord Winter…
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Op-ed: Writing-in Our History in New Hampshire
When the books on the 2024 election are written, there should be a chapter devoted to the efforts of the grassroots volunteers of the Granite State Write-In project. The tale of how a community of volunteers ran a campaign in a primary their national political party did not want. President Joe Biden surprised New Hampshire…
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New Hampshire residents call on 2024 candidates to address opioid crisis
Kerry Norton, the co-founder of Hope on a Haven Hill, is asking for candidates to do more to address the opioid epidemic in New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of hopeonhavenhill.org
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Eversource issues warning to New Hampshire residents: Beware of winter scams
Eversource is warning New Hampshire customers to watch out for surges, but not of the power kind. This is the time of year when there’s an increase in scam activity directed at their customers, according to a release from the utility company.
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The 20-year battle for recognizing Martin Luther King Day in New Hampshire
The state was one of the last, along with Utah and South Carolina, to celebrate Martin Luther King Day. It took 20 years, a grassroots campaign of thousands of people, threats from businesses to boycott, and nearly a dozen failed bills before it was finally celebrated for the first time on Jan. 17, 2000.
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VIDEO: Maine firefighters make snow angels during storm
Firefighters Eric Ouellette and Bruce Trott are seen in this footage making snow angels during the department’s storm coverage in Maine on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, parts of York County had received up to 18 inches of snow as of 10 pm on Sunday. Video Credit : Eliot Fire Department via Storyful…
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Navigating the new FAFSA? Here’s what you need to know.
The new FAFSA form has been released. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines eligibility for federal financial aid.
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‘Guys Who Give a $hit’: A NH group supporting local charities in a big way
The men of about 150 men, who call themselves the Guys who Give a $hit, get together four times a year to nominate a charity they want to give money to. They contribute $100 each, have some cold ones, and select three charities at random out of a hat. Representatives from all three charities are…
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VIDEO: Animals vs. New England snow
As over a foot of snow fell in New Hampshire last weekend, it’s impossible not to marvel at the sheer joy animals experience in this winter wonderland. While wildlife navigate the winter gracefully, our four-legged pals are the true snow enthusiasts, turning the snow-covered landscape into an adventure playground. @granitepost As over a foot of…
