Environment
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Up to a foot of snow possible in NH this weekend. See totals by region
As the weekend begins, all of New England is bracing for what AccuWeather is calling “the biggest storm of the winter so far.” Sweeping across the country, the winter storm will dump heavy snow and ice all the way from Texas to Maine, and New Hampshire is no exception. The state is forecasted to receive as little as three inches in some…
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Why is it so cold? Seacoast sees coldest start to December in decades
The Seacoast of New Hampshire and Maine is experiencing the coldest start to December in decades, according to the National Weather Service of Gray, Maine. From Dec. 8 – 9, Portsmouth hit a low temperature of just 8 degrees, while many other parts of New Hampshire and Maine saw subzero temperatures.
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Epsom sanctuary gives senior dogs a peaceful goodbye
While most rescues promise a new beginning, Helen St. Pierre promises a gentle ending. On her family’s 20-acre property in Epsom, St. Pierre runs Old Dogs Go to Helen, a senior and hospice dog sanctuary for the animals with nowhere else to go—those too old, too fragile, or too medically complex for shelters or adopters.
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How much snow will NH get? What to know about coming storm
In New Hampshire, heavy snow accumulation is expected across the state, marking the first significant snowfall south of the mountains. The National Weather Service (NWS) of Gray, Maine has issued a winter storm watch for most of the state, warning of widespread, heavy snowfall and dangerous driving conditions.
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The secret life of goldenrod galls: Nature News
Galls are the plant’s response to the organism’s chemicals, which act like growth hormones, causing some sort of enlargement in the plant tissue, creating a home for the organism, and often serve as a source of nutrients. There are so many different types of galls — little wart-like maple leaf galls to those common spherical oak apple…
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The world’s deadliest animal is probably outside your New Hampshire home. See what CDC says
The world’s deadliest animal is probably outside your home right now. And no, it’s not a bear, or even a moose – it’s a mosquito.
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Have you heard of this NH hut challenge? Hikers compete for fastest time to hit all 8 huts
The White Mountains Hut Traverse is one of the most notable “Fastest Known Time” (FKT) routes in the Northeast United States. FKTs are speed records for running, hiking or cycling routes. But unlike an organized race, like a marathon, FKTs are self-organized and often done alone.
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Oil truck driver saves dog in Rochester fire: ‘What a courageous act’
Matthew Wrisley, an oil truck driver for D.F. Richard Energy, is being credited with saving a family’s dog in a fire that destroyed their home Sept. 23.
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Ultimate guide to White Mountain National Forest in the fall
Experience the best of White Mountain National Forest this fall—from hiking trails and scenic drives to zipline adventures and mountain biking.
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Fish flounder, people struggle in NH’s deepening drought
Around 90% of NH is currently experiencing moderate drought conditions. Here’s how that’s negatively impacting wildlife and water-dependent workers.
