Speaking Of Words: British Placenames — The Origin Of Many New Hampshire City And Town Names

Chichester, Dorchester, Lancaster, Manchester, Rochester, and Winchester, for example, all end with the Roman word for a military camp.

‘CHARLIE Act' HB 1792 Creates Fear Not Protection, Committee Told

HB 1792 would prohibit public schools from teaching “critical race theory, LGBTQ+ ideologies, identity-based ideologies, Marxist analyses.”

New Hampshire House Adopts Shortened List Of Adequate Education Elements

School nurses and superintendent services would not be components of an adequate education under a bill the House approved Wednesday.

Childs: Shattered Families, Stolen Childhoods: The Hidden Toll Of False Allegations

Executive director at Time to Put Kids First: Most victims of false allegations never speak out publicly, carrying the weight in silence.

Mother Of DUI Victim Joins Ayotte Push To Close 'DUI Loophole'

While NH is safe, the first-term Republican says there is more work to be done, particularly in road safety and preventing impaired driving.

Northwood Student Wins NH Poetry Out Loud Championship For 2026; Winnacunnet Student Is Alternate

Summer Brackett will represent New Hampshire at the championship in Washington, D.C.; Sophie Garcia of Winnacunnet is the alternate in 2026.

Thank You All! NewsMatch 2025 Was Big Winner For InDepthNH.Org

Your matching donations in November and December of $61,824 made the $21,033 in matching funds possible.

McGinley: Remove Barriers To Child Care For New Hampshire Families

HB 1195 would help remove some barriers for New Hampshire parents struggling to find reliable child care.

NH Ranks 6th In The Nation For Winter Outdoor Economic Impact

It’s been a particularly good winter for the state’s outdoor economy, according to industry leaders who are looking at their own success.

Protesters Rally Against Free State Project

About 100 protesters joined the Kent Street Coalition and other local advocacy groups at the State House on Thursday.

Financial Concerns From Senate Result In Child Care Grant And Tax Credit Bills Being Tabled

After debate and communication with the state’s congressional delegation, the Senate tabled a bill to fund the child care workforce grant.

New Hampshire House Votes To Overturn Court's ConVal Decision

HB 1815 would have the state and districts share the obligation. The bill does not set a minimum for the state’s contribution to schools.

Bathrooms Should Be Divided By Biological Sex, NH House Votes

The Judiciary Committee recommended an interim study for both HB 1217, which passed on a 187-163 vote, and HB 1442, which passed on 183-162.

New Hampshire Ranks Second Nationally In AP Exam Success For Class of 2025

Class of 2025 public school graduates achieved high scores on Advanced Placement exams, earning the second-highest national ranking.

New Englanders Oppose Iran Attack, Split On Assassination Of Khamenei: UNH Survey

Many residents also believe the Iranian nuclear program represented a serious threat to the United States before the conflict began.

More Oversight On NH Coalition Against Domestic, Sexual Violence Backed By Committee

An amendment ensures the Coalition is subject to the state's right-to-know law and requires an annual report to the Legislature.

Amnesty And Lottery Save The Month For February New Hampshire Revenues

The tax amnesty program was expected to produce about $5 million to $6 million, but the three-month program has produced $103.8 million.

NH Senators Support Failed War Powers Resolution On Iran Strikes

Sens. Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen supported the failed attempt to pass a War Powers resolution.

Identity Of 1986 Human Remains Found In Bristol Confirmed Via DNA Investigation

Advanced forensic genetic genealogy identified the individual as Warren Kuchinsky, who was last known to be alive in the mid-1970s.

Ellms Confirmed As New Chair Of Public Utilities Commission

Christopher Ellms, former deputy commissioner of the New Hampshire Department of Energy, was confirmed by the Executive Council Wednesday.

Bill Seeks To Prohibit Public, Charter Schools From Displaying Certain Flags

HB 1132 would ban schools from displaying flags other than the American flag, the New Hampshire State Flag, and the POW/MIA flag.

New Hampshire House Committee Reduces List Of Adequate Education Elements

An amended version would remove the current statutory requirement that the legislature review elements and costs of an adequate education.

New Hampshire Dept. Of Safety Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit For $200K

Danielle Cole, a former investigator in the NH Fire Marshal’s Office, was fired after filing a complaint against Deputy Marshal Max Schultz.

Child Advocate Nominee Fenton Draws Mixed Testimony

Diana Fenton’s nomination to become New Hampshire’s Child Advocate drew a mix of criticism and support before the Executive Council Monday.

'Nonbinary' Border Shooter Story Adds To National Trend

Investigators want to know if there is a connection between Cullan Daly and the “Zizian” group, reportedly connected to another shooting.

Speaking Of Words: Are There Really Eight Parts Of Speech?

Ferber: Some linguists distinguish “numerals” from “quantifiers,” but the two usually behave alike.

State Asks Supreme Court To Overturn Claremont In Sweeping New Hampshire School Funding Appeal

The Claremont cases created a court-ordered constitutional right to “adequate” NH education funding; some want an income tax implemented.

Massachusetts Woman Injured In Snowmobile Accident In Northern New Hampshire

Conservation officers say the woman from Norwood, MA, struck a tree after she inadvertently engaged the throttle of the machine.

Gloves Off: NH GOP Cheers As Trump's SOTU Turns Into A Political Hockey Fight

The most memorable moments, Granite State Republicans say, were when Trump celebrated heroes and survivors.

New Hampshire Lottery Sets $28.6M Education Revenue Record In December

Record December 2025 contributions to public education were driven by traditional lottery products, sports betting, and iLottery games.

New Hampshire Adds 8 Properties To State Register Of Historic Places

A former coffin shop, a summer camp, and several churches are among the newly recognized sites across New Hampshire.

North Country Border Risks 'Very Real,' Executive Councilor Kenney Says After Shooting

District 1 Councilor: Sunday's shooting at the Canadian border underscores the growing dangers facing law enforcement in the North Country.

House Bills Targeting The Transgender Community Face Protesters

About a dozen people protested bills that would permit the classification of people based on biological sex under certain circumstances.

McKeon: Open Enrollment: Good Intentions, Devastating Price Tag

Croydon school board chairman: Open Enrollment could be a great advancement. But as proposed, it will lead to unintended consequences.

As Snowstorms Pound New Hampshire, So Do High Energy Costs

As the 2026 U.S. Senate race heats up, the debate is likely to center on who has a plan to reduce New Hampshire’s high energy bills.

Border Patrol Agent Shoots Armed Suspect During Encounter At Northern Border

An armed man who shot at Border Patrol at the Canada-New Hampshire border was hospitalized after being wounded when the agent returned fire

72-Year-Old Hiker Rescued Near Lonesome Lake Hut Following Fall In Franconia

Pemi Valley Search and Rescue Team worked with NH Fish and Game to help extricate a Clinton, Massachusetts, man after a fall.

House Kills Bill To Repeal Vaccine Mandates

“Mandates do not belong in free society,” said Rep. Kelley Potenza, R-Rochester. “In a free society, the default position is liberty.”

Coos County Hospital Execs Would See Pay Frozen In Some Layoffs If Bill Passes

The nonprofit hospitals' board is now under scrutiny by the Attorney General's Office Charitable Trust Unit.

Gesiotto: States Can Show The Way To Hold Big Tech Accountable For Kids' Safety

Former RNC spox: One of the most urgent challenges facing families online, where social media companies profit, is pushing explicit content.