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Country stores, village stores or general stores – these businesses have historically been something between a convenience store and a community center. They have struggled to survive as grocery chains and big box stores cropped up across New Hampshire.
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How can a New Hampshire country store survive in today’s economy?
Before big box stores, country stores were the main place to get groceries or a cup of coffee for miles. But now, the country store model faces a number of economic challenges.
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-28/how-can-a-new-hampshire-country-store-survive-in-todays-economy
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Inspections were set to end, but then the state was hit with a lawsuit. The court challenge came from a company that provides emissions testing equipment to NH's vehicle repair shops. And just a few days before the repeal was set to take effect a federal judge said the state had to pump the brakes.
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New Hampshire car inspections here to stay — for now
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against the state of New Hampshire from ending or suspending enforcement of the state's car inspections "until the U.S. Environmental Protection Ag...
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-28/nh-car-inspections-judge-grants-preliminary-injunction-against-repeal
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Doulas in New Hampshire are now able to seek certification through the state, a new process that will allow them to receive direct Medicaid reimbursement for their services.
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NH doulas can now get state certification and become eligible for Medicaid
Earlier this month, the state opened applications for its doula certification program.
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-28/nh-doulas-certification-medicaid-pregnancy-birth-delivery-new-hampshire
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In 1985, New Hampshire selected a group of teachers from across the state as finalists for NASA’s Teacher in Space program. Phil Browne from Goffstown High School was among them. Browne remembers meeting McAuliffe when they presented their project ideas to the state.
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‘I touch the future. I teach.’: A science teacher’s quest to honor Christa McAuliffe
Former Goffstown High School science teacher Phil Browne recalls how he tried to preserve McAuliffe’s legacy with his students.
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-28/i-touch-the-future-i-teach-a-science-teachers-quest-to-honor-christa-mcauliffe
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"I made quite clear both to the Department of Homeland Security as well as to the White House that I thought it was critical that there be full information provided to Merrimack,” Ayotte told reporters at a press conference Wednesday.
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Ayotte tells Trump, DHS that Merrimack should weigh in on potential ICE facility
Ayotte told reporters Wednesday that the federal government has not confirmed a leaked draft plan to convert a warehouse into a 1,500 person immigrant detention facility.
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Jane and Dave Balshaw, who have have been running the Canterbury Country Store for nearly three years, will close after this weekend.
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Canterbury Country Store closes, facing a wave of economic pressures
Country stores are iconic parts of New England’s landscape. But these nostalgic local businesses are facing some difficult economic challenges.
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-28/canterbury-country-store-closes-facing-a-wave-of-economic-pressures
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The New Hampshire Department of Justice launched an inquiry, which ultimately cleared the Judicial Branch of any criminal wrongdoing in its payments to Martin. Investigators did conclude that the judiciary had failed to follow its own personnel rules.
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New documents shed light on NH court personnel moves that led to $50K payout
The Attorney General’s office previously found the New Hampshire Judicial Branch didn’t violate any laws in its handling of a series of personnel maneuvers involving a top court official.
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-23/nh-courts-judiciary-dianne-martin-gordon-macdonald-supreme-court-new-hampshire-attorney-general
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You can get your gardening fix by tending to some house plants this winter. Emma Erler, lead horticulturist at Kirkwood Gardens and Homegrown NH host, says success growing houseplants comes down to choosing the right kind of plant.
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Homegrown NH: Help your houseplants thrive in NH’s long winters
Tips for success with a houseplant often comes down to choosing the right plant.
https://www.nhpr.org/show/homegrown-nh/2026-01-23/homegrown-nh-help-your-houseplants-thrive-in-nhs-long-winters
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U.S. District Judge Landya McCafferty has granted a preliminary injunction prohibiting the state of New Hampshire from ending its motor vehicle inspection program, which was set to be discontinued on Saturday.
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New Hampshire car inspections here to stay — for now
A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction against the state of New Hampshire from ending or suspending enforcement of the state's car inspections "until the U.S. Environmental Protection Ag...
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-28/nh-car-inspections-judge-grants-preliminary-injunction-against-repeal
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Judge Daniel Will needs to be confirmed by the five-member Executive Council to take a seat on the New Hampshire Supreme Court.
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-27/nh-new-hampshire-supreme-court-justice-ayotte-daniel-will-nomination
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Ayotte taps Superior Court judge, Daniel Will, to join NH's highest court
Will, who also served as the state's first solicitor general, needs to be confirmed by the five-member Executive Council to take a seat on the Supreme Court.
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-27/nh-new-hampshire-supreme-court-justice-ayotte-daniel-will-nomination
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Forty years ago today, the space shuttle Challenger exploded just moments after liftoff — claiming the lives of New Hampshire teacher Christa McAuliffe and six other crew members. We invite you to join us in reflecting on McAuliffe's enduring legacy.
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The mayor believes a pillow tax in Portsmouth — could bring in about $1 million in additional revenue per year. There are more than 2,000 hotel rooms in Portsmouth, city officials said.
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Portsmouth mayor upset NH legislature won't back 'pillow tax' for hotel, room rentals
A New Hampshire state Senate committee held a hearing last week on the bill to enable towns and cities to adopt a "municipal occupancy fee" for room rentals. The committee voted 3-2 to recommend the b...
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-23/portsmouth-mayor-upset-nh-legislature-wont-back-hotel-room-pillow-tax
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte plans to nominate Christopher Ellms Jr., the current deputy commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Energy, to lead the Public Utilities Commission.
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Ayotte nominates state energy official to lead NH's Public Utilities Commission
Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced Tuesday that she would nominate Christopher Ellms Jr., the current deputy commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Energy, for the role of chairman of the Public Uti...
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-27/ayotte-public-utilities-commission-nh-energ-newhampshire-ellms-politics-puc
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Walking the dog is often a solitary undertaking. You and your four-legged friend, hitting the streets or the trails, day after day, month after month, in all types of weather. But the K9 Adventure Club is looking to make that routine a bit more social, for both person and pet.
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How a dog walking club is socializing pets —and their people — across NH
The K9 Adventure Club organizes free group walks each Sunday, allowing dogs and their owners the opportunity to explore new places.
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-25/how-a-dog-walking-club-is-socializing-pets-and-their-people-across-nh
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Brown researchers wanted to know: Could providing trained therapists and structured suicide-prevention support to people while they’re incarcerated reduce their risk of suicidal behavior after they return to the community?
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Suicide prevention in jail shows promising results, Brown University study finds
Researchers tested therapy and follow-up support for people behind bars in Rhode Island and Michigan — and saw suicide attempts drop 55% after release
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After the Challenger explosion, NASA deemed it too risky to send private citizens to space. Forty years later, things are looking very different. But how is safety being regulated for private space companies? And what happens if something goes wrong?
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Outside/In: In Challengers wake, the ethics of sending citizens to space
The FAA doesn't regulate safety for commercial space passengers. Is that a good thing?
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Social media apps have long been accused of being harmful to children. Now those claims will come before a jury for the first time in a trial kicking off Tuesday in a Los Angeles courtroom.
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Meta, TikTok and YouTube are on trial over whether their apps hurt children
A trial kicking off in a Los Angeles courtroom marks the first time a jury will hear claims that social media companies knowingly hook young users and cause harm.
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A plan to require bike and e-bike owners in New Hampshire to pay a $50 annual state registration fee is drawing a peloton of opposition. 🚲
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Proposed $50 bike registration fee faces fierce pushback: ‘It's not looking too good’
The bill in the New Hampshire House would require an annual registration fee for bikes and e-bikes that use public roads and paths.
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The federal government rarely responds to our questions about immigration enforcement, making it hard to know exactly what they’re doing on a local level. We take other steps to understand what’s happening — and to make sure we’re reporting on this issue responsibly.
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How we try to separate fact from fiction when reporting on ICE activity in New Hampshire
Our newsroom aims to avoid amplifying rumors before we've taken steps to verify the facts.
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With snow already on the ground across New Hampshire, and more on the way, cardiologists warn that there are several ways that shoveling snow can put extra strain on the heart.
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The new Kid Governor of New Hampshire will be officially inaugurated at the State House Tuesday. Boscawen Elementary School fifth grader Liv Crete-Sayer was elected by thousands of her peers across the state in November.
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Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in his second act. Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch: The New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks.
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Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis after Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen, was killed during an encounter with immigration officials on Saturday morning.
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5 things to know about the latest Minneapolis shooting
Tensions are escalating in Minneapolis after Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a U.S. citizen, was killed during an encounter with immigration officials on Saturday morning. Here is what to know.
https://www.nhpr.org/national/2026-01-25/5-things-to-know-about-the-latest-minneapolis-shooting
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Many immigrants are afraid to leave their homes — let alone go to work — as masked ICE agents escalate their operations in Maine. But at apparel manufacturer American Roots in Westbrook, staff and community volunteers are trying to protect immigrant workers by standing watch.
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Maine community members form a human wall to keep local workers safe from ICE
At apparel manufacturer American Roots in Westbrook, Maine, staff and community volunteers are trying to protect immigrant workers by standing watch as they arrive and leave for the day.
https://bit.ly/3YVOyJN
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Congressional leaders are pushing back against the Trump administration's account of the killing of Alex Pretti, the 37-year-old shot dead by federal officers during an immigration enforcement protest in Minneapolis.
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Senate Democrats and Republicans call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti
Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn., accuses the federal government of a 'cover up,' and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., warns White House against attempts to "shut down an investigation."
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On Feb. 28, a top judicial branch official was summoned to a meeting with two New Hampshire Supreme Court justices. The fallout from that meeting — outlined in a series of newly released documents — reveals strain within the highest level of the state’s judiciary.
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New documents shed light on NH court personnel moves that led to $50K payout
The Attorney General’s office previously found the New Hampshire Judicial Branch didn’t violate any laws in its handling of a series of personnel maneuvers involving a top court official.
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-23/nh-courts-judiciary-dianne-martin-gordon-macdonald-supreme-court-new-hampshire-attorney-general
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Hear Writers on a New England Stage Saturdays at 3 p.m. on NHPR Books, or download each conversation as a podcast wherever you get your audio. Patricia Cornwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and widely considered one of the world’s top crime writers.
https://bit.ly/4abpAw8
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The Merrimack town council sent a letter to federal and state officials Friday voicing opposition to ICE establishing a processing facility in their community.
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Merrimack leaders say they oppose ICE facility in letter to state, federal officials
The town council sent a letter to the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Gov. Ayotte and others Friday outlining why they believe a potential ICE facility would negatively affect the town.
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“Although it's something that I worry about, and often drives me nuts, I know it's going to happen and we're going to have folks out there."
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Still thinking about hiking this weekend? Here’s what one NH rescuer wants you to know
Fish and Game Sergeant Matthew Holmes knows the severe winter weather this weekend won’t stop some hikers.
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-23/nh-new-hampshire-winter-hiking-bad-weather-white-mountains-mount-washington-presidentials-hiker-safety
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Former U.S. Rep. Richard Swett, who served as U.S. Ambassador to Denmark in the late 90s, spoke with All Things Considered host Julia Furukawa about the controversy and the relationship between America and Denmark.
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Former Ambassador to Denmark on where he sees a U.S. deal with Greenland going
Former New Hampshire Congressman Richard Swett served as an ambassador to Denmark under the Clinton administration. He spoke about the relationship between the U.S. and Denmark historically, and how h...
https://bit.ly/4qDuCr6
6 days ago
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"On skates, the world you can explore expands,” says NH Audubon's Grace McCulloch, co-host of Something Wild. “You are gliding across wetlands and ponds that in summer are thick with cattails and water lilies."
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Something Wild: When ice rewrites the wild
Ice changes the landscape, and that’s especially true on beaver ponds.
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“Seeing the extraordinary and the ordinary, to me, that’s a big piece of Christa’s mission,” said Laurie MacKenzie Gordon, who taught a women's history class develooped by Christa McAuliffe. “She was a feminist, empowering women and girls … and she did that through the study of history.”
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How Christa McAuliffe has shaped women’s American history
One year following the Challenger space shuttle disaster, Laurie MacKenzie Gordon began teaching American Women’s History at Concord High School – a class originally developed and taught by McAuliffe.
https://bit.ly/4q01CJc
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In 2025, New England saw a tenfold increase in the number of immigrants who were deported, compared to the previous year. This big push requires the participation of federal, regional and local institutions -- something that’s been happening across New England.
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Map: How mass deportation happens in New England
Immigration arrests and deportations have shot up in New England, with the participation of federal, regional and local institutions.
https://www.nhpr.org/2025-12-18/map-how-mass-deportation-happens-in-new-england
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Dan Dolan, the president of the New England Power Generators Association, spoke with NHPR’s All Things Considered host Julia Furukawa about the new power line and what it could mean for New Hampshire’s electricity costs and hydropower future.
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What the new hydropower transmission line in Maine could mean for NH’s energy future
A 145-mile transmission line bringing electricity from Canada into the New England grid through Maine began commercial operations Friday. It’s an alternative to the Northern Pass, the failed proposal ...
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-16/what-the-new-hydropower-transmission-line-in-maine-could-mean-for-nhs-energy-future
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🎶 Hear a full hour with one of New Orleans premier musical acts — Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars — with elements of early jazz, swing, New Orleans R+B, brass band, second line, soul, and more. It's a show that will put you right in the Big Easy.
https://bit.ly/4r8f4vp
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The Department of Homeland Security confirmed Wednesday it is undertaking an enforcement operation in Maine, dubbed "Catch of the Day," saying it was focused on the "worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens."
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Maine communities, businesses grapple with the fallout of ICE surge
On the second day of the federal operation, some local officials and residents are pushing back on ICE's tactics, while the Department of Homeland Security cites the arrest of several people with crim...
https://www.nhpr.org/2026-01-22/maine-communities-businesses-grapple-with-the-fallout-of-ice-surge
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Catch the New Hampshire News Recap on air on NHPR Fridays at 7:45 a.m. and 9:45 a.m., and it's available as a podcast.
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NH News Recap: Manchester School District says it will watch for any potential ICE activity
Reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Manchester schools spread across social media and within local communities this week. The Manchester School District says it has not received any subs...
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The NH Republican State Committee found itself with a new chairman Thursday — its third leader in less than two weeks. Here's the story:
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NH GOP has new leader — again — after RNC rules against previous election
Scott Maltzie assumes the chairmanship after a clash over Paul Callaghan's election by the state Republican Executive Committee.
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A federal judge is expected to decide soon on whether New Hampshire can proceed with its plan to end mandatory motor vehicle inspections on Jan. 31, or if doing so would put the state out of compliance with the federal Clean Air Act.
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Judge expected to rule quickly on fate of New Hampshire motor vehicle inspections
Lawyers for the company that operates emissions testing equipment in the state asked a federal judge Thursday to block the looming repeal of mandatory vehicle inspections for New Hampshire drivers.
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GPS is essential these days. We use it for everything — from hunters figuring out where the heck they are in the backcountry, to a delivery truck finding a grocery store, to keeping clocks in sync. But our reliance on GPS may also be changing our brains.
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Outside/In: This is your brain on GPS
We’re outsourcing one of the most important human skills to satellites and smartphones. What would happen if GPS disappeared?
https://www.nhpr.org/environment/2025-08-23/outside-in-this-is-your-brain-on-gps
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A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration illegally defunded college and career support for more than 1,000 New Hampshire students, saying the administration used arbitrary and vague reasons for discontinuing grants.
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Judge rules the Trump administration illegally defunded academic support for nearly 1,200 NH students
A federal judge has overturned cuts to funding for NH’s TRIO career and college support program, which the Trump administration said contained illegal equity initiatives.
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-22/trump-trio-grants-first-generation-college-career-counseling-low-income-students-linda-mcmahon-department-education
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Thousands of families have been caught in a very specific wrinkle of U.S. law over the past year: the complex interaction between criminal and civil immigration courts. This is one family's story.
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‘They don’t know the damage they’ve caused me’: NH family navigates ICE detention
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested more than 270,000 people nationwide since President Trump took office a year ago. For one Manchester family, an arrest by ICE has meant the loss of a h...
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-22/nh-new-hampshire-immigration-deportation-ice-immigrants-manchester
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The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center in Concord serves as a lasting symbol of Christa McAuliffe's legacy. As its former director explains, “She wanted all her students to use the world as their classroom.”
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How a Concord science museum has helped honor Christa McAuliffe's legacy
The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center is one part of McAuliffe's legacy. Jeanne Gerulskis, former executive director of the museum, remembers its humble beginnings as a small planetarium in the 1990s...
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The Manchester School District says it has not received any substantiated reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity at its schools as of Thursday morning and would continue to monitor the situation.
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No confirmed reports of ICE activity at Manchester schools
School officials in Manchester received reports of potential ICE activity in Manchester on Wednesday and Thursday.
https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-01-22/no-confirmed-reports-of-ice-activity-at-manchester-schools
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Did you know heating equipment is a leading cause of fire in New Hampshire? Learn how to minimize your risk and stay safe during extreme cold.
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How to weather the extreme cold: NH emergency shelter info, safety tips and more
Find out where to go for help and how to stay safe as the temperature gets dangerously low.
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The newest edition of the Weekender is here — and it’s serving drag, demogorgons, and plenty of reasons to get out of the house this winter 🎨⛸️
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10 Things to Do in NH this weekend: A 'PowerPop' drag tribute, family dancing and demogorgons
Plus, Parent’s Night Out in Merrimack and an ice carving contest in Concord.
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Coming soon: A new podcast about water contamination in New Hampshire and beyond, from NHPR's Document team🚰 All episodes available Jan. 29, wherever you get your podcasts.
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An ICE official told Fox News that the agency has arrested nearly 50 people in Maine as part of an immigration enforcement surge. The latest from our news partners at
@mainepublic.org.
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ICE confirms Maine immigration surge, tells Fox News nearly 50 arrests have been made so far
ICE deputy assistant director Patricia Hyde told Fox her agency is targeting 1,400 immigrants in Maine.
https://www.nhpr.org/2026-01-21/ice-confirms-maine-immigration-surge-on-fox-news-claims-nearly-50-arrests-so-far
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Two culinary stars from New Hampshire are among the James Beard Award semifinalists announced Wednesday.
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Two NH culinary stars named James Beard Award semifinalists
The James Beard Foundation named Evan Hennessey of Dover to its list of Best Chefs in the Northeast. Meanwhile, Super Secret Ice Cream in Bethlehem gets recognition for the third year in a row.
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What is the Monroe Doctrine? And what does it have to do with President Trump's approach to foreign policy? Our friends at
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explain.
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Refresher Course: What’s the Monroe Doctrine got to do with Trump’s foreign policies?
The Monroe Doctrine has shaped U.S. interference in Latin America since 1823. It was also cited in Trump's 2025 national security strategy and used to justify his attack on Venezuela.
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