Author: Brandon Ng, Portsmouth Herald

Rugg family, Exeter settle land dispute

The Rugg family and the Town of Exeter have settled their long running land dispute, clearing the way for a developer to proceed with a housing development to be built on the Exeter-Newfields town line.

Developer plans six condos on Exeter’s Main St.

A well-known Seacoast developer is planning to demolish three 125-year-old buildings on Main Street and construct six condos in their place.

Exeter residents file lawsuit against RiverWoods

More than 100 residents are suing the town and RiverWoods over a proposed “massive” health care facility they say would disrupt the character of their neighborhood.

Judge tosses bulk of Hampton cell tower lawsuit

A federal judge has rejected most of telecommunications developer Vertex Towers’ legal challenge to build a 150-foot cellular tower on residential land in Hampton, dealing the company a significant setback.

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Rochester looks to block data centers with zoning law. Will it work?

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NH attorney general joins push for federal hemp regulations

New Hampshire is wading into the fight over federal hemp regulation.

Tenovi earns national ranking

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The wonder of wool

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