Local College Professor Writes Book on New Hampshire's Role in American Revolution for Semiquincentennial

NH historian and college president William Fahey published a fascinating study of New Hampshire’s decisive role in the American Revolution.

MacDonald: Idiot Left-Wing White Millionaires

Democrats are terrified that Congress could find a way to make everyone prove both who they are and that they are a citizen, before voting.

Man From Merrimack Indicted On Theft Charge Connected To Apartment Rental Scam

Antonio Silva was accused of taking more than $1,500 from a victim after falsely giving the impression that he owned the rental property.

No Immigration And Customs Enforcement Detention Warehouse For Merrimack, Gov. Ayotte Says

Governor: The Department of Homeland Security will not move forward with the proposed ICE warehouse detention facility in Merrimack.

No ICE Facility in Merrimack- A Community Victory!

Statement from New Hampshire State Representatives Nancy Murphy • Rosemarie Rung • Wendy Thomas

Anti-ICE Protest In Merrimack Attracts Hundreds Of Participants

Protesters gathered for two hours, holding signs, speaking over bullhorns, and cheering as vehicles honked their horns on Baboosic Road.

Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Former Merrimack Detective And Nashua Resident; Lakes Region State Rep.

The former owner of the Northwood Diner; a Wolfeboro doctor; a Manchester woman — NH's longest-serving foster parent; a Hanover journalist.

Ayotte Gets No Relief From White House On Merrimack ICE Facility Controversy

Karoline Leavitt said the facilities were necessary to address what she called the open-borders “mess” left by the Biden administration.

NH Gov. Ayotte Fires Back At MA Gov. Healey Over 'Demands' In ICE Facility Dispute

Gov. Kelly Ayotte has declined to endorse or oppose the proposal, saying her job is to represent the concerns of the residents of Merrimack.

Make Informed Decisions This Election Season In Merrimack!

Stop by Town Council Office Hours to review and discuss what's on the municipal ballot.

Legislative Updates by Rep. Maureen Mooney for February, 2026

Legislative Updates for February, 2026

ICE Director: DHS Has Worked With Governor On Merrimack Facility. Ayotte: That's Not True

The economic impact analysis released talks about the impact to Oklahoma's economy — raising questions about whether it was done for NH.

GOP: 'No' To Late Bill Giving Merrimack Some Say On ICE Facility

Under the proposed bill, the host community to a detention center would hold a public hearing and the governing body of the town would vote.

Urged To Resign After ICE Fiasco, DNCR Commissioner Stewart Passes The Buck At Executive Council Meeting

Former GOP operative-turned-anti-Trump activist Sarah Stewart blamed staff for failing to brief others about a Merrimack ICE facility.

State Knew ICE Plans For Merrimack As Early As Jan. 12

Docs obtained by the ACLU-NH show officials knew for weeks ICE was eyeing building; flack says DNCR failed to share info with the governor.

A Few Of The Best Places To Watch The Big Game In Merrimack

The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will meet in a rematch on Feb. 8. Here are some places to visit while watching the big game.

Merrimack Town Council Opposes ICE Facility In Letter To Noem, Ayotte And Others

The Merrimack Town Council sent a letter Friday to state and federal officials opposing a potential warehouse being purchased by ICE.

Obituary: Frederick C. Vegliante (Porto Funeral Homes)

Porto Funeral Homes

New Hampshire Dems Attempt To Prohibit Use Of State And Local Funds For Immigrant Detention

HB 1609 would prohibit New Hampshire and its counties, towns, and cities from spending any money on immigrant detention facilities.

State Rep. Thomas: Tipster Says Merrimack Police Confirmed ICE Facility Location, Chief Says Not True

Chief Brian Levesque confirmed cops spoke with the people who wrote to her about low-level hooliganism and trespassers in the parking lot.

Document Shows Which Merrimack, NH, Building Proposed For ICE Processing Center

The Merrimack listing shows a now large empty facility at 50 Robert Milligan Parkway among the 46 site listings around the country.

After Elbit Vandalism, Scrutiny Grows Over Progressive's Extremist Ties, Sweetheart Plea Deal

The head of the activist group Democracy Restored is requesting the U.S. Attorney to reexamine the plea deal given to Calla Walsh.

Legislative Updates by Rep. Maureen Mooney for January, 2026

Legislative Updates by Rep. Maureen Mooney

Residents Oppose Possible ICE Facility In Merrimack At Town Council Meeting

More than a dozen residents of Merrimack urged the Town Council on Thursday to resist efforts to allow ICE to create a detainment facility.

MacDonald: Massachusetts Pretends It’s About The Environment

Massachusetts just had another shot heard round the world, but this time it is not in pursuit of liberty but its opposite.

Merrimack Town Hall To Close Before ICE Protest; Speaking at Meeting Limited to Residents

Sharon Marunicz, Merrimack's human resource director, said the ICE matter is not on the town council meeting agenda.

Discover new opportunities at Nashua Community College

Open House is Monday, Jan. 12

MacDonald: A Few Questions For New Hampshire Public Radio

NHPR's headline leads into a report on "New Hampshire Republican lawmakers [trying] again to enact several education bills in 2026..."

MacDonald: Paid $1.69 For Eggs, $2.69 For Butter And Gas Prices Are Dropping

According to a recent International Energy Agency Oil Market Report, global observed oil inventories climbed to 4-year highs in Octobert.

MacDonald: Somali Fraud Is Another Dem Campaign Funding Op

I can’t say for how long Somali fraud schemes will dominate searches in the real world but the supposed media isn’t doing any heavy lifting.

Sen. McGough: Too Early To Discuss Report On ICE Plans To Hold Immigrants In Merrimack, NH

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plan includes seven large-scale holding centers and 16 smaller ones.

Tell Us: Where Are The Best Christmas Light Displays In Merrimack?

New Hampshire Patch is looking for tips from readers on where to go to see the most spirited holiday light shows in your community.

Legislative Updates by Rep. Maureen Mooney for December, 2025

Legislative Updates

AB/Inbev To Close Merrimack Plant, Impacting 125 Jobs

The company will offer jobs at other locations to those affected. They were told the 1970 plant will close in mid-February.

2025’s Top Meteor Shower Peaks This Weekend: How To See Geminids In New Hampshire

The yellowish Geminids are bright and fast, and travel at about 21 miles per second. Peak activity lasts for about 24 hours.

MacDonald: Dropping Medicaid Coverage for GLP-1 Might Be Racist

When New Hampshire announced it would no longer expect taxpayers (through Medicaid) to pay for GLP-1 drugs, I applauded.

Married To The Man In The Red Suit: Life As A Santa's Helper Widow In December

There are all kinds of marriages in the world, but mine comes with a seasonal clause — every December, I share my husband with the world.

MacDonald: The Affordability 'Narrative'

I predict that the Democrats’ “affordability” narrative will struggle to find a safe space in Trump’s very real and prosperous America.

Yankee Candle To Close 20 Stores, Parent Company To Lay Off 900 Workers: What It Means For New Hampshire

9 Yankee Candle locations in the Granite State, including Manchester, Merrimack, Nashua, and Salem, could be affected.

Martin: Open Letter to the Town Council: Proposed Chicken Ordinance

It’s Not Really About Roosters. It’s About Farming. The Ugly Truth About the Proposed Ordinance and Why It Needs to be Scrapped.