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Wild River Fire grows to 1,000 acres in New Hampshire

How many helicopters are involved in the firefighting efforts?. GORHAM, New Hampshire (WGME) -- The Wild River Fire in New Hampshire has spread to approximately 1,000 acres. The wildfire is only 11% contained. The U.S. Forest Service says more than 50 personnel and two helicopters have been assigned to fight...

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These Are the Biggest Concerts Coming to New England in 2027

Are you already thinking about the 2027 concert season?

New Hampshire · 5d

Salon

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Gay candidates won where it was supposed to be impossible

New Hampshire Democratic Senate candidate, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas speaks to supporters and media outside of the Webster Elementary School on Nov. 3, 2026 in Manchester, New Hampshire. (Joseph Prezioso/Getty Images) On Tuesday night, two things happened at once, and the country will be tempted to remember only one of...

New Hampshire · 1d

Bangor Daily News

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Wildfire near Maine border grows to about 1,000 acres

The Wild River fire is 11% contained and burning about 7 miles southeast of Gorham, New Hampshire.

Gorham, NH · 2d

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This Spooky New Hampshire Lake Has A Haunted Reputation Among Locals

In 1753, a surveyor and his two helpers camped by a pond and heard strange sounds until nearly morning. His diary already used the word haunted for the place, so that night probably didn’t help anybody relax. I love that the eerie label showed up before any town was...

Francestown, NH · 2d

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Over 100 NH communities pass a school tax cap

Voters in at least 113 New Hampshire communities passed a tax cap Tuesday that will limit annual increases to their local school taxes. The ballot measure appeared on the ballot in every city and town but applies to only the communities that passed it by 60%. But passing the cap...

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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

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 · 20h

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Proposals Emerge to Reinstate Some Taxes

The N.H. Statehouse (File photo by Bailey Stover / Sentinel Staff) Proposals are emerging for next year’s legislative session aimed at increasing state revenues and lowering local property taxes. N.H. Rep. Tom Schamberg, D-Wilmot, acknowledges it’s politically difficult to reinstate taxes that have been cut. But he contends this...

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NH May Finally be Ready to Scrap the One-Acre House Lot Minimum

CONCORD, NH – The one-acre lot requirement for single-family homes is a standard in nearly 90% of New Hampshire towns and cities. It’s been untouchable for decades, despite the ever-worsening housing crisis and skyrocketing home prices. But that standard is closer than ever to falling. Two bills in...

New Hampshire · 1d

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Good Life Halfsy to Bring Weekend Street Closures Across Lincoln

Drivers should prepare for street closures and parking restrictions across Lincoln this weekend as 9,500 runners take part in the 13th annual Good Life Halfsy. Some closures begin Saturday evening, Nov. 7, ahead of the half-marathon Sunday, Nov. 8. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. Sunday at Seacrest Field, 7300...

Lincoln, NH · 1d

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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...

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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 […]

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NH’s Infrastructures Get a C Grade in Report

Civil engineer Logan Johnson is concerned about the state's solid waste infrastructure. She said New Hampshire currently has capacity for only ten more years of in-state trash disposal in its landfills. In a new report, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave New Hampshire’s infrastructure a C grade. Local engineers...

New Hampshire · 2d

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Jeanie Forrester: Meredith Selectboard takes up Breezeline contract, camp sale

The Oct. 26 Meredith Selectboard meeting included discussions on a parcel of waterfront property in Meredith, a sewer grant, a public hearing for the town’s renewal agreement for cable television, and the formal announcement of Phil McLaughlin’s promotion to captain of the Meredith Police Department. Executive Councilor Joe...

Meredith, NH · 2d

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Lakes Region Mental Health recognizes Laconia fire chief for community risk reduction efforts

PLYMOUTH — Laconia Fire Chief Tim Joubert believes he works in the department of “human beings.”. It’s this thinking which landed him the 2026 Peter Harris Award, bestowed by Lakes Region Mental Health Center, during their annual meeting on Oct. 27. Each year, the award recognizes outstanding citizens for their contributions to furthering educational opportunities and conversations around supporting mental health.

Laconia, NH · 3d

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2026 midterm elections: Results in Mass., NH and around New England

Massachusetts had several key races to watch on Election Day 2026. Gov. Maura Healey won reelection over Republican challenger Mike Minogue, as did Sen. Ed Markey in his race against John Deaton. There are also nine ballot questions. In New Hampshire, there was an open U.S. Senate seat that Rep....

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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.

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New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism

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Op-Ed: Protesters in Wolfeboro Saw Blue Wave Coming

Who knew that small, politically reddish Wolfeboro, by the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, would prove to be a predictor of the Democratic blue wave that swept New Hampshire this week and the nation beyond?. WAPP did. Wolfeboro Area Peaceful Protesters, that is, an ad hoc gathering of 50 to 70...

Wolfeboro, NH · 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 · 14h