Business & Economy
SPNHF, Couple Protect 116 Acres in Allenstown
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Derevya Farms adds to conserved lands in the Merrimack River Watershed and
enhances wildlife habitat near Bear Brook State Park.
Business & Economy
$40M Contract Will Help 25,000 Rural Homes Get Broadband in N.H.
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Broadband in the rural parts of the state got a gigabyte boost Wednesday as a $40 million contract was approved to help connect and improve connectivity for almost 25,000 homes and businesses.
Business & Economy
Siting New Landfills Near Waterbodies Debated, DES Wants More Study
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Bills to limit the construction of new landfills away from water bodies were opposed by the state Department of Environmental Services, which instead favors further study, which is included in several Senate bills.
Environment & Science
EPA Announces $18.9M for NH To Address PFAS in Drinking Water
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Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $18,914,000 from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address emerging contaminants, like Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in drinking water in New Hampshire.
Environment & Science
‘Ice-In’ Declared on Lake Winnipesaukee, Likely Won’t Last and ‘Definitely Not Safe’
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Dave Emerson officially declared “ice in” for Lake Winnipesaukee Sunday, but didn’t expect it to last. He flies over the lake to check and took this photo.
Business & Economy
Outdoor Activities On Track in Most Cases Despite Frigid Cold Warnings
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Despite warnings that the frigid weather is not safe for extended exposure today into Saturday, outdoor activities in the state are going forward in some cases and have been canceled in others as the National Weather Forecast has issued a wind chill warning from 10 a.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Saturday.
Business & Economy
Sununu Approves Mount Washington State Park 10-Year Master Plan
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Gov. Chris Sununu approved the 10-year master plan for the Mount Washington state park this week and is expecting an estimate for a comprehensive environmental assessment of summit needs as part of his budget, commission members were told Friday.
Environment & Science
NH Officials Urge Action As New Snow Storm Nears
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With another storm approaching, the New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the NH State Fire Marshal’s Office urge residents, communities and businesses to take action.
Energy
Thanks for Saving Christmas, Utility Line Workers
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What a year 2022 has been for the state’s beleaguered electric customers. Rates soared to astronomical levels – and now, you might conclude, our four utilities even managed to ruin Christmas for thousands and thousands of people.