The View From Rattlesnake Ridge: How To Stay Safe In The Waters Of NH

King: Closely supervise everyone, especially children, and the joys of the outdoors will be your treasured memories for life.

Fall Foliage Peak 2023: When To Time Leaf-Peeping Tours In NH

Some of the recommended places in New Hampshire to see fall leaves are Franconia​, Hanover, and Peterborough.

War For The Roses: Making 'That Geezer' Get 65 Rose Tattoos For Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Don Kreis and his daughter, Rose Keller, make a formidable team. Whether as podcast guests or fighting the battle against Cystic Fibrosis.

Enfield Police Chief Holland Is A Veteran, Volunteers, Helps Others

Across New Hampshire Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

$3M Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In NH

No one snagged Friday's $20 million jackpot. The next Mega Millions drawing will be held Tuesday.

Speaking Of Words: Why English Is Weird

Ferber: How did verbs get this way? (Note the did) The do-forms are fairly recent and distinctly English, but be, have, others, go way back.

3 NH Towns Among The Top 100 Small Towns In America: Report

The travel media company Far and Wide recently ranked the 100 best towns with fewer than 10,000 residents.

NH Dad Vows 65 Rose Tattoos To Raise $650,000 For Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Donald Kreis is raising $650,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation because his daughter has this condition.

10 New Hampshire Community Leaders Everyone Should Know About

From groundbreaking wins to prestigious awards of the highest honor, New Hampshire community leaders are shining brightly!

First Ever Lake Winnipesaukee Day On Aug. 11 In Wolfeboro

Event to include food trucks, family activities, a laser light show, an outdoor dance party, and the M/S Mount Washington.

1 NH City Among 50 Best Places To Live For Families: Fortune

Fortune said it looked at data like affordability, walkability, and a city’s well-being index in 1,900 cities across the country.

Fireflies Are Disappearing, And That Could Make NH Nights Less Magical

There are about 170 species of these so-called jewels of the night in North America.

InDepthNH Founder West To Receive Freedom Of Information Award

Nancy West, the founder and Executive Editor of InDepthNH.org, will be the recipient of the Michael Donoghue Freedom of Information Award.

Joyful Musings: Welcome To The Cool Club

Heeter: Every once in a while you have a moment when the universe whispers, “Hey, you’re in the cool club.”

Granite Advantage Program Clears First House Hurdle

The state’s Medicaid expansion program cleared its first hurdle in the House unscathed after three hours of debate Thursday.

Officials Are Asking NH Residents To Do A 'Bat Count'

The New Hampshire Fish and Game explained that it is more important now than ever to monitor bat colonies.

Moultonborough, Hanover To Pilot Ballot-Counting Devices At May Municipal Elections

Courtesy photo Secretary of State David Scanlan is pictured Sept.13,2022 in Merrimack.

White Mountain National Forest Announces Youth Conservation Corp Summer Work Program

The purpose of the YCC program is to accomplish needed conservation work on public lands, while providing an educational experience.

'Windows To The Wild' To Conclude 18th Season On PBS

The second half of season 18 features the program’s "characteristic blend of serious storytelling with outdoor fun and recreation."

Podcast: Becoming Mary Baker Eddy, A Conversation With Evelyn Auger Of Sanbornton

Auger is also the author of numerous books created from historical documentation and — from time to time — her active imagination.

Orff: 2023 The Tipping Point Winter For New Hampshire

A wildlife biologist from Epsom believes the winter of 2023 is the turning point for climate change.

Sleeping Bags, Jackets Donated To Help Young Homeless People Stay Warm

Residents helped homeless youths facing frigid cold temperatures, according to Kat Strange, communications director for Waypoint NH.

Ex-Salem Cop Michael Wagner Found Not Guilty Of Tax Evasion

The former captain and the department’s armorer was indicted in 2020 on one count of making a false statement on his 2013 tax return.

NH House Votes To Allow Deadly Weapons In Representatives Hall

House Rule 64 failed 177-197 on Convening Day Wednesday of the 2023 legislative session at the State House.

Joyful Musings: Welcome Musers, Let's Make 2023 A Better World

Heeter: I muse joyfully we will pay attention to policies, to votes, that we hold those in power accountable with calls and communication.

Moose's Pals: Noelle Likes To Talk A Lot, But She's Shy

Moose scans the websites of New Hampshire animal shelters and randomly selects five pets available for adoption to feature in this column.

Joyful Musings On The World Cup

What I do know is that this most incredible event — for both men and women, is the Academy Awards, the Haley’s Comet, every 4 years.

Dover Friends Meeting Wins Grant From National Fund For Sacred Places

A $50,000 matching grant will support their Sanctuary ministry for immigrants at risk of deportation.

Questions Swirl Over Vetting Financial Backers In Former Laconia State School Property Sale

Questions about what’s been vetted, and who is doing the vetting, are swirling around the proposed $21.5M sale of the Laconia State School.

PSU Event Collects More Than 1,000 Toys For Children's Hospital

More than 1,000 toys were donated at the annual Teddy Bear Toss.

Cog Railway Engineer Dies In 300-Foot Fall Taking Photos On Mount Willard

Joe “Eggy” Eggleston, a “Cogger” who worked as an engineer on the Mount Washington Cog Railway and was an avid hiker.

The Insurance Source Awards $10,000 To Keene Elm City Rotary Club

Funds will go toward the "Move Everyday Sneaker Project," providing new sneakers to hundreds of second graders in Cheshire County.

Joyful Musings: Celebrating The Holidays Hanging With The Mob

Heeter: During this most festive of times, I muse joyfully on watching way too much TV — including the ever jubilant program, The Sopranos.

NH Lottery Surprises Dover Middle School With Band Visit

Recycled Percussion performed for students this week, with the lottery donating $5,000 to the school.

Lucy On The Loose: North Country Lucy — With Her 1932 Chevy

J.C. Kenneth Poore celebrates his 97th Birthday with friends in the 1982 Colebrook July 4th Parade.

Joyful Musings: Lisa Made Me Laugh Like No Other

Heeter: On Thanksgiving Day, you were the gratitude, the sun, the moon, and the joy. Thank you for living a beautiful life, friend.

Judge Orders Recount Of Manchester Ward 6 House Race After Winner Declared

Judge Amy Ignatius acknowledged Maxine Mosley being called the winner created "complexity," a "complete and lawful count" was required.

Star Student Athlete: Henry, Sigmund, And Margaret

We all know athletes who shine whether they’re competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!

County Investigates McLaughlin Complaint Filed By Man Convicted Decades Ago

An investigation is now underway after Robert Lamontagne of Vermont says he did not get a fair trial in a molestation case in the 1990s.

Oyster River Middle School Plans Celebration Of Service Assembly

The school invites veterans and active military members to attend.