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That milestone on Jan. 5, 1776 was recalled with a reading of the Constitution at the state archives, a social media post by Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte noting it as one of many of the state’s “firsts” and a gathering in front of the State House by U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-NH, as part of a 250th celebration by the grassroots organization Kent Street Coalition.
Midcoast Maine’s magnificent water, with its more than 700 islands, was opened up to me on a three-day windjammer cruise in September, marking my favorite adventure in 2025.
Executive Councilor Karen Liot Hill, D-Lebanon, has been cleared of allegations by the Republican State Committee that she may have inappropriately “electioneered” on behalf of a political law firm in her official capacity.
Two contracts that could “literally save lives” of New Hampshire firefighters and first responders with early detection of potentially fatal illnesses were approved Wednesday by the state’s Executive Council.
More than 75 individuals, many holding signs decrying the actions of Immigration Customs Enforcement agents in the state, came to the State House Wednesday to ask leaders from New Hampshire to intervene.
On behalf of New Hampshire Sanctuary Communities, Maggie Fogarty and Megan Chapman sent out a press release urging residents to attend the gathering at 9:30 a.m. in advance of the 10 a.m. meeting of the Governor and Executive Council on the second floor of the State House in Concord on Wednesday.
The entire New Hampshire congressional delegation sent a letter of concern to the Trump Administration regarding a proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Conservation Rule which could impact more than 235,000 acres of the White Mountain National Forest.
For the first time, North Conway Village is hosting a 2026 New Year’s Eve extravaganza with two free fireworks displays.
Leaders of the State Employees Association will be asking its 15,000 members for input on recommendations from the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) and plan to meet with Gov. Kelly Ayotte to discuss the report after hearing from them.