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Supreme Court says New Hampshire can limit use of student IDs for voting
The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed New Hampshire officials to limit when voters may use a student ID to receive a ballot, agreeing that a lower court ruling that blocked enforcement of the policy was too close to Election Day.
Supreme Court says New Hampshire student IDs can’t be used to vote in November
The high court said a federal judge should not have changed the rules so close to the Nov. 3 election by blocking guidance issued by New Hampshire’ secretary of state.
Could Democrats lose a Senate race in New Hampshire? A GOP candidate with a famous name tries to flip the seat
Democrats Show Strength in Michigan Senate Race but Trail in Maine, Polls Find
The party’s nominees lead in Michigan and New Hampshire but the Republican incumbent is ahead in Maine, according to New York Times/Siena polls of the three battlegrounds.
Fed rate hike not likely to impact NH economy
Interest rate hike? What interest rate hike? The move by the Federal Reserve to hike a key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point (0.25%) has provoked a big yawn in the New Hampshire economy.
Fact-Checking Senate Ads in Iowa, New Hampshire and North Carolina
We assess three campaign ads in the battleground states that have focused on the cost of living.
In Concord, RFK Jr. renews attack on hep B vaccine that inspired state anti-vaccine bill
In a visit to Concord Friday, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cast doubt on the safety of the hepatitis B vaccine but wouldn’t comment on state legislation in New Hampshire that his agency inspired.
Could Republicans flip New Hampshire Senate seat? Sununu's got a shot
Republicans, some national forecasters and pundits believe that the GOP has a chance to flip the state’s U.S. Senate seat.
Sustainability Spotlight: The competitive edge
Small businesses drive New Hampshire’s economy, accounting for roughly 97% of all state enterprises and generating the majority of its jobs, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Opinion: How out-of-state political interests are strangling NH
A writer warns against the influence of the Free State Project and out-of-state money on New Hampshire politics and its core values.
BIA's 113th annual dinner and awards celebration
Bruce Berke, Donnalee Lozeau and Bring Back the Trades were honored at BIA’s 113th annual dinner for their contributions to New Hampshire.
Cook Political Report shifts New Hampshire toward Republican Sununu
Cook Political Report, an election handicapper, shifted its rating for the New Hampshire Senate race to “toss-up,” a significant move in Republicans’ favor, since Democrats need to keep that seat. …
Wicked STEM 2026
Three-year-old Logan Goulet seems a amazed as he watches a ball float on air while attending the Wicked STEM Expo on Saturday at Southern New Hampshire University in Manchester.
RFK Jr. allocates $11M for NH rural health services
RFK Jr. announces $11 million for New Hampshire rural health, supporting mobile EMS and reducing hospital overcrowding.
Ayotte calls on X to suspend NH Libertarian Party’s account for calling for political violence
Gov. Kelly Ayotte called for X to suspend the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire’s account after it posted the latest in a series of calls for political violence.
2028 Presidential ‘Shadow Primary’ Descends on the Midterm Elections
The schedule is especially packed in New Hampshire, an early presidential nominating state where there is a competitive Senate race Democrats are flocking to this month.
29,000 Granite Staters Could Lose Their Health Coverage, New Study Says
A new study by the NH Fiscal Policy Institute indicates from 23,000 to 29,000 New Hampshire residents will lose their Medicaid health insurance coverage by 2028 under new federal and state regulations and requirements set to begin Jan. 1.
NH candidates for governor, U.S. Senate, Congress clash over...
At a Manchester forum, New Hampshire candidates clashed over housing, energy, healthcare and other costs as affordability emerged as voters’ central concern. ...
Judge allows student IDs as fallback for NH voters
A federal judge ruled New Hampshire election officials may consider student IDs as voter identity evidence when no other ID is available, despite a law barring ...
New Hampshire Business Finance Authority honors 5 lenders at...
The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority honored five lenders for financing projects that supported businesses, nonprofits and communities across the state.
Newsmakers: Southern NH Health names More VP of philanthropy
Southern New Hampshire Health named Cristine More vice president of philanthropy, among new appointments and leadership changes across New Hampshire organizatio...
Chris Pappas Could Make History in New Hampshire’s Senate Race
Chris Pappas, the Democratic nominee in New Hampshire, would be the first openly gay man in the Senate. On the campaign trail, he doesn’t dwell on it.
Kate Tarbox elected president of Central New Hampshire Chamb...
Kate Tarbox will lead the Central New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce board for 2026-28, working to strengthen business connections across the 23 towns it serves.
Nicole Bluefort, 2026 Outstanding Women in Business Recipient
Nicole Bluefort started her law practice in her hometown of Lynn, Mass., 15 years ago and later expanded to Boston. In July 2024, she opened an office on Elm Street in Manchester, sensing there was a niche for a practice that could better serve people of color in New Hampshire.
New Hampshire Film Festival announces 2026 lineup
The New Hampshire Film Festival returns to Portsmouth Oct. 15–18 with more than 100 films, Spotlight screenings and an Alicia Silverstone “Clueless” event.
Democrats want a blue wave. New Hampshire is Exhibit A for why that may not happen
Five weeks before Election Day, Democratic optimism is soaring. But glaring vulnerabilities threaten to undermine the unstoppable blue wave that Democrats believe is coming. Look no further than New Hampshire, where Democratic leaders are sounding the alarm about political challenges that could jeopardize the party’s ability to win in November.
New Hampshire Book Festival returns with more than 60 partic...
The New Hampshire Book Festival returns to downtown Concord Friday and Saturday with more than 60 authors, new books and keynotes from Jeff Kinney and Jodi Pico...
NH's Business: Managing wildfire risks across New Hampshire
Fred Kocker sits down with Jack Savage with The Society for the Protection of NH Forests to talk about what the state is doing to monitor and manage wildfires.
Canaan Hardware and Supply named New Hampshire’s 2026 HBSDealer All Star
Canaan Hardware and Supply has been selected as New Hampshire’s 2026 Hardware All Star by Hardware + Building Supply Dealer magazine, earning recognition as one of just 50 independent home
New Hampshire political dynasty boosts John E. Sununu in Senate bid
Political dynasty is front and center as Republican John E. Sununu seeks to retake his old Senate seat in a close-fought race against Democratic Representative Chris Pappas.
Ramaswamy built his political career in NH. It's faltering in Ohio.
Many New Englanders remember Ramaswamy from his mad-dash presidential campaign in New Hampshire. Will his political career survive a tumultuous run for Ohio governor?
Older voters prioritize Social Security, Medicare and afford...
A new AARP poll finds New Hampshire voters over 50 are highly motivated, focused on affordability and Social Security, and key to the outcome of the state’s top...
As pharmacies across Vermont close, North Star Health opens 3 new ones
SPRINGFIELD — In the era of independent pharmacy closures and ballooning drug costs, a new pharmacy that charges less for drugs seems counterintuitive, if not impossible. But that’s exactly what North Star Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center that operates medical clinics in Vermont and New Hampshire, did when it officially launched three new pharmacies […]
College football: UNH drops overtime heartbreaker to North Carolina A&T
The University of New Hampshire football team lost to North Carolina A&T in overtime on Saturday, falling to 2-5 overall on the season.
New Hampshire’s best business lawyers
Published annually, “The Best Lawyers in America®” is an exhaustive search for the country’s top attorneys. Here is a compilation of the top attorneys who practice in New Hampshire in dozens of legal specialties related to the needs of businesses, from administrative law to workers’ compensation. The complete list of New Hampshire lawyers in all specialties can be found in...
New Hampshire Receives Over $2 Million in Federal Grants to Support Mental Health Efforts Statewide
Governor Kelly Ayotte and Commissioner Lori Weaver of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) celebrated New Hampshire receiving over $2 million in federal grants aimed at expanding behavioral health crisis support and mental health services across the state. The grants will provide critical funding for New Hampshire’s 988 Lifeline and support mental health...
NH's Business: Access to healthcare for adults in rural New Hampshire & Vermont
Fred Kocher sits down with Dr. Nathan Goldstein and Angelo Volandes with Dartmouth Health to talk about how adults can navigate healthcare in rural settings.
(Opinion) Camping for kids should be priority for the state
One of the greatest honors for me as executive councilor for District One is representing the towns around Lake Winnipesaukee, one of New Hampshire’s most stellar natural resources.
NH state retirees face 85% health premium hike
New Hampshire retirees in the state health plan will see premiums rise 85% in January under a one-year Anthem extension, while the state prepares to seek compet...
Sen. Rick Scott headlines New Hampshire GOP dinner
U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Florida) visited the Granite State on Friday, headlining the New Hampshire GOP Amos Tuck Dinner.
Famous Dems campaign for Pappas as NH's crucial Senate race hits final stretch
Two weeks until Election Day and New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race is at a boiling point.
This blue state is the midterms’ surprising new Senate battleground
The nonpartisan Cook Political Report changed its rating of New Hampshire’s Senate race from ‘Lean Democratic’ to ‘Toss Up.’
A political Rorschach test: Pappas's DC record is up for interpretation in Senate race
Pappas' four terms representing New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District are his main credential as he runs for Senate. But critics say Pappas’ Washington record lacks major accomplishment.
Newsmakers: Southern NH Health names More VP of philanthropy
Southern New Hampshire Health named Cristine More vice president of philanthropy, among new appointments and leadership changes across New Hampshire organizatio...
Commentary: Healthcare is broken, and it's time for leaders in New Hampshire and the nation to act
Standing outside the New Hampshire State House on Tuesday morning, surrounded by Granite Staters gathered for Protect Our Care’s “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” bus tour rally, I spoke about what I saw when I was president of the Manchester NAACP with respect to our broken healthcare system.
GO-NORTH ‘cautiously optimistic’ ahead of federal rescoring of rural health program
When the federal government announced how much money it was giving New Hampshire as part of its Rural Health Transformation Program, Granite State leaders bragged that the state secured more funding than any other New England state.
Northern NH maternal health organizations receive grants from border commission
The Women of the Mountains Birth Initiative, also known as WOMB, and Families Flourish Northeast Inc. received $119,705 to help tackle the maternal health crisis in northern New Hampshire, the Northern Border Regional Commission announced.
Opinion: New Hampshire deserves science on kratom
Jenn Mercier argues against New Hampshire's potential kratom ban, highlighting existing studies and the need for botanical vs synthetic distinction.
Alliant buys New Hampshire brokerage
Alliant Insurance Services said Thursday it has acquired Melcher & Prescott, a Laconia, New Hampshire-based agency and brokerage.
Medicare Advantage plans cut as CVS Health and WellSense leave N.H.
Options for Medicare Advantage plans are shrinking again in New Hampshire, with two major providers — CVS Health and BMC, which offers WellSense — leaving the state as of January 1. A fairly new firm, Devoted Health, will start providing plans in portions of the state. These do not include Coos County, which won’t have […]
Xfinity and Comcast Business Reliable, High-Speed Internet Now Available in Franklin, New Hampshire
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., October 27, 2026--Xfinity and Comcast Business high-speed, reliable Internet now available to more than 4,300 homes and businesses in Franklin, NH.
Jeffries calls New Hampshire seat key to House control
Hakeem Jeffries called New Hampshire’s open 1st District seat critical to House control as he campaigned with Democrat Stefany Shaheen. House Speaker Mike Johns...
Hidden Local NH maps New Hampshire small businesses - Monadnock Ledger-Transcript
Hidden Local NH founder Christine Carr helps New Hampshire small businesses grow by highlighting local shops and events online.
Newsom heads to New Hampshire to stump for Democrats
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's trip follows voyages to other early primary voting states that could be critical to his campaign if he officially joins the 2028 presidential contest.
ACA health coverage enrollment in NH declined by 4.8k after credits expired
The KFF analysis found that New Hampshire enrollment in ACA healthcare plans fell by 8 percent from 2025 to 2026. Across the country, enrollment fell from roughly 21.8 million in 2025 to 19.2 million in 2026, per KFF.
Supreme Court allows New Hampshire to fully ban student IDs for voting in midterms
The Supreme Court cleared the way Thursday for New Hampshire to fully ban the use of student IDs for voting during the midterm elections.
Dartmouth Health announces at-home program to address rural challenges after $20M gift
Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College announced Tuesday they’re launching a new at-home health care program, an effort to address healthcare delivery challenges in rural New Hampshire and Vermont where patients often live far from doctors and health facilities.
Dartmouth Health lays off 124 in effort to ‘improve long-term sustainability’
Dartmouth Health, the hospital system that operates eight hospitals and clinics throughout New Hampshire and Vermont, announced this week that 124 employees have been laid off and 303 openings canceled, for a total of 427 positions terminated.
More than 1,000 walk in Concord for NAMI New Hampshire menta...
More than 1,000 people joined NAMIWalks New Hampshire in Concord, raising over $250,000 for mental health and suicide prevention as Mental Illness Awareness Wee...
Childcare solutions in action: How businesses are addressing workforce needs
Strengthening New Hampshire’s childcare ecosystem isn’t solely the responsibility of parents, providers or government.
In New Hampshire Senate race, the Democrat faces an unusually tough time
The race’s competitiveness is somewhat surprising in a state that former Vice President Kamala Harris carried by 2.8 percentage points in 2024.
Commentary: New Hampshire sure is beautiful this time of year, apolitically speaking
It’s mid-October, and New Hampshire has never been more stunning. How stunning? The autumn reds and golds are barely muted by the pall of another election season. Not that this campaign cycle hasn’t tried its soulless best to drape the landscape in gray.
College football: Goldrich earns first win as UNH outlasts Stonehill
Sean Goldrich earned his first win as the University of New Hampshire head football coach on Saturday.
NH's Business: Access to healthcare for adults in rural New Hampshire & Vermont
Fred Kocher sits down with Dr. Nathan Goldstein and Angelo Volandes with Dartmouth Health to talk about how adults can navigate healthcare in rural settings.
ACA health coverage enrollment in NH declined by an estimated 4.8K after tax credits expired
After a set of tax credits designed to help Americans afford healthcare expired, 4,868 fewer New Hampshire residents were enrolled in ACA Marketplace healthcare plans, according to an analysis of federal data by KFF.
John Sununu is running on his family’s legacy in New Hampshire. His brother is staying on the sidelines
The campaign signs across New Hampshire read “Sununu” in block letters.
Candidates for governor tour New Hampshire businesses
It was all business on the campaign trail in the race for governor on Thursday as Gov. Kelly Ayotte picked up a key endorsement and Democratic challenger Cinde Warmington toured a lumberyard in the North Country.
Tyler T. Ray: The business case for the Roadless Rule
Granite Outdoor Alliance urges businesses to oppose rescinding the Roadless Rule, arguing White Mountain landscapes underpin New Hampshire jobs, customers and i...
A paycheck for lawmakers is on the ballot
New York state legislators make $142,000 a year. New Hampshire state representatives and senators make $100. Legislators in 47 other states are paid a yearly salary in between those two
NH News Recap: Health insurance changes and a new season of Bear Brook
Looming changes to Medicaid and Medicare in New Hampshire are leaving recipients with questions, and the first episodes of the latest season of NHPR podcast "Bear Brook" are now available.
Study upends claim that affordable housing depresses NH property values
Data from a NH Housing report focused entirely on New Hampshire dispels the notion that affordable housing development in a community depresses the property values of nearby residences
How a walk in the woods can be good for mental health
Ever wonder why a walk through the woods can be such a mood booster? Research from the University of New Hampshire shows that it can be as simple as the sounds people experience in nature, people's awareness ...
Spurred by Pulitzer Prize-winner's visit, business leaders grapple with state's housing crisis
The capital of Georgia — a city of more than 500,000 people nearly 1,200 miles away, where African-Americans outnumber their white counterparts — bears a striking similarity to New Hampshire’s capital. In Atlanta, like in Concord and countless municipalities across the country, housing costs have far eclipsed what working people can afford. Brian Goldstone, journalist […]
(Opinion) Dartmouth Health urges investment in youth mental health in New Hampshire
Dartmouth Health has been putting its shoulders to the wheel to improve the lives of young people.
New Hampshire to receive $2M for mental health services
More than $2 million is coming to the Granite State for mental health services.
At NH winery hit by tariffs, Pappas calls for small business exemptions
Soaring diesel prices, higher costs for imported goods, and fewer visitors from Canada are hitting a winery in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region.
5 Takeaways From a New Poll on the New Hampshire Senate Race
Representative Chris Pappas, a Democrat, leads by five percentage points, according to a New York Times/Siena poll. Voters say they are more interested in a check on President Trump than in a candidate who supports him.
Don't miss the fall festival fun this weekend
This weekend, New Hampshire’s fall festival lineup includes the 150th Deerfield Fair, Apple Harvest Day in Dover and Bretton Woods’ first Oktoberfest.
Newsom makes NH stop to support Democrats
California Gov. Newsom joined New Hampshire Congressman Chris Pappas on the campaign trail Saturday to rally volunteers and supporters across the Granite State.
Midterms monitor: NH and Maine could decide control of the U.S. Senate
As national headlines reverberate at the local level, voters have no shortage of concerns. Journalists from New Hampshire and Maine joined 1A’s weekly news roundup Friday to help take the pulse of the 2026 midterm elections.
How to vote by absentee ballot in New Hampshire
In New Hampshire, you can only vote by mail if you vote by absentee ballot, and you can only do that if you meet certain criteria. Here's how it all works.
No. 2 Michigan State Stunned by New Hampshire
The Wildcats bullied the nation’s top-ranked offense, stifling elite NHL prospects and outshooting the Spartans 34-14 to expose glaring weaknesses in Michigan State's early-season championship aspirations.
Report: NH Tourism, Landscaping Industries Rely Heavily on Foreign Workers: Business NH Magazine
A new analysis finds that New Hampshire's tourism, hospitality and landscaping businesses rely on seasonal foreign workers with work visas to a greater extent than most other states.
Haverhill, Southern New Hampshire Chambers Plan Joint Business After Hours
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is joining with the Southern New Hampshire Chamber of Commerce for Business After Hours next week at Wicked Sticky Designs. Members of the two chambers will network; get a behind-the-scenes look at Wicked Sticky Designs, producer of wide format printing, vehicle wraps, fleet graphics, banners and decals; and enjoy
Find Halloween fun across New Hampshire
New Hampshire’s Halloween calendar is packed with trick-or-treating, zombie dancing, haunted trails and spooky shows, with events running through early November...
NASA veteran joins UNH to lead R&D
Ramy Rahimi is the new vice president for research and development at the University of New Hampshire.
Opinion | Is Politics Still Local in New England?
Maine’s Susan Collins and New Hampshire’s John E. Sununu hope to buck a likely Democratic trend.
THIS WEEK: “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” Bus Tour Kicks Off With Stops in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey
Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02), PA Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Will Headline “Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now” Events in Five States Watch All Bus Tour Stops Live Here. Washington,...
Political ads flood airwaves in Vermont, New York and New Hampshire
Campaigns in Vermont, New York and New Hampshire are airing a flood of political ads. Why one expert says Vermont sees fewer negative ones.
WindRose Health Network Discloses Data Breach Affecting 33K Individuals
Data breaches have been announced by WindRose Health Network and Advantage Home Health Care in Indiana, Camden-on-Gauley Medical Center in West Virginia, WindRose Health Network in Indiana has reported a data breach affecting more than 33,000 individuals. Data breaches have also been reported by Advantage Home Health Care in Indiana, Camden-on-Gauley Medical Center in West Virginia, and Lakes Region Visiting Nursing Association in New Hampshire.
Supreme Court backs Republicans on New Hampshire voter IDs
(Bloomberg) — The U.S. Supreme Court lifted a ruling that would have allowed use of student-ID cards to help show eligibility to vote in New Hampshire, siding with Republicans in a state where Democrats are defending a Senate seat next...
Will NH Supreme Court scandal move voters? Democrats bet yes...
The resignation of New Hampshire’s chief justice is becoming a campaign issue, as Democrats press for action and experts question whether voters will make it a ...
Seacoast business prepares for potential Nor'Easter
With a potential Nor’easter headed toward New Hampshire, eyes are turning to the Seacoast, where there could be high surf, strong currents and coastal flooding.
Democrats accuse DiLorenzo of misreporting wealth and campai...
New Hampshire Democrats plan an ethics complaint alleging GOP House nominee Anthony DiLorenzo omitted assets and may have used corporate loans for his campaign....
Democrat Chris Pappas says "we're taking nothing for granted" amid "tough race" in New Hampshire
Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas, who's running to represent New Hampshire in the Senate, said that "we're taking nothing for granted" as Election Day approaches, amid a "tough race" in the Granite State.
New book traces Twin States’ cultural split to the soil itself
“Twin States, Different Paths: The Politics of New Hampshire and Vermont,” by Brian Porto argues that the two states are “fraternal, not identical” twins.
Dismas Home of New Hampshire names Angel Colarusso philanthropy director
Colarusso will lead fundraising as the organization expands its residential capacity and completes its $2.5 million capital campaign
NH's Business: What do New Hampshire and New England economies look like this fall?
Brian Gottlob, director of the New Hampshire Economic and Labor Information Bureau, looks at employment trends, inflation, consumer spending and more.
Youth mental health improves, New Hampshire survey reports
Youth mental health has improved since the COVID-19 pandemic, when anxiety and depression spiked for teens, according to the results of a statewide survey. The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services recently released the results of its 2025 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. The anonymous and voluntary survey helps measure health-related behaviors among New […]