Salem To Mark New Police Department Opening With Chamber Ribbon Cutting

Gov. Kelly Ayotte is expected to join community leaders, police department members and residents in Salem on Oct. 14.

Leavitt To Start Fox News Media Role Nov. 1

Fox News Media said former Trump administration press secretary Karoline Leavitt of Hampstead will join as a contributor next month.

2026 New Hampshire Federal, State, And County Candidates: Tell Patch Readers Why You Are Running

Candidates running for office in 2026 can submit information to Patch explaining why they deserve our readers’ support.

Salem NH 2026 Midterm Election Results: Updated

Here are the unofficial results for the Sept. 8, 2026, midterm election in Salem, New Hampshire.

Salem NH 2026 Midterm Election Voter Guide

Here is everything you need to know about the Sept. 8, 2026, midterm election in Salem, New Hampshire.

Sweeney: Why Osborne Is My Choice For Speaker

Salem GOP State Rep: There is a version of the speaker’s office that manages decline gracefully. New Hampshire does not need that version.

Salem Announces Voter Registration Session For Upcoming State Primary

Eligible Salem residents who turn 18 by Sept. 8 can register at a Sept. 1 session or at the polls with documents.

New Salem Affordable Housing Project For Veterans And Seniors Lands $3M In Federal Funding

The Millville Heights Apartments will feature 23 units and a community room. Officials say the apartment waiting list is very long.

Atkinson Native Karoline Leavitt To Leave White House Spox Gig At End Of Month

Former GOP congressional nominee and the youngest White House press secretary in history is resigning to spend more time with her family.

Sweeney: Cinde Warmington's Long, Hot Summer

Salem state Rep: If this summer is any indication, opioid lobbyist Cinde Warmington is facing the longest three months of her life.

New Hampshire GOP Chairman Marks Death Of Former Salem State Rep. Doucette

A statement from the state Republican chair outlined Fred Doucette's roles in Salem, the Statehouse and FEMA.

Data Center Panic Meets Pushback At AFP-NH Roundtable

State Rep. Tanya Donnelly (R-Salem): “Some of the largest data centers that we have are in the desert, where there’s no water."

Bouchard: What I Learned By Attending Every New Hampshire Autism Council Meeting

Parent: What began as an effort to understand an advisory council became a lesson in how ordinary citizens can engage with government.

Michelotti: HB 1268 Is The Next Step In New Hampshire's Homeschool Freedom Journey

Derry homeschooler: The bill makes clear that rules that apply to EFA families will not impact non-government-funded homeschool families.

Executive Councilor 'Enraged' By Berlin Police Denying Her Right-To-Know Of Murder-Suicide Evidence

Cops rejected the request by Janet Stevens, R-Rye; she countered: “My objective is accountability and confirmation of protocol compliance.”

Councilor Stevens Files Right-to-Know Request with Berlin PD for Murder-Suicide Probe

The request comes days after the department issued a report on its handling of the matter, in which it acknowledged serious deficiencies.

Conte: On Housing, Local Vs. State Control Is The Wrong Question

New Salem resident: We can make affordable housing a decisive competitive advantage for NH by remembering that liberty trumps locality.

Mack: I Testified To Protect Women's Spaces. A State Senator Called It 'Terrorism.'

Hampstead activist: The demeanor of state Sen. Debra Altschiller (D-Stratham) toward those supporting the bills was cold and dismissive.

Newton Teen's 1980 Disappearance Draws Renewed Appeal From NH Cold Case Unit

Investigators renewed a public call for tips in the disappearance of 15-year-old Rachael Garden in Newton.

Conte: Why New Hampshire Must Resist The Siren Song Of Broad-Based Taxes

Former Massachusetts resident: The sales tax there started at a “modest” 3%. Today, it stands at 6.25%, more than doubling since 1996.

Stevens Asks NH AG To Look Into Delayed Criminal Restitution Payments To Victims

The NH DOC manages 13,000 active offender restitution cases affecting 21,000 victims, but lacks enough staffers to process payments.

Salem NH 2026 Town Election Results: Town Budget Approved By 28 Votes; Morse Keeps Clerk Seat

Here are the results from the March 10, 2026, election in Salem, New Hampshire.

Salem NH 2026 Town Election Voter Guide

Here is everything you need to know about the March 10, 2026, election in Salem, New Hampshire.

​Salem's Supervisors Of The Checklist Meet Saturday Morning

New voters can register at the municipal office building for the upcoming town election scheduled for March 10.

New Hampshire Senate Passes So-Called 'Book Ban' And Parent Notification Bills

Sen. Daryl Abbas, R-Salem: SB 434 establishes a uniform process for school superintendents to determine whether material is appropriate.

See Where U.S. Homeowners Pay The Highest Property Taxes By County And State

These taxes account for 70 cents of every $1 in local tax collections, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation.

Mannion: A Justice System That Can't Correct Its Mistakes Isn't Just

Pelham GOP state Rep: There are gaps in NH law, making it extraordinarily difficult for the wrongfully convicted to prove their innocence.

Anatomy Of A Deliberative Session And Town Meeting In Atkinson

There’s nearly always drama; it’s almost always about property taxes since many residents also work and pay income taxes in Massachusetts.

​Supervisors Of The Checklist In Salem Meet Jan. 20

Residents can register to vote or update their info. To participate in the Jan. 31 deliberative session, residents must be registered.

School Budget Cap Blown Off By NH House

A GOP priority for the legislative session was upended Thursday as the long-sought statewide cap on school district budgets was voted down.

McDonnell: Recent Campus Violence Shows NH Needs To Act

State rep: Had Providence cops and Brown security acted with the same urgency as Salem police, these tragedies could have been prevented.

'Thanks, Maura!' NH GOP Trolls Healey, Massachusetts Democrats Over Tax Policy

Sweeney: “There’s this great myth ... that NH is somehow dependent on the state of Massachusetts. Nothing could be further from the truth.”

High Costs Drive Bay Staters North. Will They 'Mass Up' New Hampshire?

And according to the U.S. Census Bureau, the No. 1 destination for Massachusetts residents making a move is New Hampshire.

Zoning Vs. The American Dream: New Hampshire Debate Over Home-Based Businesses Heats Up

An effort is underway in Concord to change that with legislation that would give homeowners more freedom and limit restrictive zoning rules.

Lyme Hunter Injured By Shotgun Pellets Fired By Hampstead Man While Pheasant Hunting, Fish And Game Says

New Hampshire Fish and Game says Joshua Perrone was injured by James McCarthy in Canaan while hunting along a river on Wednesday morning.

Alam: There's Nothing 'Progressive' About Celebrating Political Violence

Professor: A pattern emerges when examining historical movements whose participants were certain about being on the right side of history.

'Glad He's Dead:' Teachers' Reax To Kirk's Murder Sparks Outrage

Educators from Timberlane Regional and Manchester School District, as well as from Massachusetts to Oregon, are being fired or resigning.

Stevens To Press For Immediate Action After Another Crash On Route 111 In Salem

The District 3 Executive Councilor will meet with state and local officials Tuesday, says it is time to act.

Huyett: An NH-Affiliated Company Growing Artificial Hearts Should Test Them Here

Cornerstone attorney: Expansion of “Right to Try” laws could help the Granite State become a hub of biotechnology innovation.

Keller: Republicans Could Face Hot-Button Issues At Town Halls This Summer

If Revere Rep. Katherine Clark and her fellow Democrats have their way, it'll be Republicans taking the heat this time around.