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Distant Dome: Despite Record Voter Turnout, the Democrats Have a Problem

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | 3 hours ago

While the Democrats have reason to celebrate their record  turnout for a primary, they have a problem they need to address before the general election.

Related: Distant Dome: Pocketbook Issues Unite New Hampshire and Massachusetts Residents

Deceased Person Found on Banks of Merrimack River in Bedford

Bedford Fire and Police were notified Saturday afternoon of a body that was spotted near the banks of the Merrimack River.

Joyful Musings: Frame This Lovely Day in Newmarket

Homemade aprons adorned volunteers and there was pride in simple work, a gorgeous day prompted laughter and lightheartedness, community and unity. 

From ‘blue wave’ heroes to early exits: What happened to the 2018 House Democrats

Eight years ago, a blue wave swept dozens of Democrats into Congress, making them heroes of the resistance to President Donald Trump.

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NHFPI to Convene Policymakers, Experts, and Community Leaders for 2026 Budget and Policy Conference
2 Arrests in Historic Kimball Castle Fire in Gilford
A look at false and misleading claims during the Republican midterm convention
Business & Economy

Dover Marks 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Unveils New Memorial at Cocheco Mill Courtyard

By ZACH LAIRD | September 11, 2026

More than 100 people gathered at the Cocheco Mill Courtyard on Friday to honor the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and commemorate a new memorial to honor the lives lost and the work of first responders.

Business & Economy

Democrats Turn out 40,000 More Voters than Republicans in New Hampshire

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | September 10, 2026

With both parties having hotly contested races for US Senate and US Representative seats, more than 40,000 Democrats turned out to cast ballots Tuesday than Republicans did.

Business & Economy

Goodlander Secures Intervening Status in PUC Hearing of Liberty Utilities Proposed Rate Hikes

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | September 10, 2026

Saying nearly 100,000 New Hampshire ratepayers could see natural gas bills increase by more than 16 percent under Liberty Utilities proposed $35.8 million rate increase request, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, D-NH was successful Thursday in having the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission grant her request to intervene.

Obituary

Notable NH Deaths: Attorney Jack B. Middleton, Raymond Firefighter Eric Phillips, Yankee’s Jud Hale

By Staff Report | September 10, 2026

The people listed here passed away during the previous weeks and have some public or charitable connection to their community.

Arts and Entertainment

‘South Park’ creators Trey Parker, Matt Stone ‘rename’ show ‘South America’ in jab at Trump

By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer | September 10, 2026

The statement comes as Trump, escalating his trade war with Canada, has declared he’s renaming Lake Ontario to be known as “Lake America” in the United States.

News

Trump, hoping to salvage midterms, makes dubious pledge to give every US adult $5,000 if GOP wins

By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press | September 9, 2026

President Donald Trump pledged Wednesday to send every American adult $5,000 if Republicans retain control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections, an extraordinary gambit to reverse his party’s sagging fortunes in November.

Business & Economy

First speakers at GOP midterm convention praise Trump ahead of president’s speech

By Associated Press | September 9, 2026

Republicans are gathering in Dallas on Wednesday for a highly unusual two-day midterm convention, a first for the party, that will put President Donald Trump at the center of this fall’s midterm elections.

Business & Economy

A Blueberry Farm By Another Name At Heart of Dispute

By DAMIEN FISHER, InDepthNH.org (InDepthNH.org) | September 9, 2026

A property line dispute turned into an existential struggle for a New Ipswich blueberry farmer, and she’s now fighting to keep her family business operating despite what she says is retaliation.

Courts & Corrections

 AG: Bow Search Warrant Executed as Part of Human Trafficking Investigation

By News Release | September 9, 2026

Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice, the Bow Police Department, and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations are continuing an investigation into suspected human trafficking and prostitution-related offenses at Yihong Spa, located at 699 Route 3A in Bow.

Editorial Cartoons

Blue Wave November

By MIKE MARLAND | September 9, 2026
Business & Economy

New Hampshire Democrats Host Post-Primary Election Breakfast

By ZACH LAIRD | September 9, 2026

After a late night Tuesday, Democrats gathered for a post-primary election breakfast at the Saint Anselm’s New Hampshire Institute of Politics on Wednesday morning. The Republicans will hold a similar gathering next week.

Feature

Speaking of Words: ‘Socialism’ as a Word

By Michael Ferber | September 9, 2026

Hundreds of  elected officials around the country have called themselves “socialists” recently and got elected anyway, including a Senator from Vermont, several members of Congress, and the mayor of New York.

News

Update: Races Set, Stefany Shaheen Wins 1st District Democratic Primary

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | September 8, 2026

 At 12:35 am Wednesday, AP called the race for Stefany Shaheen in the Democratic nomination for U.S. House in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District. Shaheen had 37 percent of the vote to Maura Sullivan’s 35 percent in the nailbiter race of the 2026 primaries.

Courts & Corrections

Woman and 1-Year-Old Seriously Hurt in Crash, Driver Charged with Aggravated DUI

By News Release | September 8, 2026

Manchester Police have arrested the driver involved in a serious crash Monday evening that left a 1-year-old child with serious injuries.

News

2026 NH Primary Results

By Staff Report and Associated Press | September 8, 2026

InDepthNH.org is proud to be partnering with the Associated Press to provide up-to-the-minute results on all of the NH Primaries.

Courts & Corrections

Federal Election Monitors Reported At Polling Places in Manchester

By ZACH LAIRD | September 8, 2026

Various polling places in Manchester had federal monitors from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) present to oversee the primary election and ensure transparency and compliance with federal law.

Courts & Corrections

Embattled Chesterfield Chief Last Cop Standing

By DAMIEN FISHER, InDepthNH.org (InDepthNH.org) | September 8, 2026

The last police officer left working in Chesterfield is Chief Lance Rouse, who is accused in a civil lawsuit of retaliation against his former lieutenant as well as filing a misleading document with the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council.

News

U.S. DOJ Conducting Election Monitoring in Nashua and Manchester, Doesn’t Say Which Polling Places

By News Release | September 8, 2026

The U.S. Department of Justice is currently monitoring polls with four DOJ staff from the Civil Rights Division’s Voting Section in each city.

News

Vote Today! Tell Us How It Goes! Notes, Quotes and Kerfuffles from the Polls

By Katharine Webster and PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | September 8, 2026

Send your pics from the polls to nancywestnews@gmail.com with name of photographer, polling place and your comments. InDepthNH.org journalists Garry Rayno, Paula Tracy, Nancy West, Katharine Webster and Zach Laird will be reporting and The Associated Press will provide the tallies as the votes are counted! Happy Voting!

News

Scanlan Announces 9 Towns, City Wards Randomly Picked for Post-Election Audit

By News Release | September 8, 2026

The audits will be conducted on Wednesday, September 9 at 10 a.m. and Thursday, September 10 at 9 a.m. at the New Hampshire State Archives, 9 Ratification Way, Concord, NH 03301.

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  • Distant Dome: Despite Record Voter Turnout, the Democrats Have a Problem
    By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | 3 hours ago

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    By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | September 5, 2026

  • Radio Free New Hampshire: The Real Thing
    By Michael Davidow | September 5, 2026

  • Distant Dome: New Hampshire Ranks Near the Top for Lifetime Taxation
    By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | August 29, 2026

  • Op-Ed:  ICE enforcement in our communities
    By Paul Berch | August 28, 2026

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Our Featured NH Columnists

 

Michael Ferber
SPEAKING OF WORDS
By Michael Ferber

Beverly Stoddart
A NH LIFE
By Beverly Stoddart

Arnie Alpert
ACTIVE WITH THE ACTIVISTS
By Arnie Alpert of Canterbury

George Liset
WRITING ON THE FLY
By George Liset of Dover

Bob Charest
WHY YOU SHOULD CARE NH
By Bob Charest of Epsom

Michael Davidow
RADIO FREE NEW HAMPSHIRE
By Michael Davidow of Manchester

Monica Drahonovsky
MONICA READS
By Monica West

Susan Dromey Heeter
JOYFUL MUSINGS
By Susan Dromey Heeter of Dover

Harrigan
VIEW FROM ABOVE THE NOTCHES
By John Harrigan of Colebrook

Wayne D. King
THE VIEW FROM RATTLESNAKE RIDGE
By Wayne D. King of Rumney

D. Maurice Kreis
POWER TO THE PEOPLE
By D. Maurice Kreis

MIKE MARLAND CARTOONS
MIKE MARLAND CARTOONS

Garry Rayno
DISTANT DOME
By Garry Rayno of New London

Roger Wood
InDEPTHNH
By Roger Wood of Portsmouth

The Laurie List

Laurie Lists are called Exculpatory Evidence Schedules now. They are the secret lists containing the names of law enforcement officers in NH with a history of dishonesty, excessive force or instability.
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