"We will be the long-term custodian and again 100% owner of Black Mountain," Erik Mogensen wrote. "I am grateful that every single shareholder not only consented, but also allowed me to purchase back their stock at par to their original purchase price."

Heads up for those backcountry hikers and skiers.

“Dean made this decision in the best interest of FIRST to avoid potential distractions to its many stakeholders,” Laurie Leshin, FIRST’s board chair, said in a statement. Here's the latest from Todd Bookman.

Lot of big votes in NH today, like this one in Epping. Takeaway: "Epping has racked up more than 125 violations of the Clean Water Act, and it’ll require roughly $38 million to get the system back into compliance with state and federal regulators."

“The fact that they can move this far in such a short period of time is quite remarkable. This is a small animal we're talking about. So just the sheer distance moved is quite amazing and impressive to me.”

Most of New Hampshire's 221 towns have town elections Tuesday, March 10, with town meeting season in full swing. Towns traditionally hold their town meetings the second Tuesday in March, though some schedule their annual meetings in April or May.

Happy Daylight Saving Time … for those who celebrate. Meanwhile… www.nhpr.org/2026-03-07/b...

A new law signed this week by Gov. Kelly Ayotte means New Hampshire schools can resume broadcasting athletic events and recording students for academic assessments without running afoul of the state’s parental bill of rights.

Diana Fenton has worked as an attorney for the state for nearly two decades, first at the Department of Justice and currently at the state Department of Education.

Sandy from Goshen makes a point I’ve noticed, too — how big tickets items sometimes fly through, and it’s the smaller items that provoke heated debate at town meetings. (Same often holds for city and legislative realms.) www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026...

The committee's recommendation against opening the impeachment inquiry now heads to a vote by the full state House of Representatives.

Breaking news from Governor Ayotte this morning on the proposed ICE center in Merrimack.

Latest developments in this story include: The state’s congressional delegation announced legislation that would require local and state consultation before ICE constructs new detention centers.

Two great job openings at NHPR for digital media journalists. Check them out, and please share them with anyone you think might be interested.

Warmington, a former Executive Councilor, lost a bid for the Democratic primary nomination for governor two years ago.

Mary Stampone, New Hampshire's state climatologist, said this is one of the coldest, snowiest winters in New Hampshire since about 2018. “This is, you know, that's what our winters are supposed to be like."

“I had seen images from satellites without any geopolitical borders,” said Phil Browne, a teacher. “And just the beauty of this blue sphere and the background of blackness, and I wanted to get a feeling of what that was all about. I just thought I want to do this.” www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026...

“We’re really grateful,” said Kristina Zontini, owner of Super Secret Ice Cream in Bethlehem, on being a semifinalist. “It’s really cool to be recognized for things we do every day.” www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026...

A third proposal that would aim to charge a new “assessment” on luxury second homes will be heard by the state legislature’s Housing Committee. www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026...

Here it comes …

“These individuals just didn't have the proper gear or experience to be out there hiking in this,” NH Fish and Game Officer Chris McKee said.

Throwback to opening day at Cannon Mountain (11.22.25).

Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s spokesperson said she has asked Trump administration officials to reinstate the funding.

Breaking news: After six years, there’s been a major development in the Bear Brook case. Investigators believe they’ve solved one of the final mysteries of these murders. www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...

Story by my colleague Olivia Richardson: A group of masked people carrying swastika flags marched in front of the State House and tussled with passersby in Concord Saturday, according to several eyewitnesses.

Montgomery’s mother, Crystal Sorey, sued the state in September, alleging the state Division of Children Youth and Families failed to protect her 5-year-old daughter despite receiving reports from multiple people expressing concern that she was being abused. www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...

As one old saying goes: Whatever your lot in life, plant 🌱 something on it.

“Politics & Eggs” …

The climber, who is from Vermont, was heading toward the Cannon Cliffs with a companion from Concord when the ground beneath them gave way.

Don’t stop your grousing!

Feel us shaking … The quake was just off the coast of New Hampshire this morning.

“I have been blessed to have a great career,” U.S. Attorney Jane Young said. “I am a prosecutor at heart, but I'm also a public servant, and so I will explore any opportunity that is presented to me.”

Quick view from the chairlift—Cannon Mountain.

Still prefer my Charlie Brown-style tree. “In New Hampshire, though, the business for hybrid Korean/Balsam fir trees is thriving.” www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2024...

#Goneskiing … I’ve always loved this view of Lake Sunapee from the top of Skyway.

Ah, there’s the sun.

Let the ski season commence!

Salmon Falls River at Somersworth, NH, and Maine state line at Berwick, Maine.

Sunrise scene today from Bass Beach in North Hampton.

Sunrise today. And 60 degrees, on Nov. 17, in New Hampshire. #yikes

Another warmer-than-normal November evening here on the New Hampshire coast.

You know it’s a Friday when the sandwich you made for lunch becomes b fast instead.

Staycation … at FIVE81oNE in Portsmouth.

Sea foam amid the coastal flooding here in Rye, NH. Nasty stuff.

Part of the new(er), newish Portsmouth — looking up Hanover Street at Maplewood Avenue.

Ski season off to a good start here in New Hampshire. Recent snaps from Mount Sunapee.

It’s a new day.