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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...
The Nov. 3 midterm elections shifted control of the New Hampshire State Senate, House of Representatives and Executive Council to Democrats, marking the first time since December 2020 that Democrats controlled all three bodies in the state. The State Senate shifted from a 16-8 Republican majority to a 15-9 Democratic majority; the State House shifted from a 222-178 Republican majority to a 269-87 Democratic majority, not including uncalled races; and the Executive Council flipped from a 4-1 Republican majority to a 5-0 Democratic majority. Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte won reelection in a race against former Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington.
BELMONT — The Belmont Budget Committee approved proposals from the parks and recreation and welfare departments on Nov. 5, the first evaluation of several over the course of the month meant to scour the town’s anticipated expenses for waste before seeking voter approval next year. Department budgets together...
Even moderate conditions can spur a multitude of impacts, including wildfires, water use restrictions, stress on vegetation, and reduced agricultural yields.
WALPOLE, N.H. – The 10 New Hampshire conservation districts are thrilled to announce the sixth grant round of the New Hampshire Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant. The mission of the New Hampshire Conservation Districts Climate Resilience Grant is to support and empower local farmers to build climate resilience throughout...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced potential changes to SNAP this week, which would limit who could access food assistance by blocking people above a certain income and expanding who is subject to work requirements. The plan still needs final approval and would not go into effect until 2029. It...
As work requirements are set to roll out Jan. 1 for Medicaid recipients on Granite Advantage, the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is trying to get the word out on the latest information from the federal government about how proving eligibility for Medicaid will work. Granite Advantage...
Climate change has made the Wild River Fire, a wildfire that has been burning for nearly two weeks in the White Mountains, more intense and difficult to contain. Ongoing drought provided plenty of fuel for the blaze, and unusually warm days and nights gave the fire more energy to burn, experts say.
