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Voices of the personalities and people of the Granite State.

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Speaking of Words: What Would We Do Without Do?

By Michael Ferber | 7 hours ago

One of the many features of English that makes it weird compared to other European languages, and even to its West Germanic cousins, is its extravagant use of the word do. 

Writing on the Fly: Another Auld Lang Syne

Winter Solstice in NH: 'Kodi and I lit the fire on the way home'

How About 2025? Bad Headline or Peculiar Question? Big News?

3-Day Windjammer September Sail in Maine Was Paula Tracy's Highlight of 2025

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Last Day To Double NewsMatch Donations. Until Midnight. We Need You. Thanks

By Nancy West | December 31, 2025

We have big plans for 2026 reporting the news that matters – holding the powerful accountable and giving voice to marginalized people, places and ideas.

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What Do You Think Was the Most Important, Biggest, Weirdest, or Silliest News Story of 2026?

By Nancy West | December 30, 2025

Please email me at nancywestnews@gmail.com. And while you’re at it, don’t be afraid to tell us some stories we should make a point of reporting on in 2026 or that we missed out on in 2025.

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Now For Something Special: A New Year’s Resolution for Us All and Some Ice Skating

By SUSAN DROMEY HEETER, InDepthNH.org | December 29, 2025

Every morning I take about five minutes and illustrate something, anything. It can be timely, it can be funny, it can be – whatever.

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Celebrate With InDepthNH – Pick Top 10 NH News Stories of 2025 and Send Holiday Photos

By Nancy West | December 28, 2025

Send your family’s holiday decoration to nancywestnews@gmail.com and I will post it. Keep them coming into 2026! — Thanks Nancy West What was your favorite InDepthNH story?

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NewsMatch Donations Doubled for 5 More Days. Help InDepthNH Report Like We Do

By Nancy West | December 26, 2025

It’s been a relentless year of reporting, and today we’re taking the time to highlight a few of the stories that impacted New Hampshire.

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Anamaki Chronicles: A Christmas Gift to Myself

By Wayne D. King | December 23, 2025

Broke and low in 1981, A Christmas gift to my Grandmother and Grandfather yielded a treasure trove of life memories. Here’s one of them.

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8 Days To Go To Double Your InDepthNH.org Donation

By Nancy West | December 22, 2025

And, we have some special projects in the works for the new year — which, with your help, we hope to make a reality. 

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It’s Almost Check-In Time at Dover’s Jesus Hotel

By Susan Dromey Heeter | December 15, 2025

JOYFUL MUSINGS: And what is a Jesus Hotel you ask?

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Holiday Gifts For Sale From Talented Folks I Know

By Nancy West | December 15, 2025

Looking for a last-minute gift you can buy online and get to know more about your friends at InDepthNH.org? Now’s the time and here’s some suggestions.

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SPEAKING OF WORDS
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Beverly Stoddart
A NH LIFE
By Beverly Stoddart

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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

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Garry Rayno
DISTANT DOME
By Garry Rayno of New London

Roger Wood
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