Senate GOP Blocks Shaheen’s Legislation To Protect NH from Impact of Trump’s Tariffs
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Shaheen’s bill would have limited impact of Canada and Mexico tariffs on American consumers and businesses.
Lottery Commissioner Sees Increased Revenue from Border Casinos Opening, Expanding
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It’s a good bet there will be changes and possibly new revenues coming from and to charity casinos after a gangbuster report of the opening of The Nash casino this past week by the state lottery commissioner.
Town Meeting Time: Taxes, housing and ambulance costs
During the next few weeks, citizens throughout the state will begin heading to the polls, town halls and schools to make decisions about how their community will be organized and operate over the next year.
Library Wars: Local Elections, the ‘Right to Read’ and Budget Battles
The culture wars have come for several public libraries in New Hampshire, turning elections for library trustee into referendums on censorship, parental rights, budget cuts and membership in the American Library Association (ALA).
Voting Rights Supporters Mark ‘Bloody Sunday’ Anniversary
The 75 people who set off from a West Manchester church early Sunday afternoon knew they weren’t going to be met by police violence on the Granite Street bridge.
More Headlines
On Harriet Tubman Day, Shaheen Reintroduces Landmark Legislation to Put Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill
Op-Ed: Protect North Country Towns and Industries by Passing HB 123
Distant Dome: Watch Closely or Your Property Taxes Will Increase
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Where Can Families Access Childhood Vaccines if their PCPs Can’t Afford Them?
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The existence of NH Vaccine Association allows our health center to acquire and offer free vaccines when and where our patients want them: at their trusted primary care practice.
Health & Mental Health
Meet ‘Winni’ State’s First Comfort Dog at Department of Safety E-9-1-1
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She will help support the state’s Emergency 9-1-1 telecommunicators and staff in their high-stress work, as part of a public-private partnership praised by Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
Feature
Fly Fishing Top Tens
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Top ten lists have more to do with personal preferences and experiences. I enjoy reading them and comparing them to my own lists.
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Opposed to NH Police Working for ICE
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The Governor justifies her diversion of much-needed NH budget money as a way to “protect our citizens” from “criminals who are in our country illegally and pose a danger.”
News
Hundreds Honor Concord Firefighter CJ Girard
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Christopher “CJ” Girard, 39, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday evening after a brief illness. Firefighters from Concord Fire and several fire departments escorted him from Concord Hospital through parts of Concord to Bennett Funeral Home.
Business & Economy
Taxing Standing Trees in Carbon Programs Gets Thumbs Up From Committee
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By a unanimous vote, a bill that would tax standing trees on woodlots and forests that are enrolled in carbon sequestration programs has passed the House Municipal and County Government Committee.
Business & Economy
Concord Hospital Trust Scholarship Fund Accepting Applications
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With between $45,000 and $60,000 awarded annually, scholarships typically range from $500 to $3,000.
Feature
Enjoying the Moments, the Sun, the Moon and Of Course Ice Skating
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It’s been a bit, Joyful Musers; 2025 has had an interesting start on my end, a start not predicted nor expected, a beginning that has me valuing and appreciating the minute, the small, the kindness of strangers, the sun, the snow, life itself.
Business & Economy
First Amendment Audits Impact Government Buildings, Police
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On a sunny Tuesday morning in November, Josh Abrams of Stoneham, Mass., entered the historic town hall in Warner. He walked into the office of Town Administrator Kathy Frenette carrying a camera.
Business & Economy
Shaheen Guest for Trump’s Joint Address to Congress Is Gilsum Woman
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Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced that Rebecca Hamilton, the co-owner and co-CEO of Badger in Gilsum, New Hampshire, will be her guest for President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress tomorrow night.
Distant Dome: Outside Group Checking In on Voucher
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In the next week or two, the fate of the expansion of the Education Freedom Account program will come into focus.
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Porter Backs Single Primary Ballot
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For the past year, it has been my honor to work with New Hampshire Together, a nonpartisan nonprofit whose goal is to help everyday citizens become civically engaged.
Courts & Corrections
Immigrant Advocates Reject Ayotte’s ICE Agreement
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Governor Kelly Ayotte’s announcement Thursday that the state police and other agencies would add enforcement of immigration law to their responsibilities drew quick condemnation from New Hampshire’s immigrants’ rights movement.
Readers Respond To Gov. Ayotte’s Press Release On NH Police Working with ICE
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InDepthNH.org will often ask our readers what you think because we value your opinions and think they should be heard. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughtful responses.
News
Shaheen, Senate Foreign Relations Dems Condemn Trump’s, Vance’s ‘Disgraceful Oval Office Outburst’
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“Today’s behavior by President Trump and Vice President Vance would be more shocking if it wasn’t the new normal that this administration is forcing on our allies, partners and even our own citizens.”
News
Two Turkish Nationals Arrested for Illegally Entering the United States from Canada
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Two Turkish men were arrested for illegally entering the United States near Hall Stream, a river that runs along the border between Pittsburg, New Hampshire and Canada, Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack announces.
News
Correction on Two Headlines in Good Morning Newsletter Friday
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Two headlines were wrong in this morning’s Good Morning newsletter for New Hampshire news because they were mistakenly linked together. We apologize for the error.
Business & Economy
Ayotte and Family Visit Mount Washington in Winter
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte, her husband and son visited a wintery scene at Mount Washington State Park on its 6,288-foot summit Friday and learned about all that is going on atop the rock pile when the wind is gusting close to 100 miles per hour.
Obituary
Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Bedford Police Lt. Bernard, Trooper Roland Lamy, Pelham’s Hal Lynde
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The people listed here passed away during the previous weeks and have some public or charitable connection to their community.