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New Hampton drug trafficker sentenced to 15 years

The son of the New Hampton selectboard chair pleaded guilty to trafficking methamphetamine, fentanyl, and weapons in Belknap Superior Court on Friday, and was sentenced to 7.5-15 years in State Prison. Thomas Drake, 35, pleaded guilty to four counts of possession with intent to distribute a controlled drug, which included...

New Hampton, NH · 2d

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Gilmanton resident who died in standoff ID'd

GILMANTON — Adam Barrett, 50, of Gilmanton, has been identified by Police Chief Matt Currier as the person who died after an armed police standoff last month on Province Road. Barrett threatened the public and police with a gun, and later set a house on fire after dousing it...

Gilmanton, NH · 2d
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Victims in deadly Quechee crash identified

Two people who died in a crash on U.S. Route 4/Woodstock Road in Quechee, Vermont last week have been identified.

Windsor, VT · 2d

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New Hampshire Cold Case: Police Seek Answers 37 Years Later

State police revisit David Braley's suspicious 1990 death on the anniversary of his disappearance.

Concord, NH · 2d

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NH family court judge under investigation over handling of guardianship case

A New Hampshire circuit court judge is facing a slate of ethics charges over his handling of a guardianship case in Milford, including an allegation that he performed his own investigation into a party in the case outside of the courtroom. The New Hampshire Judicial Conduct Committee is accusing Judge...

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New Hampshire's Holiday Drive-Thru With 3 Million Magical Lights Is Back for 2026

3 million lights, 2.5 miles, and about 45 minutes of oooohs from the back seat. The Gift of Lights at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon returns November 26.

Loudon, NH · 2d

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Original petitioner asks Meredith Selectboard to put town gov't structure on warrant

MEREDITH — Retired Public Works Director Mike Faller called for the selectboard to create a warrant article, rather than adding one by petition, for voters to decide on whether to switch their town manager to an administrator. Faller, who spoke during the public comment section at Monday’s selectboard meeting,...

Meredith, NH · 1d

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Newfound school board OKs 5-week ski program for middle school

BRISTOL — The Newfound Area School Board has approved a five-week winter program for middle school students, combining skiing and snowboarding with in-school enrichment and academic competency recovery. The decision followed a presentation by Newfound Memorial Middle School Principal Chris Ulrich and members of his staff at the board’s...

Bristol, NH · 1d

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Belmont Selectboard OKs police auctions for unclaimed property

BELMONT — Belmont’s public safety leaders are again trying to save taxpayers money through auctioning off old equipment and evidence, and pitched their ideas at the Nov. 4 selectboard meeting. Police Chief Stephen Akerstrom sought permission from the board to use a new service called PropertyRoom.com, an online...

Belmont, NH · 1d

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Granite Staters Pay Tribute, Respect to Service Members on Veterans Day

TILTON — Gerard Jutras, a 99-year-old World War II veteran, had never before seen so many people in one space celebrating Veterans Day, a day that reminds him he’s glad he served his country when it needed him. About 150 people joined him and other veterans at the...

New Hampshire · 1d

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UAlbany men's basketball sunk by 3-point barrage in loss to Dartmouth

Big Green shoot 13-of-30 from beyond the arc.

Hanover, NH · 1d

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Warm Welcome Shelter welcomes guests for fourth winter season

CLAREMONT, N.H. – In 2023, a small group of members of the Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 120 Broad Street in Claremont, N.H., discussed ways to help people in need of a warm place to go. This effort has since grown into a communitywide effort to provide overnight shelter during the winter months.

Claremont, NH · 1d

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Students at Huot can now earn credits from Plymouth State

LACONIA — Starting with the Class of 2027, students studying at the Huot Career and Technical Center will qualify for college credits from Plymouth State University. The new program allows students who complete their full sequence of courses — usually two years of Huot classes — to earn as many as eight PSU credits. Some Huot classes will directly substitute for PSU courses; others will count as general electives.

Laconia, NH · 2d

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Keene city manager takes same job in Claremont

CLAREMONT, N.H. – The City of Claremont is pleased to announce the selection of Elizabeth Ferland as its next city manager, bringing 28 years of municipal leadership experience in New Hampshire. Ferland currently serves as city manager of Keene, a position she has held for nine years. Previously, she...

Claremont, NH · 20h

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Meet ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ star Jack Goodacre

FRANKLIN — Franklin Opera House, in collaboration with New Hampshire Music Collective, welcomes acclaimed singer-songwriter duo Jack & Tim for a special appearance at 7 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 20, at the Franklin Public Library. Jack Goodacre and his father, Tim Goodacre, became known to audiences around the world...

Franklin, NH · 1d

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Lara Chulack: Ashland residents should voice concerns over 76-unit build

I am writing as a concerned taxpayer to urge residents and town boards to closely scrutinize the proposed Village at Mill Pond housing development in Ashland. While our region undoubtedly needs residential solutions, a project of this scale brings long-term, hidden infrastructure and financial costs that our small town is simply not equipped to absorb. Ashland is one of the poorest towns in New Hampshire and already has a disproportionate number of low-income housing units compared to surrounding towns. And unlike other Grafton County towns — Hanover, Lebanon, Plymouth or Littleton — Ashland has no commercial tax base to buffer these costs.

Ashland, NH · 2d

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Manufactured-home parks celebrate ownership

The residents of three manufactured-home communities in New Hampshire recently celebrated the purchase of the land and infrastructure under their homes, securing their future security and affordability as resident-owned communities (ROCs). The acquisitions, which took place over the last month, increased the number of resident-owned communities in New Hampshire to...

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City council approves naming of community center gym, skate park

LACONIA — The Laconia Community Center gymnasium and the Laconia Skatepark will be named for two late city residents, following a unanimous vote by the Laconia City Council on Monday night. According to agenda materials, councilors discussed dedicating the skate park in remembrance of Ben Emmond, as well as...

Laconia, NH · 1d

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Opinion: Preparing Kids for the Future Takes More Than the School Day

As artificial intelligence changes how we learn and work, schools face growing pressure to prepare students for an uncertain future. Academic knowledge remains essential. But young people also need to develop the ability to think critically, build relationships and take initiative in shaping their lives.   Developing these future-ready skills takes practice: opportunities to make decisions, […]

Laconia, NH · 21h

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Concord Hospital-Laconia welcomes 2 new orthopaedic specialists

LACONIA — Concord Hospital Health System is expanding orthopaedic services in the Lakes Region with the addition of Lucas William Mayer and Colin J. Cummings to Concord Hospital Orthopaedics-Laconia. The addition of total joint replacement surgery at Concord Hospital Orthopaedics-Laconia represents an important expansion of services for Lakes Region...

Laconia, NH · 2d