Town of Amherst Election is March 14

Town Officers, budget and other items to be determined.

Welcome Home, NH National Guard: Photo Slideshow

The National Guard 197th Field Artillery Brigade returned to New Hampshire after being deployed overseas during the last year.

U.S. Postal Service Breaks Up With Staples: Service to End at Amherst Store

Move is considered a "big win" for postal workers who waged a three-year campaign against Staples/USPS partnership.

Ayotte Says Goodbye from the U.S. Senate Floor

Outgoing NH Senator who lost her re-election campaign by a slim margin last month thanked staffers, colleagues for their support.

Rubens: Reflections on the Trump Earthquake

Former U.S. Senate candidate: Election gives GOP opportunity to realign, embrace liberty and freedom. But media, campaign reforms needed.

Live Results Amherst NH Election 2016

Breaking: Unofficial results from Amherst are being posted on this site.

Amherst NH Patch 2016 General Election Voting Guide

Get ready to get out and vote on Nov. 8, 2016. Here is everything you need to know.

Rubens: In the 2016 Presidential Race, the Choice is Groping vs. Genocide

Former NH state Senator says, if Donald Trump’s treatment of women disqualifies him, Hillary Clinton’s drumbeats for wars disqualifies her.

Ayotte Named Legislator of the Year by American Kennel Club

The org presented the award to the Senator at the Souhegan Kennel Club at American K-9 Country in Amherst last week.

Balsama: Vote Gerzon for State Rep. on Nov. 8

Letter writer says the candidate has a long history of working as a pragmatist, from the center, to get the people’s business done.

Amherst's 2016 Sept. 13 Primary Election Guide

Who is on the ballot? What offices are they running for? Where do I vote? When are the polls open? Why is it important to participate?

Ayotte Staffer Bars Voter from Entering Amherst Town Hall Event

UPDATED: Staffer said the event with U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-IA, was ticketed but it was advertised as a public event on the town's website.

Forrester Hosts Town Hall Event in Amherst

GOP gubernatorial candidate will host "Get The Straight Scoop" meeting at the library on Aug. 2; will also hold events in Hudson Aug. 3.

NH AG Files Lawsuit to Block Anthem-Cigna Merger

Foster joins other AGs, DOJ; plaintiffs say merger would result in a few companies controlling most of the country’s insurance industry.

NH DES: Water Delivery Expanded in Amherst

Private wells without one half of a mile from the former Textiles Coated International plant will now get bottled water.

JFK Letter to 'Alleged Lover' Up For Auction

Would you pay $30,000 for it?

PFOA Meeting Slated for May 18 in Amherst

NHDES, NHHHS will discuss results of drinking water tests related to investigation of perfluorochemical found in drinking water.

NH DES: Elevated Levels of PFOA Found in Amherst

The state is expanding its perfluorooctanoic acid investigation after perfluorochemicals were found near the former TCI plant on Route 101A.

Meet Mark Connolly in Amherst Thursday

Local activists Nancy and Len Gerzon host a house party and conversation for Amherst voters.

Forrester Receives Award for Conservative Excellence

American Conservative Union gives the New Hampshire Republican gubernatorial candidates a 100 percent rating.

Guinta, Kuster, Task Force Propose Heroin Epidemic Bills

Reps say 15 bills would help their districts overcome a nationwide public health crisis.

Voters Begin Campaign Finance Reform March to DC

NH Rebellion, following in the footsteps of Granny D, will take part of the Democracy Spring national protest of big money in politics.

Get Ready to Vote on Tuesday, Amherst

Competitive races for select board, ZBA, checklist; will voters choose a $12.9M or $12.6M town budget? A $24.6M school budget or $24.2M?

Who Gave the Most Presidential Campaign Cash in Southern NH?

Out of the $1.2M+ donated to candidates from New Hampshire this cycle, tens of thousands came from Amherst, Merrimack, Milford, and Nashua.

Get Ready to Vote, Amherst

It's (finally) time to vote in New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation presidential primary.

#FITN2016 Roundup: Trump Boosts Ratings, Sanders Does SNL

WATCH: Robots criticize Rubio, Jeb's supporters: a win is unlikely, and Clinton defends Albright's "special place in hell" comment.

Last Chance to Meet the Presidential Candidates

It’s crunch time in New Hampshire. Here is a rundown of events to meet the candidates this weekend, on Monday, and primary night.

#FITN2016: Bernie Tattoos, Rubio Ascending, Tons of Town Halls

WATCH: Cruz goes "nuclear" on Trump, Paula Jones says Bubba stumping for Hillary makes her "sick," the primary explained, Jeb: "Please clap.

#FITN2016 Roundup: Candidates in the Granite State

WATCH: Carson calls Cruz a cheater; Clinton, Sanders, Cruz rally; many voters in NH still undecided; Speaker Ryan says, "We're all angry."

After Iowa, Bush Heads Back to New Hampshire

The former Florida governor holds town halls in Manchester, Rindge, Keene, Henniker, Hanover, New London, Laconia, Pittsfield and Derry.

'Mops For Christie' Fundraiser Close To $1K Goal

The money raised will be used to send "as many mops as possible" to the Gov. Chris Christie, R-NJ, after crack made at New Hampshire event.

#FITN2016 Roundup: Trump Sign Set on Fire, Rubio Likes NASA

WATCH: Fox debate fallout, Sanders rallies with thousands, Clinton calls for more infrastructure spending, What are the Iowa Caucuses?

#FITN2016 Roundup: Obama Gives Hillary Boost, Jeb Slams Trump

Fiorina upbeat about chances; Sanders supporters scoff at "red scare" comments; Perry backs Texas Senator Cruz.

Kuster Hosts NH Briefing on Heroin Task Force

Meeting updated stakeholder on progress of Congressional Bipartisan Task Force to Combat the Heroin Epidemic.

'Tis the Season for Winning: Powerball Jackpot to Hit $255M

The projected cash option for Saturday's prize is more than $158 million, according to New Hampshire Lottery officials.

NH DOT, NHSP to Drivers: 'Take It Slow'

New Hampshire officials warn drivers to prepare for winter conditions since nearly 50 snowplows, trooper cruisers were struck last winter.

Homeland Security Revises Terror Alert System

Report: Here’s what every citizen needs to know to prepare for "potential terrorist-inspired individuals and homegrown violent extremists."

'Stop the NED Pipeline Rally' Held Friday

NH Rebellion, others will gather in Concord to protest the construction of Kinder-Morgan’s Northeast Energy Direct Pipeline, SuperPACs.

Sending a Message to Washington: One NH Town at a Time

NH Rebellion launches "We the People" campaign finance reform warrant articles, part of "Long Walk" to NH Primary.

Joint Task Force Reviews Legislation on Medical Prescriber Practices

By increasing education, all medical prescribers will share best practices to limit the number of individuals who develop an addiction.