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New Hampshire Bulletin

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New Hampshire ballot question to eliminate defunct position fails, according to preliminary results

A ballot measure meant to eliminate a defunct county-level position within the state’s judicial system just barely failed in Tuesday’s election, preliminary results show. According to the Associated Press, 64.7% of voters opted to abolish the register of probate, with 96% of votes counted. That’s just shy of the two-thirds majority needed. The New Hampshire […]

New Hampshire · 1d

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Republicans retain Belmont as Kevin Nugent elected new state rep

BELMONT — One of the few Lakes Region districts to stay red, voters in Belknap 4 supported Republican candidate Kevin Nugent Jr. for their new representative to Concord. Nugent — who spent his career in public safety, largely as a dispatcher — received 1,702 votes compared with Democratic opponent Liz Charlwood, who received 1,463. Neither could not be reached by deadline on Wednesday.

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CDLLife

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Two men admit to stealing goods from New Hampshire warehouse with rented box truck

Two men pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the theft of goods from a warehouse in New Hampshire. On November 4, 2026, Nasaiah Johnson, 25, and Xiao Yu, 28, pleaded guilty to interfere with commerce by robbery, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Hampshire. Officials said that Johnson and Yu joined four co-conspirators […] The post Two men admit to stealing goods from New Hampshire warehouse with rented box truck appeared first on CDLLife .

Londonderry, NH · 1d

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Land, costs and housing: A clear-eyed look at development in New Hampshire

New Hampshire faces a housing shortage of 60,000-90,000 units by the early 2030s. Existing-home inventory often sits near two months of supply — roughly 60-70% below the five-to-six-month level considered balanced. At the same time, the cost to build has become a major barrier. Land, materials, labor, site work, permitting, and infrastructure have all risen, turning projects that worked a decade ago into difficult math today.

New Hampshire · 9h

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Residents, Newfound board differ on interpretation of new law, future of Danbury school

BRISTOL — As the Newfound Area School Board considers the fate of the now-closed Danbury Elementary School, residents are expressing doubts about the interpretation of a new state law requiring unused facilities to be offered first to charter schools. Historically, when the cooperative school district has abandoned elementary schools,...

Danbury, NH · 13h

New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism

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Turning Point: Charlie Kirk’s Movement Makes a Splash – to Little Effect

Turning Point Action, part of the movement founded by the late Charlie Kirk to energize young conservatives, got plenty of media attention on Election Day for bringing celebrities to New Hampshire polling places – and for an alleged assault by a 70-year-old on one of the group’s representatives in Laconia.

New Hampshire · 2d

Animal of Things

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25 Days of Firearm Deer Hunting in New Hampshire: Nov. 11 to Dec. 6, 2026

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Deer hunting season in New Hampshire 2026-27 opens September 15 with archery and runs in layers through the first week of December for firearms hunters. The dates shift by Wildlife Management Unit (WMU), and WMU A closes a week early, so the unit you hunt decides your calendar. This article lays out every season by … This article, 25 Days of Firearm Deer Hunting in New Hampshire: Nov. 11 to Dec. 6, 2026 , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Big Cat Ownership Laws in Colorado: What Is Banned and Who Can Keep One • Is Feral Pig Hunting in Nevada Legal? Laws, Classification, and Where Pigs Live • Big Cat Ownership Laws in Kentucky: What State and Federal Law Allow

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New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism

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State appears to have its first-ever Executive Council occupied by all Democrats

CONCORD – The state has never had an all-Democratic Executive Council, but it appears from unofficial vote tallies that it will have one for the next two years after voters turned out and turned down re-election bids for four seats held by Republicans, Tuesday. “This election marks an extraordinary...

New Hampshire · 2d

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Crews work to contain wildfire in New Hampshire's White Mountains

PORTLAND (WGME) -- A more than 800-acre wildfire is burning through New Hampshire's White Mountains. Only a small percentage of the fire is contained as crews in the air and on the ground race to put it out. One big challenge crews have faced is extremely dry conditions fueling the...

New Hampshire · 1d

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Ayotte faces divided government in Concord after sweeping Democratic victories

WEST LEBANON, N.H. (WCAX) - Following near-total Democratic victories across New Hampshire on Tuesday, re-elected Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte must now prepare to govern alongside an opposition-controlled Statehouse and an all-Democratic Executive Council. It was an historic election in the Granite State, from the race for the United States Senate...

New Hampshire · 2d

New Hampshire Bulletin

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Rabies vaccine hesitancy a recurring topic for NH veterinarians, legislators

Last month, the House Environment and Agriculture Committee recommended reconsidering the contents of a sidelined bill from last session: House Bill 1488, which sought to increase rabies vaccine exemptions for New Hampshire pets.  The bill was sent for interim study by the full New Hampshire House in March and, with the 2026 session closed and […]

New Hampshire · 21h

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NH News Recap: Election outcomes and a historic wildfire

New Hampshire voters turned out to the polls in droves Tuesday and ushered Democrats into offices around the state. In the days since the election some surprising results, including the breakdown of the Executive Council and down ballot state races have taken shape. On the New Hampshire News Recap, NHPR...

New Hampshire · 14h

SnowBrains

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SnowBrains Forecast: Warmth and Rain Slow Winter Preparations Across the Northeast

The Northeast snow forecast favors mild weather and rain showers before gradual cooling brings a chance for minor mountain coatings Sunday into early next week. Natural base building remains limited, and colder nights offer only a gradual improvement for snowmaking. None of the resorts covered in this forecast are open for skiing. Killington has ruled out opening this weekend and […] The post SnowBrains Forecast: Warmth and Rain Slow Winter Preparations Across the Northeast appeared first on SnowBrains .

New Hampshire · 1d

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New majorities in Concord have Democrats eyeing NH Secretary of State job

Tuesday’s election may have just ended, but another key race is already starting to ramp up: that for New Hampshire Secretary of State. Secretary of State David Scanlan, who has held the job since 2022, says he’s running for another two-year term. The position is elected by a vote of the full membership of the New Hampshire House and Senate at the start of each new legislative session in December.

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5 Deadly New Hampshire Mountain Trip Mistakes to Catch Before It’s Too Late

A New Hampshire mountain day can begin in comfortable sunshine and end in cloud, hard wind, or icy footing. The difference between the valley and a summit is one of the most important details to understand before choosing a trail. These five mistakes matter most on exposed White Mountain routes....

New Hampshire · 12h

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Meredith, NH, officials weigh action to preserve former Arlington Girl Scouts camp

Officials in Meredith, N.H., have voiced support for preserving a local camp that has been used by Arlington Girl Scouts for generations but could soon be developed for housing. Select Board member Jeanie Forrester said the board invited New Hampshire Executive Councilor Kenney to speak last week after learning that...

Meredith, NH · 1d

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Kevin Shaw at Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty Division II Volleyball Semi-Final: Somersworth 3, Gilford 2

The Hilltoppers advance with a 5-set win over the Golden Eagles. Somersworth returns to the finals after a 5-set thriller on Wednesday evening over Gilford. The game featured some spectacular defense, big swings, and arguably the best middle-middle match-up between Paige Demers and Sydney Boudreau. Kennidy Asche brings you the...

Somersworth, NH · 1d

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Married father of 4 with ties to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, dies in massive flood, FaceTimes wife seconds before death

Joshua Bennett, a 34-year-old husband and father of four with ties to New Hampshire and Massachusetts, died Monday after his vehicle became submerged in floodwaters during historic rainfall in Palm Bay, Florida according to family accounts and local reports. Bennett was trapped in his truck on San Filippo Drive as...

Palm Bay, FL · 1d

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Coker, Wheeler plan to use 'team' approach to represent Meredith in Statehouse

MEREDITH — Rep. Matt Coker (R-Meredith) retained his seat in the Statehouse, and Democrat Seth Wheeler received the most votes in the Belknap District 2, beating out Scott Wallace and Dean Cascadden for two seats on Tuesday. Coker received 1,782 votes, good for second, and entering his third term....

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