New Hampshire's Iconic Tramway To Close In Fall And Take 2 Years To Replace

Skiers and riders will be without tramway access to the summit of Cannon Mountain for the two years, possibly three seasons.

Judicial Review Panel Named In Berlin Murder-Suicide Domestic Violence Case

Judges will review the court record and related matters of the State v. Michael Gleason, Jr. after the murder of Marisol Fuentes-Huaracha.

Developer Who Tried To Buy Laconia State School Pleads Guilty To Fraud

Robynne Alexander, the real estate developer who offered $21.5M for the Laconia State School property, faces up to 20 years in prison.

Forest Society Marks 200th Conserved Forest, Honors Dottie Bean Of Farmington

Approaching its 125th anniversary next year, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests celebrated its 200th protected forest.

Dramatic Loon Saga: Heroic Rescue, Unhappy Ending

Knox: The episode underscores the vulnerability of loon chicks at this crucial time of year, when chicks are hatching.

New Law In New Hampshire Allows For Public Drinking Within "Social Districts"

The law defines a social district as "a defined outdoor area in which a person may consume alcoholic beverages sold by a licensee."

Kenney Blasts Insurance Commissioner; Seeks Probe Of Berlin Murder/Suicide

For the second time the council voted down the hiring of an insurance fraud director, mainly on the basis of the starting salary Wednesday.

Ayotte Says She Supports Medicaid Work Requirements, But Not All Of Trump's Bill

Governor: If the state outperforms its revenue projections, departments can go to the legislative fiscal committee for additional funds.

Berlin GOP State Rep. Wants Gleason's Bail Magistrate To Resign

Michael Gleason Jr. appeared before Bail Magistrate Stephanie Johnson in April on felony charges of sexual assault and kidnapping.

New Hampshire earns 83/100 in financial transparency, ranking 15 among 50 states

New report from Truth in Accounting reveals New Hampshire’s strengths and weaknesses in fiscal reporting

Analysis: New Hampshire Democrats Support For Car Inspection Mandate Drives Voters Away

Graham: New Hampshire residents dislike the mandatory vehicle inspection program. But 128 House Democrats voted (unsuccessfully) to keep it.

NH's Biggest Teachers Union Cuts Ties With Anti-Defamation League

The org “will not use, endorse, or publicize materials from the Anti-Defamation League, such as its curricular materials or statistics.”

New Hampshire State Revenues End Fiscal Year On An Upswing

For the final month of fiscal 2025, revenues were $10 million more than estimates, returning $338.4 million, and totaling $3.14 billion.

Former Lisbon Cop Gets Laurie List Win

The NH Supreme Court found in a case order released Thursday that the Lisbon John Doe never got a chance to dispute his placement.

Distant Dome: NH Education Funding Still Before The Courts

Rayno: Overturning the Claremont decisions may become a reality and will add to the turmoil spreading across New Hampshire in recent years.

Rescuing A Lost Baby Loon In Squam Lake

We contacted the local Fish & Game office and were then referred to Tiffany from the Loon Preservation Committee.

Pastoriza: Eversource Transmission Line Rebuild Plan Is Deficient, Lacks Details

Easton resident: The company plans a massive rebuild of its X-178 115 kV transmission line through 12 miles of White Mountain Forest.

Pappas A 'Hell No!' On Medicaid Work Requirements, Blocking Coverage For Illegals

New Hampshire has the 5th-highest income limit in the country for eligibility in Medicaid’s Children’s Health Insurance Program.

Spillane: Why DEI Is Dying — Or Already Dead

Deerfield GOP Rep: Americans have not become intolerant. They have, however, grown weary of ideologies undermining excellence and fairness.

Pappas, Goodlander Reject Bipartisan Bill Deporting Drunk Driving Illegals

The Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 passed the House in a 246-160.

Failed Laconia State School Developer Scammed Millions From Victims

The woman behind the failed $21.5 million bid for the Laconia State School property is now set to plead guilty in a federal fraud case.

Analysis: Have Granite State Democrats Hit Rock Bottom?

Graham: The unwritten headline from the ugly state budget battle wasn’t that the Democrats lost. It was that they weren’t even in the game.

New Hampshire Democrats Hit Panic Button Over Medicaid Reforms — But Numbers Tell Different Story

Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill has federal Medicaid spending projected to grow by $204.6 billion, a 31.2% increase, which is not a cut.

The New Hampshire Budget Was Last Week's Main Event — But That's Not All Lawmakers Voted On

While passing a budget was the main focus in Concord, lawmakers also voted on bills that came out of this month’s committees of conference.

From Mobile Driver's Licenses To Medicaid Rules: Budget Signed By Governor Packed With New Policies

The creation of an entire office dedicated to film and creative media to gambling changes and SPED funding were also considered.

State Supreme Court Holds New Hampshire School Spending Unconstitutionally Low

In a 3-2 mixed ruling, the court found New Hampshire’s adequacy formula does not sufficiently pay for an “adequate education.”

Khanna: A New Economic Patriotism, Not A New Gilded Age

California Representative to Congress: The failed economic policies of both parties have fueled inequality and division.

New Survey Shows Americans Support Trump On Iran; Border And Terrorism Anxiety Remain High

Data: When explicitly asked about the airstrikes, the majority approval still holds but drops slightly to 54 percent.

NH Legislature To Vote On Banning School Buildings From Being Used To House Migrants

A Tilton Republican said the inspiration for the bill was a school closing in New York City to shelter migrants during a storm.

Bilodeau: The Quiet Revolution: How EFA Families Are Redefining What's Possible

Public Engagement Manager of Children’s Scholarship Fund in NH: Families are showing their children aren’t fringe cases.

UNH Poll: Granite Staters Wary Of 'One Big Beautiful Bill' But Back No Tax On Tips, Overtime

Elon Musk is a largely unpopular figure in NH. Nearly half of state residents believe DOGE will have a negative effect on the country.

Leader Of Trans-Vegan ‘Ziz' Cult Faces New Gun, Drug Trafficking Charges

Border Agent David Maland was killed while patrolling the Swanton Sector of the U.S. border with Canada, which includes New Hampshire.

Ayotte Seeks A Special Session; Dems Blast GOP ‘Chaos And Dysfunction'

The House and Senate still have to vote on Thursday. The committee of conference report on HB 1 and 2 will begin in the Senate.

Ferguson: A 'Bell-To-Bell' School Cellphone Ban Will Do More Harm Than Good

Psych professor: As human beings, we prefer to believe that some outside “evil” source is responsible for our kids’ bad outcomes.

Ayotte Remains On Offense In Group II Budget Fight Even As Opponents Admit Defeat

Her top issue remains the Committee of Conference’s attempt to undo a generous pension package Ayotte supports for 1,500 union employees.

Bradley: When Is Never Enough — Never Enough In New Hampshire?

Former Senate President: For better or worse, taxpayers are about to discover, as pension reforms adopted in 2011 are being reconsidered.

Reynolds: Higher Health Insurance Taxes Will Hurt Small Businesses

NH director of the National Federation of Independent Business: Rising costs, 20% between 2018-2023, have taken a toll on small businesses.

Israel Vs. Iran Issue Divides New Hampshire Democrats

The most interesting contrast is between U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and the Democrat who hopes to replace her, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas.

New Hampshire 2024 Revenues Below 15-Year Trend; Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts Also Below Trend

Data: In the fourth quarter of 2024, collections in the 44 states with personal income taxes were 11 percent below the 15-year trend.

Merritt: AARP's Medicare Profits Roll On As Scandals Engulf Its Plans

AARP collects 4.95% in royalty payments on every dollar spent to purchase its branded Medicare Advantage plans. It's nearly $1 billion.