Residential Construction Loan Seminars Scheduled For March, April

Merrimack’s Home Lending Team will explain how to obtain a construction loan and common issues at events in Hooksett, Concord, and Windham.

Cattle Corralled To Safety At Boscawen Farm After Barn Roof Collapse

Video: Firefighters rescue several animals after a barn roof at Highway View Farm on River Road collapsed on Friday afternoon.

Liquidation Sales Underway At 7 Joann Fabrics Stores In New Hampshire

Granite State stores labeled as “​liquidation”​ locations include Belmont, Concord, Nashua, Newington, Rochester, Seabrook, West Lebanon.

Greater Concord Chamber’s President, CEO To Step Down After 33 Years

Tim Sink said he will leave the “incredible and fulfilling opportunity” of leading the region’s chamber at the end of September.

Joann Fabrics Plans To Close 7 NH Stores, 500 Nationwide: Update

Report: Concord, Nashua, Belmont, Newington, Rochester, Seabrook, and West Lebanon stores ID'd for potential immediate closure.

Devito Promoted To Oversee MVSB's Moultonborough Office

Sunipa “Toon” Devito was promoted to Branch & Business Development Manager at Meredith Village Savings Bank.

The Merrimack Returns As Sponsor Of Black Ice Pond Hockey Tourney

From Friday to Sunday, White Park in Concord will be transformed into eight rinks for three days of old-school pond hockey.

Mulleavey Is New Branch, Business Development Manager At Bank In Bow

Elizabeth “Beth” Mulleavey is the new Branch & Business Development Manager of Merrimack County Savings Bank's Bow Branch.

Sutkus Promoted To AVP Business Development Officer At The Merrimack

Shantelle Sutkus joined the bank in '19 as a branch services representative before being promoted to business client services administrator.

North Branch Construction’s Depelteau Named Training Specialist

Kimberly Depelteau brings more than 35 years of experience in construction, engineering, consulting, and project management to the position.

Maxwell Promoted To Retail Training And Development Officer At Bank

Ivana Maxwell of Merrimack County Savings Bank​ started her career in 2016 as a teller. She was promoted to branch services trainer in 2019.

Northway Financial Merges With Camden National Corporation Of Maine

The merged companies now have 73 branches in Maine and NH and around $7B in assets; capital region business leader named to Camden board.

Blustery Wind Gusts Knock Out Electricity To Thousands In NH

Eversource, New Hampshire Electric Co-Op, and Unitil report outages to around 15,000 customers around the Granite State.

What Were Those Lights In The Sky In Concord On Christmas Evening?

Many Granite Staters saw SpaceX’s Starlink satellites in the sky on Christmas evening.

​Concord Construction Company Donates Safety Fines To Nashua Church

North Branch Construction donated the proceeds from its safety fine program to St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua.

The Merrimack Donates $10,000 To Food Programs In Central NH

The Capital Region Food Program, Meals on Wheels of Belknap-Merrimack Counties, and the New Hampshire Food Bank received donations in 2024.

Long-Time VP Commercial Loan Officer​ Vlahos​ Set To Retire

Merrimack County Savings Bank says Michael Vlahos has been an essential part of the commercial lending team throughout his 26-year career.

Nearly $8,000 Raised For Capital Region Food Program At Concord Event

Hundreds attend the annual Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Business After Hours at the Grappone Conference Center.

The Merrimack Helps Fund The White Birch Center Expansion Project

$50,000 in NH CDFA tax credits will be used to purchase and renovate an additional building in Henniker.

6th NH Sierra ‘Multi-Channel Retailer’ Opens In Concord Saturday

The Loudon Road store, part of the TJ Maxx chain, will feature active and outdoor brands. It will donate $10K to NH Audubon at its opening.

New Hampshire Thanksgiving, Black Friday Shopping Hours 2024

Many retailers say they’ll be closed on Thanksgiving, allowing employees to spend time with family instead of shoppers.

Technical Glitches Cause Issues With Cards At Hannaford Supermarkets

Reports: Some of the company’s grocery stores and pharmacies cannot accept credit, debit, and EBT cards; its website is also down.

Are you the NEXT #SMALLBIZ Person of the Year-SBA NH Seeks Nominations

It’s that time of year again! The SBA is now accepting award nominations for National Small Business Week 2025.

Franklin Savings Bank ​Issues $9K Grant For Fresh Food For Veterans

The Belknap Association for Natural Resources Conservation works to reduce the cost barrier for veterans so they can buy fresh food.

NH Makes Progress On Affordable Housing With Davis Ridge In Concord

Concord Mayor Byron Champlin thanked CATCH Neighborhood Housing for bringing the many partners together to build the new apartments.

1 New Hampshire Brewery Wins Big At Great American Beer Festival

The nation’s largest professional beer competition awarded 273 breweries and cideries with 325 medals. Here’s who took one home.

The Merrimack Announces Community Photo Contest Winners

The images captured by local photographers will be featured in The Merrimack’s 2025 community calendar.

Concord Railroad Signal Tower Makes New Hampshire 'Seven To Save' List

Several buildings on this year’s list are vacant and advocates are eager to bring new investment and vitality to them.

​The Wedding Place Opens In Concord, Offering Personalized Service

Amanda McCrea founded the company to make wedding planning and ring shopping enjoyable and stress-free.

​Counseling Associates Receives 2024 NHBR’s Business Excellence Award

Owners Susan Borchert and Betsy Harrison were recognized by the New Hampshire Business Review on Oct. 10.

Some Lakes Region Patients Suddenly Without Doctors; Concord Hospital Says It's Recruiting

Concord Hospital Health System fired three primary care physicians in late September, impacting 6,000 patients.

The Friends Program Emergency Housing Shelter Rededicated In Concord

The renovation of a South End building, which can house up to nine families, was unveiled last week.

Concord Hospital To Perform ‘Armed Intruder’ Drill Wednesday

Staff and homeland security will conduct a drill on the Concord Hospital Health System campus on Pleasant Street beginning at 10 a.m.

Gas Prices In New Hampshire Are Dropping ... Here’s Why

Prices in the Granite State, on average, are 23 cents less than a month ago and 59 cents a year ago, according to AAA data.

Greater Concord Chamber Seeks 2024 Citizen Of The Year Nominations

Friday is the deadline for the 2024 nominations for the Chamber. Know someone who should be feted? Here’s how to submit their name and why.

Power To The People: Community Power In Concord, Mayor Culpa

Kreis: City residents will automatically receive the higher rate unless they “opt down”—which is inconsistent with the spirit of state law.

New Hampshire Preservation Alliance Seeks 'Seven To Save' Nominations

The program focuses attention and resources on significant historic properties in New Hampshire. The deadline for nominations is Aug. 28.

NH Housing Increases Downpayment Assistance For Some Homebuyers

To simplify the program and increase accessibility, NHH has raised the assistance amount from $5,000 to $10,000, to $10,000 to $15,000.

Magistro, Formerly Of Wilmington Advisors, Joins NHTrust In Concord

The financial advisor and U.S. Air Force veteran is working out of the company's Concord office.

NH Lumber, Building Supply Company Collecting Food For Those In Need

Belletetes, which has 9 stores in New Hampshire, including Pembroke and Nashua, will collect food in August; 43K+ pounds collected in 2023.