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New Hampshire’s top 7 events this weekend (Dec. 22-24)
Whether you’re inclined towards outdoor winter pursuits or favor the cozy ambiance of indoor revelries, New Hampshire offers a diverse array of choices. Check out our top seven recommendations for the upcoming weekend:
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What keeps NH teachers going: Meet Liz Duclos, 2024 teacher of the year
Amidst a teacher shortage both locally and nationally, we’re asking New Hampshire teachers what keeps them teaching and what challenges they face in their profession. Here’s the first installment of our series.
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VIDEO: The storm’s aftermath in the Jackson area Chamber of Commerce
Check out this footage from the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce capturing a relentless river engulfing trees and surging over a bridge. Jackson took a beating as the rain, coupled with snowmelt from rising temperatures, led to road closures and early school dismissals statewide. Luckily, the water receded on Tuesday and most of the roads…
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New Hampshire volunteers make 8th trip to help Ukrainian orphans
Alex Ray, owner of the Common Man family of restaurants, volunteers for the nonprofit Common Man for Ukraine and the Rotary Club of Plymouth, are on their way home from a three-day trip in the war-torn country to deliver holiday gifts, goodies, and much-needed supplies to 1,300 orphans.
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How to upcycle your Christmas tree in New Hampshire after the holidays
While your tree is no longer the place under which you stash presents, doesn’t mean it can’t be a gift. There are many upcycling alternatives including gardening, crafting, and heating.
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Where to celebrate the winter solstice in NH
The celebration of the solstice dates back to Pagan times and was referred to as the yule. Here in the Granite State, we also celebrate—a lot. This is a listing of Winter Solstice celebrations happening Thursday and Friday. If you can’t make it to an official celebration, walk outside at noon. That’s when your shadow…
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VIDEO: When do you put up your Christmas decorations?
The great Christmas tree debate is on! How soon is too soon to put up your Christmas tree? We hit the streets to hear what our fellow Granite Staters had to say. @granitepost 🎄 ✨ The great Christmas tree debate is on! 🤔 How soon is too soon to put up your Christmas tree? We…
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Jackson residents share what it’s like to face unprecedented flooding
Jackson was one of the hardest hit areas in Monday’s storm. About 6 inches of rain fell within three hours, according to the National Weather Service. The rain, combined with snowmelt from warming temperatures, along with runoff from the mountain, led to an unprecedented amount of flooding in Jackson. Roads closed and schools dismissed students…
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VIDEO: Why are you a teacher in New Hampshire?
What do NH teachers love about their jobs? Find out what the state’s 2024 teacher of the year, Liz Duclos of Pembroke Hill School, had to say. @granitepost What do NH teachers love about their jobs? Find out what the state's 2024 teacher of the year, Liz Duclos of Pembroke Hill School, had to say…
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New Hampshire faces road closures and power outages in wake of intense storm
More than 70,000 New Hampshire homes lost power Monday and about 70 roads were blocked for periods of time as a heavy wind and rain storm moved through the region. Rainfall totaled more than 3 inches throughout most of the state Monday afternoon, with some areas, including Jackson and Meriden, seeing more than 4 inches…
