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These Are the Biggest Concerts Coming to New England in 2027

Are you already thinking about the 2027 concert season?

Maine · 6d

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Walden country store owner anchors community life and election night hand counts

WALDEN, Vt. (WCAX) - In the Caledonia County community of Walden, volunteers keep the tiny town of about 950 people ticking, especially on Election Day. In this week’s Vermont’s Own, Cat Viglienzoni met a local store owner who’s a familiar face at the polls and beyond. At...

Caledonia County, VT · 3d
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Something Buried in New Hampshire Has Baffled Experts for 154 Years

A mysterious carved stone was discovered near Lake Winnipesaukee in 1872. Nobody knows who made it or why, and it's still baffling people 154 years later.

New Hampshire · 11d

Portsmouth Herald

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Kelly Ayotte won. So did NH Democrats. Now comes the hard part

Democrats won nearly across the board in New Hampshire Nov. 3. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-NH, became the first openly gay man to be elected to the U.S. Senate, and Democrats won both U.S. House races . But perhaps the most jaw-dropping result was the New Hampshire legislature. While most state legislative races have yet to be officially called, it appears all but certain Democrats have flipped both chambers for the first time since 2018. NH House Clerk Paul Smith announced Nov. 4 that Democrats may hold a 292-107 advantage over Republicans in the House, a supermajority, while the Associated Press is forecasting a 15-9 lead for Democrats in the state Senate, which would be one seat away from a supermajority. Democrats are also projected to win all five seats on the Executive Council, a dramatic flip from the previous 4-1 Republican majority. This, despite gerrymandering of the seats that requires Democrats to secure about 54% of the vote to flip, according to University of New Hampshire Survey Center Director Andrew Smith. “This election will go down in New Hampshire political history,” said Dante Scala, a professor of political science at UNH. “Calling it a sea change is almost downplaying what

New Hampshire · 2d

The Maine Monitor

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Democrat upsets a lightning-rod western Maine sheriff by 68 votes

Daniel O’Connor is a Report for Americacorps member who covers rural government as part of the partnership between The Maine Monitor and the Bangor Daily News, with additional support from BDN and Monitor readers.

Oxford County, ME · 2d

Nerdy Digest

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The U.S. State Capital Without a McDonald's

There’s a city in America where the Golden Arches simply do not exist. No drive-thru. No value meal. No familiar red-and-yellow sign glowing from a strip mall. While this might sound like a quirk from a small town somewhere off the beaten path, this city is actually a state capital – the seat of government ... Read more

Montpelier, VT · 2d

The Money Overview

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New Hampshire’s governor says federal officials will work to keep Medicare Advantage in Coos and Carroll counties through 2027 after insurers left Coos with no plans

New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte says the Trump administration will work to keep Medicare Advantage coverage in Coos and Carroll counties through 2027, a day after insurers said no plans would be offered in Coos County. Up to 27,000 Coos County seniors were at risk of losing coverage, and Medicare open enrollment closes Dec. 7. […] The post New Hampshire’s governor says federal officials will work to keep Medicare Advantage in Coos and Carroll counties through 2027 after insurers left Coos with no plans appeared first on The Money Overview .

New Hampshire · 1d

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Sheffield Weighs Three Options for Route 122 Sidewalk Through Village

SHEFFIELD — Sheffield officials are weighing three options for adding a sidewalk along Route 122 through the village, with preliminary estimates ranging from about $400,000 for a basic sidewalk to a more expensive design that could include a separate footbridge over Millers Run. Consultants from Fuss & O’Neill presented the alternatives to the Select Board on Oct. 7 as part of a state-funded scoping study examining pedestrian access between Berry Hill Road, Chesley Hill Road and Millers Run School. The grant funding the study expires in February. The presentation marks another step in a project identified as a priority in Sheffield’s 2025 Town Plan.

Sheffield, VT · 2d

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Many Vermont towns still count election ballots by hand

WALDEN, Vt. (WCAX) - Dozens of Vermont cities and towns still rely on volunteers to count Election Day ballots by hand. The secretary of state’s office says 177 towns use tabulator machines to count ballots while 70 still use the old-fashioned method of counting by hand. That includes the...

Vermont · 2d

MyChamplainValley.com

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Multiple Democrats competing to become VT House Speaker

MONTPELIER, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – After regaining their supermajority in the Vermont Legislature this week, Democrats are already looking ahead to their next elections in a couple months. When the new legislative session starts on Wednesday, Jan. 6, Democrats and the minority parties will have to vote on which of them will take charge in Montpelier, […]

Vermont · 2d

VTDigger

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Washington County voters approved $54.9 million bond for new career center

Residents in Washington County advanced the effort to build a new East Montpelier campus for the Central Vermont Career Center, expanding its enrollment size. Read the story on VTDigger here: Washington County voters approved $54.9 million bond for new career center .

Washington County, VT · 2d

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New Hampshire and Vermont Have Banned Flock and ALPR Cameras Statewide; Ohio May Be Joining Them

Ohio House Bill 1010 would ban government ALPR surveillance statewide, with exceptions for dash cams, body cameras, and toll systems.

Ohio · 5d

VTDigger

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Vets Town Hall events will highlight veterans’ stories in November

“The veterans who speak are our neighbors, colleagues, friends, and family members. Attending a Vets Town Hall is a chance to learn about some of the experiences that have been meaningful to them,” said Kristen Eaton, deputy director of Vets Town Hall. Read the story on VTDigger here: Vets Town Hall events will highlight veterans’ stories in November .

Vermont · 2d

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Voters back $54.9 million CVCC bond in a big way

BARRE — It took two tries, and a massive adjustment, but voters in the 18-town district that operates the Central Vermont Career Center approved financing for a $54.9 million new facility proposed on the East Montpelier campus of U-32 Middle and High School. Unlike last November, CVCC Superintendent Jody...

East Montpelier, VT · 1d

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Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer voted “Best Law Firm” in 27 practice areas by ‘Best Lawyers’

VermontBiz Vermont and New Hampshire law firm, Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer has been named a “Best Law Firm” in America by ‘Best Lawyers’ for 2027. Best Law Firms® rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm included has been rigorously evaluated based on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the depth of their practice. The result is a comprehensive guide for businesses and individuals seeking top-tier legal counsel in the United States. The 2027 edition is the 17th edition of the list.

Manchester, NH · 1d

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Plattsburgh YMCA to host ceremonial groundbreaking

PLATTSBURGH | After nearly eight years of planning, fundraising, and community support, the Plattsburgh YMCA will officially break ground Thursday, Nov. 12, at its future home on New York Road. The milestone marks the next chapter for the organization that is committed to creating a modern, accessible facility to serve children, families, seniors, and individuals throughout the North Country.

Plattsburgh, NY · 2d

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Clinton County Sheriff elect Brent Davison looks to first term

Unofficial early election numbers put Republican challenger Brent Davison ahead with a sizable 58.08 percent of majority support. — PLATTSBURGH | In a highly public campaign for Clinton County Sheriff, longtime law enforcement veteran Brent Davison sealed the office's next term over six-time Sheriff David Favro. Unofficial early election...

Clinton County, NY · 3d

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North Country school names new principal

ELIZABETHTOWN, N.Y. (WCAX) - Boquet Valley Central School District has named Jenifer Jensen as the new principal at the Mountain View Campus. Jensen brings over 20 years of experience in education, previously having worked as middle school associate principal at Beekmantown Central School. A graduate of SUNY Plattsburgh with a...

Elizabethtown, NY · 2d

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Unofficial results show tight race for Wilmington supervisor

Only 19 votes is separating Cliff Holzer II and incumbent Tim Follos in the race for Town of Wilmington supervisor. — WILMINGTON | Nineteen votes — that’s what currently separates Cliff Holzer II and incumbent Tim Follos in the race for town supervisor. Election Night results showed...

Wilmington, NY · 3d

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Plattsburgh YMCA Plans Groundbreaking for New Home

The Plattsburgh YMCA will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking November twelfth at its future home on New York Road. The project will transform the former CVPH Wellness Center into a facility with expanded swimming, fitness, recreation and youth programs. More than twelve million dollars has been raised, including four and a half million in state funding for pool renovations. After nearly eight years of planning and fundraising, work on the building is scheduled to begin in January.

Plattsburgh, NY · 1d