Feature
Fishing the Battenkill in Autumn
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On a recent trip to Vermont, I decided to spontaneously bring my fly rod and fish the Battenkill River.
What Do You Expect From The Folks You Elected, New Hampshire?
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Send us what you want to see happen now that you – the voters – have spoken. Please Email me today at nancywestnews@gmail.com. I’ll post them in a story on InDepthNH.org.
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?
Maggiore Challenges Simpson for Speaker
Rep. Jim Maggiore, D-North Hampton, wasted little time after Tuesday’s election before announcing his candidacy for Speaker, challenging House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson, D-Exeter, at a news conference Friday in Concord.
Data Center Concerns Mount for NH People As Bow Ponders Potential Moratorium
At last night’s Bow Planning Board meeting, representatives from the advocacy group Protect New Hampshire from Data Centers brought a petition of 826 registered voters from the Town of Bow requesting the Board of Selectmen hold a special town meeting to vote on the moratorium.
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AP Briefs: Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff
In Denial, In Decline
Radio Free New Hampshire: ‘When the Ship Comes In’
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Business & Economy
What Drives Young Granite Staters to Get Involved in Politics?
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If you ask members of Gen-Z why they ran for office, you’re likely to hear that they wanted to breathe new life into the political scene here in New Hampshire, and provide more representation of their generation.
Arts and Entertainment
AP Briefs: Trump focuses on beautifying Washington as Republicans reckon with midterm losses
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President Donald Trump seems more concerned with his Washington beautification projects than his party’s midterm election wipeout. Trump signed a proclamation on Thursday that he said will prevent future changes to the Oval Office and Cabinet Room, both of which he redesigned.
Business & Economy
NH Supreme Court Budget Eliminates Drug Court Program
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In May of this year, New Hampshire’s Drug Court celebrated its 1,000th graduate, a milestone for the recovery program that’s saved lives and helped people struggling with addiction hope for a better future.
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AG Formella: ‘No Significant Disruption to the Administration of the Election’
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It also received no hotline complaints concerning celebrities appearing at polling locations in connection with Turning Point Action activities, or complaints concerning the activities of federal Department of Justice or congressional election observers present in New Hampshire.
Pelham Man Indicted for Running a Ponzi Scheme, Defrauding Investors
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Pelham resident Kevin Patel, 40, has been indicted on three counts of wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces. Patel will appear in federal court at a later date.
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Turning Point: Charlie Kirk’s Movement Makes a Splash – to Little Effect
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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.
Business & Economy
State appears to have its first-ever Executive Council occupied by all Democrats
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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.
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Super Majority Puts Democrats in Control in NH
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Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s agenda for the next two years is taking a back seat to Democrats, who now have veto-proof control in the House and Senate.
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Wild River Fire Prompts New Closure Order and Public Meeting Plan
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A forest closure order is now in effect for the area around the Wild River Fire. This closure prohibits public entry and maintains safe access for firefighters and emergency personnel.
Business & Economy
AP News Briefs: Vance blames Iran war for GOP midterm losses
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Trump faces a profoundly reshaped Washington for the last two years of his presidency. Democrats will have the power to block his legislative agenda, reject his appointees and investigate his administration.
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Troy Jackson wins the Maine US Senate race over GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a key Democratic victory
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Late Democratic entry Troy Jackson won Maine’s U.S. Senate seat early Wednesday, defeating longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins, taking advantage of President Donald Trump’s deep unpopularity to dislodge an incumbent who had survived tough challenges in the past.
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Kelly Ayotte Wins Re-Election as Governor of New Hampshire
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The Associated Press called the race for Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte over challenger former Democratic Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington at 12:42 a.m. Wednesday.
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Executive Council Looking a Lot More Blue on Election Night
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The state’s Republican-controlled, 4-1 Executive Council was appearing to tip Democrat at 11 p.m. on election night with the lone Democrat, Karen Liot Hill, D-Lebanon, moving safely toward re-election and all the Republicans on the edge of their seats, with all losing.
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Pappas Takes An Early Win in Likely Blue Wave in NH
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Call it a Blue Wave or a Red Bloodbath, it hit the Granite State hard Tuesday night as Democrats appeared likely to keep control of the federal delegation, take the majority in the State House, and looked to flip the Executive Council.
Politics
2026 Election Results for New Hampshire
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New Hampshire voters are making their voices heard this Election Day, casting ballots in races that will help shape the future of the Granite State and the nation.
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Voter Turnout High Across NH With No Problems Reported By 5 p.m.
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New Hampshire voters went out to their polling places in huge numbers Tuesday to vote for representation at the State House and three seats in Washington, with many saying their concern for the economy was front of mind.
Feature
How We Spent Election Day 2026 in NH
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Across the driveway, Hannah Buiel staffed a bake sale for the Broken Ground School PTA. It was the first time they’ve held one on Election Day. We agreed they lucked out on the weather.