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Dartmouth College alumna Rachel Dratch, an actor and comedian known for her work on āSaturday Night Live,ā will return to her old stomping grounds in Hanover, N.H., to headline the 2026 commencement ceremony, the school announced.
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Rachel Dratch of āSNLā fame to deliver keynote speech at Dartmouthās commencement - The Boston Globe
The Lexington, Mass., native announced her selection with a video in which she dressed up as Dartmouthās president. Of course.
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about 15 hours ago
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A state lawmaker in New Hampshire struck a defiant tone Monday as a panel of his colleagues heard testimony on whether he should be reprimanded or even expelled over his inflammatory social media posts, including one especially controversial Holocaust reference.
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āThis is absurdā: N.H. lawmaker defends Holocaust reference he made on social media as a joke - The Boston Globe
Republican Representative Travis Corcoran struck a defiant tone as colleagues heard testimony on whether he should be reprimanded or perhaps even expelled from the Legislature over his inflammatory social media posts.
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about 15 hours ago
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Three people have died in shootings involving police in New Hampshire so far this year, all within the past month.
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N.H. police involved in three fatal shootings in April alone, as many as seen in all of 2025 - The Boston Globe
Besides the officer-involved incidents, an additional five homicides have been reported in the state this year, including three in April, though authorities said that doesnāt represent an uptick.
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about 16 hours ago
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Have you ever wanted your own private island? Usually a dream reserved for the top 1 percent, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom house at 1 Nay Pond Island in Milan, N.H., can make that dream a picturesque, remote reality for $337,700.
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This tiny island in New Hampshire offers rustic off-the-grid living for $337,700. See the photos. - The Boston Globe
A tiny island in Milan, New Hampshire, offers rustic off-the-grid living for $337,700.
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about 17 hours ago
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From New Hampshire Bulletin: Australiaās Great Barrier Reef, Egyptās Great Pyramids, Arizonaās Grand Canyon ⦠and New Hampshireās own Mount Washington?
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Commission sets sights on UNESCO recognition for Mount Washington - The Boston Globe
The stewards of the Northeastās tallest mountain are pushing for it to join the ranks of World Heritage Sites like Yellowstone National Park and the Statue of Liberty.
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about 18 hours ago
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The same federal judge who ordered New Hampshire officials in January to take āall steps necessaryā to keep the stateās motor vehicle inspections program up and running decided on Wednesday not to hold them in contempt, even though the program is still suspended.
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Judge spares N.H. officials from contempt proceedings over halted motor vehicle inspections - The Boston Globe
The state is seeking a new vendor for inspections, which the judge says is evidence that officials are in āsubstantial complianceā with her order.
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about 19 hours ago
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Police are investigating after a 34-year-old woman was struck and killed by a logging truck along a highway in Keene, N.H., on Thursday, police said.
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N.H. woman dies after being struck by logging truck, police say - The Boston Globe
Authorities identified the victim as Greta Wold of Lisbon, N.H.
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7 days ago
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New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella is warning residents about an ongoing wave of scam texts that claim to be from N.H. courts, including ones that use QR codes to direct recipients to payment.
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N.H. Attorney General warns of scam texts impersonating courts - The Boston Globe
Officials received reports from consumers who received text messages alleging they missed a court date or owed a fine.
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8 days ago
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The New Hampshire House and Senate are both back in session Thursday, with agendas that cover several topics of interest. Here are a few of the noteworthy items coming up for a vote:
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N.H. lawmakers to vote on increasing tolls, civil rights, and k-12 education - The Boston Globe
The New Hampshire House and Senate are both back in session Thursday, with agendas that cover several topics of interest. Here are a few of the noteworthy items coming up for a vote.
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8 days ago
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A missing hiker from West Roxbury was found dead Tuesday on a trail on Franconia Notch in New Hampshireās White Mountains, officials said Wednesday.
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Missing Boston hiker found dead on White Mountains trail - The Boston Globe
The hiker "was prepared for warmer conditions and not the 3-5 inches of snow that had fallen between Sunday and Monday in the Franconia Notch area," officials said.
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9 days ago
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A North Reading man was rescued from a trail in the White Mountains on Monday, officials said, the sixth Massachusetts hiker rescued in New Hampshire in four days.
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Sixth Mass. hiker rescued from White Mountains in four days - The Boston Globe
On Monday, the hiker got caught in a snowstorm and made a wrong turn, officials said.
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Six decades since Temple Grandin was a student at Hampshire Country School, sheās returning on April 22 with a message for the next generation of neurodivergent youth: The world desperately needs people like you who think differently.
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Temple Grandin returns to her N.H. school with a message for neurodivergent youth: āSkyās the limitā - The Boston Globe
Grandin considers the early years she spent in N.H. as one of the most formative experiences of her life.
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10 days ago
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A former high school educator who was convicted of attempted sex trafficking for arranging to pay for an encounter with a 12-year-old girl at a hotel in Manchester, N.H., was sentenced Monday to more than 13 years in federal prison.
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Educator caught in N.H. child sex trafficking sting sentenced to more than 13 years in prison - The Boston Globe
Stacey Ray Lancaster had been overseeing the Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps program at Manchester West High School in Manchester, N.H.
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A man was found dead early Monday in a Haverhill, N.H., apartment in a case that investigators have deemed suspicious, prosecutors said.
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Man found dead in Haverhill, N.H. apartment; police say death is suspicious - The Boston Globe
Police were called to a residence on Nelson Street in the āearly morning hours," officials said.
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11 days ago
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Two teenagers from Plymouth were rescued from the summit of Mount Washington on Saturday after they were caught in harsh conditions with cold temperatures and high winds, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game Department.
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Two Plymouth teens rescued from Mt. Washington summit amid cold, high winds - The Boston Globe
The teens told officers they had been hiking on the summit when they were caught in severe weather ahead of forecasted snow.
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11 days ago
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After all, the highs of last spring came right before the fall. Thereās a lot to celebrate: moving off chemo, reclaiming her life, and anything and everything she can celebrate with Annie.
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New Hampshireās āAli on the Runā had already beaten cancer. Then it came back. - The Boston Globe
Ali Feller, host of a top-charting running podcast, has served as the race announcer for the Boston Marathon since 2023. After receiving good news this spring, she'll be back at Boylston Street on Monday.
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15 days ago
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A team of space scientists from the University of New Hampshire visited their classroom on Tuesday, when the students took turns trying on virtual reality headsets and stepping into a digital laboratory that mimics the physics of space.
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Virtual reality headsets ābring outer space closer to homeā for N.H. third-graders - The Boston Globe
A team of UNH space scientists visited a classroom, where third-graders took turns trying on VR headsets and stepping into a digital laboratory that mimics the physics of space.
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Dozens of commercial vehicles were pulled off New Hampshire highways Tuesday after state troopers determined their mechanical conditions posed an immediate danger to other drivers during a one-day safety initiative, officials said.
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Dozens of vehicles removed from New Hampshire roads during brake safety initiative - The Boston Globe
Troopers conducted 176 inspections at weigh station facilities on Interstate 93 in Windham and along Route 101 in Epping, officials said.
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Around New England, oysters are dying at alarming rates during the winter months. Now, scientists in New Hampshire are trying to figure out why, as the future of the regionās youngest and smallest oyster industry hangs in the balance. š¦Ŗ
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New England oysters are dying over the winter. N.H. scientists are trying to figure out why. - The Boston Globe
As oysters in parts of New England are dying at alarming rates during the winter months, scientists are working to understand why and what can be done to stop it.
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16 days ago
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The deadline has arrived for Americans to file their 2025 federal income tax returns, and lawmakers in New Hampshire are marking the occasion in a way that highlights how their state differs from most.
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N.H. Republicans push for constitutional ban on state income tax - The Boston Globe
The deadline has arrived for Americans to file their 2025 federal income tax returns, and lawmakers in New Hampshire are marking the occasion in a way that highlights how their state differs from most.
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16 days ago
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āI think right now is a good time for kids and parents and everybody to have these very basic messages that we can all share,ā Leach said in an interview, smiling as she recounted how her neighbors had sent copies of the story to their grandchildren.
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Retired educator, 86, pens storybook reminding N.H. preschoolers to āshare more joyā - The Boston Globe
She read her stories aloud to young students at the preschool near her assisted living community, as part of a long-running partnership with mutual benefits.
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17 days ago
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The body of a missing person who fell into the Merrimack River was recovered on Sunday morning, New Hampshire State Police said in a statement.
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Body of missing person recovered in the Merrimack River - The Boston Globe
Jeremiah Willey, 25, of Allenstown is believed to have fallen into the river while on a railroad bridge near Riverside Street in Hooksett, police said.
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18 days ago
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Some candidates in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District shared a preview of their fund-raising numbers ahead of the deadline to report Q1 fundraising.
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Who raised the most money in N.H.ās 1st Congressional District race? - The Boston Globe
Some candidates in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District shared a preview of their fund-raising numbers ahead of the deadline to report Q1 fundraising.
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21 days ago
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In response to a rise in bear encounters, the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire and Maine announced a new year-round food storage requirement for overnight visitors.
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Increase in bear encounters prompts new requirements for White Mountains visitors - The Boston Globe
A new storage requirement is intended to reduce human-bear interactions by eliminating easy access to food, officials said.
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21 days ago
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The couple reached out to the New Hampshire design-build firm Bensonwood to build their dream home, complete with two home offices, a second living area upstairs, and striking, exposed New England timber-framing.
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From teardown to new dream home: build in N.H., assemble in Mass., pocket the savings - The Boston Globe
Prefabricated homes can offer savings on construction and energy bills, and be a win for the planet.
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21 days ago
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State Child Advocate Cassandra Sanchez said her office reported that the use of physical restraint at the facility broke one of the childrenās bones in March.
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N.H. child advocate alleges abuse, neglect at state-run youth detention facility - The Boston Globe
The state is investigating a report that the use of physical restraint at the center broke a childās bone, the Office of the Child Advocate said.
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21 days ago
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Last fall, a group of eighth-grade boys used AI to create and spread fake naked images of three 13- and 14-year-old girls at Mountain View Middle School in Goffstown, N.H.
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He made a fake nude of his high school classmate. Nothing happened. - The Boston Globe
For as little as $4.99, teenagers are uploading photos of their classmatesā faces to ānudifyā sites to generate so-called deepfake pornographic pictures of them in an instant.
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22 days ago
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Authorities have partially closed some rock climbing routes at New Hampshireās White Mountain National Forest until August 1 to clear way for breeding season among peregrine falcons who nest among the cliffs.
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Some White Mountain rock climbing routes in N.H. are closed until August for peregrine falcon nesting, officials said - The Boston Globe
The move is aimed at protecting the falcons, formerly an endangered species, as well as climbers, who could be attacked if they stray too close to nests, the U.S. Forest Service said.
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22 days ago
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A homeless man who has frustrated public health officials in New Hampshire for months by refusing to submit to medical treatment for his active case of tuberculosis, potentially exposing others to the bacterial infection, is back in state custody.
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Uncooperative tuberculosis patient rearrested in N.H. criminal case, kept in custody for isolation and treatment - The Boston Globe
A homeless man who has frustrated public health officials in New Hampshire for months by refusing to submit to medical treatment for his active case of tuberculosis, potentially exposing others to the bacterial infection, is back in state custody.
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23 days ago
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Six aspiring playwrights will see their original works brought to life on stage Friday and Saturday for the Palace Theatreās second annual short play festival at The Rex Theatre in Manchester, N.H., where judges will pick the best play and the audience will crown a crowd favorite.
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Short play festival returns for second year at Rex Theatre in Manchester, N.H. - The Boston Globe
Six aspiring playwrights will see their original works brought to life on stage Friday and Saturday for the Palace Theatreās second annual festival, where judges will pick the best play and the audience will crown a crowd favorite.
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24 days ago
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By the end of this year, the city of Manchester, N.H., will have its own edition of Monopoly, according to a company thatās developing the product under a license from Hasbro, which owns the classic property-trading board game.
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The biggest city in N.H. will soon have its own Monopoly edition. Which businesses should the game include? - The Boston Globe
By the end of this year, the city of Manchester, N.H., will have its own edition of Monopoly, the classic property-trading board game.
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25 days ago
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A woman was shot and killed by police in Northfield, N.H., early Monday while officers were responding to a domestic disturbance, Attorney General John M. Formella said.
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Woman shot and killed by police responding to domestic disturbance in Northfield, N.H. - The Boston Globe
The Northfield incident is the third time since Saturday that police in New England have apparently used deadly force.
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25 days ago
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A New Hampshire man who shot a police officer earlier in the day was killed Saturday night in an exchange of gunfire with officers following a manhunt, authorities said.
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N.H. man killed in police shooting Saturday night after wounding officer hours earlier - The Boston Globe
Police had been searching for Matthew J. Masse, 38, of Raymond, since about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, when he fired a rifle at a Nottingham police officer and fled into the woods.
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25 days ago
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New Hampshire students will no longer be able to use their student ID to prove their identity when voting, after the proposal gained Governor Kelly Ayotteās approval on Friday.
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N.H. eliminates use of student IDs as valid voter identification - The Boston Globe
Governor Kelly Ayotte signed a bill eliminating the use of student IDs in order to vote
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27 days ago
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Democratic US Senator Maggie Hassan met with reporters Thursday afternoon outside a busy Mobil gas station on Hanover Street, where regular unleaded was selling for $3.83 per gallon. That price was a few cents cheaper than the statewide average and about 25 cents cheaper than the national average.
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A āpredictableā spike? Democrats cite rising gas prices to criticize President Trumpās Iran war planning. - The Boston Globe
Democratic US Senator Maggie Hassan met with reporters Thursday afternoon outside a busy Mobil gas station on Hanover Street, where regular unleaded was selling for $3.83 per gallon.
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28 days ago
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New Hampshire has received an infusion of over $200 million in federal funds meant to help improve access to rural health.
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N.H. has a health care workforce shortage. UNH plans to use federal funds to address it. - The Boston Globe
The university has received $15.7 million aimed at improving rural health care.
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29 days ago
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Rahm Emanuel, the former Chicago mayor who made a name for himself working in the past three Democratic presidential administrations, is spending time in New Hampshire as he thinks about launching his own bid for the White House.
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Rahm Emanuel tells N.H. voters to ākick the tiresā as he mulls 2028 presidential race - The Boston Globe
The former Chicago mayor who worked in the past three Democratic presidential administrations is spending time in New Hampshire as he thinks about launching his own bid for the White House.
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29 days ago
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The mother of a baby girl in New Hampshire was the lead plaintiff in a high-stakes case heard by the US Supreme Court on Wednesday about whether President Trump can redefine the American constitutional concept of birthright citizenship.
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Mother of baby girl in N.H. looking to US Supreme Court for final word on birthright citizenship - The Boston Globe
The mother of a baby girl in New Hampshire is the lead plaintiff in a high-stakes case coming before the US Supreme Court on Wednesday to decide whether President Trump can redefine the American constitutional concept of birthright citizenship.
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29 days ago
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A homeless man refusing medical treatment for active tuberculosis is stirring public health concerns in New Hampshire, where state officials are scrounging for resources to protect others from the contagious infection.
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N.H. public health officials frustrated by uncooperative, unhoused man with active tuberculosis - The Boston Globe
The state issued an isolation order, but itās not clear what options the government will have if the man keeps refusing treatment and exposing others to the disease.
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29 days ago
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Super Secret Ice Cream in Bethlehem, N.H., will move ahead as Outstanding Bakery. Itās known for hyper-seasonal flavors, like wild Maine blueberry and strawberry jam.
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Here are the New England finalists for the 2026 James Beard awards - The Boston Globe
No Massachusetts restaurant earned a nomination.
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29 days ago
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A Massachusetts driver suffered serious injuries Tuesday after striking the Bedford Toll Plaza along the Everett Turnpike in New Hampshire and a member of the governorās security detail pulled him from the wreckage, police said.
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Driver seriously injured after electric vehicle slams into N.H. toll plaza; trooper assigned to Gov. Ayotte helps in rescue - The Boston Globe
āThe vehicle struck the toll plaza and became fully engulfed,ā police said.
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29 days ago
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The weekend forecast calls for mostly clear skies and partially obstructed streets, as organizers prepare for a third round of āNo Kingsā demonstrations on Saturday all across the country, including at three dozen sites in New Hampshire.
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Dozens of āNo Kingsā events planned in N.H. for third nationwide anti-Trump protest - The Boston Globe
This weekendās protest comes concerns have grown about President Trumpās approach to presidential power.
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about 1 month ago
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Growing up on a dairy farm, Liv Crete-Sayer learned poise while showing cows for 4-H. Now, sheās using those same skills to manage the demands of serving as New Hampshireās 2026 Kid Governor, whether thatās public speaking or teaching other children about her platform.
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Meet N.H.ās youngest politician: Kid Governor Liv Crete-Sayer - The Boston Globe
After losing a family friend to drug use, the 10-year-old is on a mission to educate young people about the dangers of drugs, smoking, and vaping.
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about 1 month ago
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Attorneys for the only person on death row in New England went before New Hampshireās highest court on Thursday to once again plead for his life, arguing his execution would be unjust because the state no longer allows capital punishment for anyone else.
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Only man on death row in New England pleads for N.H. Supreme Court to spare him from execution - The Boston Globe
Michael Addison, who killed a police officer in 2006, argues his sentence cannot stand because the state abolished capital punishment in 2019 for all future crimes.
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about 1 month ago
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The first thing on their agenda is foraging for food, so state officials at New Hampshire Fish and Game are reminding residents to remove their bird feeders by April 1 to avoid attracting bears to their backyards.
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N.H.ās black bears are awake and hungry. Officials urge residents to stow their bird feeders. - The Boston Globe
āBears have an extremely acute sense of smell, long memories, and high intelligence,ā said Dan Bailey of N.H. Fish and Game. Removing bird feeders can prevent them from coming into your yard.
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about 1 month ago
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The Black Family Visual Arts Center still bears their name, in spite of renewed calls to change the name after revelations about Blackās ties to Jeffrey Epstein were detailed in documents released by the US Department of Justice.
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He bankrolled Jeffrey Epstein. A building on Dartmouthās campus still bears his name. - The Boston Globe
A spokesperson said Dartmouth takes allegations against Leon Black seriously, but didnāt respond to questions about whether the college is considering renaming the building.
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The last major component of New Hampshireās overarching plan to invest federal dollars in rural health care improvements was narrowly approved by the stateās five-member Executive Council on Wednesday after a nearly two-hour discussion.
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Executive Council narrowly approves $21.6m plan to streamline N.H. community mental health centers - The Boston Globe
The last major component of New Hampshire's overarching plan to invest federal dollars in rural health care improvements is coming before the state's five executive councilors for their discussion and potential approval.
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about 1 month ago
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The last major component of New Hampshireās overarching plan to invest federal dollars in rural health care improvements is coming before the stateās five executive councilors on Wednesday for their discussion and potential approval.
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Executive Council weighs $21.6m plan to streamline N.H. community mental health centers - The Boston Globe
The last major component of New Hampshire's overarching plan to invest federal dollars in rural health care improvements is coming before the state's five executive councilors for their discussion and potential approval.
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about 1 month ago
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A lack of public support for the US bombing campaign in Iran appears to be adding to the political headwinds facing Republicans in New Hampshire ahead of the midterm elections, according to data released Monday by the Saint Anselm College Survey Center.
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Republicans losing ground in N.H. amid unpopular Iran war, survey says - The Boston Globe
Nearly 60 percent of respondents oppose the war, according to data released Monday by the Saint Anselm College Survey Center.
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about 1 month ago
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New Hampshire doesnāt have any menās or womenās college basketball team in the March Madness tournaments, but the state still has millions of dollars in potential revenue riding on the competition, thanks to sports betting.
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March Madness drives sports betting in N.H., but a dispute unfolding elsewhere threatens that revenue stream - The Boston Globe
New Hampshire doesnāt have any menās or womenās college basketball team in the March Madness tournaments, but the state still has millions of dollars in potential revenue riding on the competition, thanks to sports betting.
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about 1 month ago
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