Feature
Joyful Musings Asks You Some Odd Questions, Got Answers?
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Good August, Musers, good summer’s height, good brilliance of flowers, of sun, of summer feet and well used beach chairs. In today’s musings, I simply have questions.
Keene Residents, Council Members Outraged Over Recent ICE Activity
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In response to recent Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in Keene, the city hosted a council workshop Monday evening to address questions, help residents understand what transpired, and hear concerns as immigration remains a source of tensions statewide.
Attorney General Wants Claremont Education Decisions Overturned
The two original Claremont education funding decisions should be overturned in whole or in part, the state argues in its 125-page brief in its appeal of the superior court’s Rand decision.
Three Bipartisan Bills Related To Protecting Victims Celebrated in Concord
A suite of bipartisan bills to protect victims of domestic and sexual violence were passed into law and celebrated Monday when Republican Governor Kelly Ayotte held a ceremonial signing before victim advocates, lawmakers, and survivors.
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AG: Adult Son’s Death Ruled Suicide After He Killed His Mother and Shot Two Others in Whitefield
YDC Abuser Woodlock Wants New Trial
Distant Dome: Food Insecurity Is Growing Rapidly in New Hampshire
Politics
Democrat Carleigh Beriont Runs for Nomination in NH’s 1st Congressional District
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C-SPAN: Carleigh Beriont, a candidate for the Democratic nomination in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, spoke at a house party in Newmarket in early August.
BEA Urges Eligible Businesses to Apply for Available Disaster Loans
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The New Hampshire Department of Business and Economic Affairs BEA is reminding eligible small businesses, private nonprofit organizations, and other qualifying enterprises in four New Hampshire counties that they have until August 24, 2026, to apply for low-interest federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
News
U.S. Senate Candidate Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) Kicks Off Statewide Bus Tour: C-SPAN
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She also spoke to reporters on a range of topics, including her opponent Troy Jackson (D-ME), DHS funding, immigration enforcement, and her support of President Trump’s agenda.
Fly Fishing Winnipesaukee
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The Dog Days of Summer have arrived, and along with it comes the heat, humidity and unfortunately no rain.
Business & Economy
Report Cyanobacteria Bloom Suspects to the State When On Or Near the Water; Check List
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There are reports currently being investigated on more than 10 New Hampshire bodies of water, including popular Pawtuckaway State Park, and Lake Winnipesaukee’s Meredith, Wolfeboro and Alton areas
Environment & Science
Fire Suppression, Water Woes Boil Over with Development Pressure in Lincoln
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They learned that at least twice in recent years during structure fires in town, the fire chief was asked by the public works director to stop using town water to put the fire out because there was a lack of water.
News
Democratic U.S. House Candidate Stefany Shaheen Speaks To Reporters in Merrimack: C-SPAN
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Democratic U.S. House candidate Stefany Shaheen accepted the endorsement of the League of Conservation Voters environmental advocacy group at a press conference in Merrimack, New Hampshire on Thursday.
Education
Lawsuit Challenges NH Student ID Voter Restriction
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From court challenges on student IDs to new requirements for absentee ballots, voting in 2026 will bring a number of changes for Granite-staters for students and residents who have moved in-state or between states.
Obituary
Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Gilford Banker Robert F. Smith
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The people listed here passed away during the previous weeks and have some public or charitable connection to their community.
News
LOL or Not, New Hampshire Secession is Back
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It’s not a radical idea for New Hampshire to declare independence and leave the United States, said NH Exit’s Carla Gericke.
Business & Economy
NH’s Karoline Leavitt Leaving as White House Press Secretary
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Leavitt will be stepping down from her position to spend more time with her family. Leavitt welcomed the birth of her second child in May.
Education
GOP, Dem State Senators Call for Audit of the University System of New Hampshire
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A bipartisan group of state Senators have called for a fiscal and performance audit of the University System of New Hampshire (USNH), alleging a lack of transparency, accountability, and that it is not investing enough money in instructing students.
Editorial Cartoons
Picking Poisons
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Elijah Fisher is a freelance illustrator, currently working their way through college.
Business & Economy
Inflation slows but prices remain elevated as Iran war and spending on AI push up prices
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Gas, grocery prices fell, while computers, airfares rose
Business & Economy
Judge Orders Review of Manchester’s Water Treatment Plant Permit
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A federal appeals board has sent Manchester’s wastewater treatment plant permit back for review after a legal challenge over “forever chemicals” discharge into the Merrimack River.
News
Jon Stone Says He’s the Right Man for State Representative Despite Police Scandal
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Setting aside the time he was fired from the Claremont Police Department after an internal investigation into his inappropriate relationship with a teen girl, and the subsequent investigation into his threats of rape, murder, and a mass shooting, Republican Jon Stone told InDepthNH.org he’s the right man to represent Claremont again as a NH State Representative.
News
Goodlander Speaks At Concord Rotary
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Incumbent Maggie Goodlander and Paige Beauchemin are running in the Democratic primary Sept. 8 for U.S. House Seat District 2. Michael Callis, Dan Nicholson, Victor Orlando, and Lily Williams are running in the Republican primary.
News
Amnesty Tax Boost Not Unique to New Hampshire
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A new analysis by the Pew Charitable Trusts notes that some states are turning to tax amnesty programs due to the increasing fiscal pressure states face much like the Granite State.