The skilled trades
Graduation season and NH’s biggest opportunity
Author: Brennan Ward
A season worth supporting
Beyond the anticipation of tee times and open fairways, the golf industry in northern New Hampshire is navigating a more complicated landscape than many realize. Like much of the economy, it is emerging from a post-COVID surge and settling into a new, less certain normal.
Reviving Berlin
Two years ago, for the first time in more than a decade, the City of Berlin turned a page, beginning a new chapter energized by fresh leadership and renewed hope for a brighter future. In January 2024, Robert Cone, a Republican, was sworn in as mayor following a closely contested election that brought new energy and ideas to City Hall. His victory marked a clear moment of change for residents eager to see Berlin revitalized and thriving once again. Now serving his second term, Cone ran unopposed in what was long considered a Democratic stronghold, a powerful sign of growing confidence in his leadership.
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A season worth supporting
Beyond the anticipation of tee times and open fairways, the golf industry in northern New Hampshire is navigating a more complicated landscape than many realize. Like much of the economy, it is emerging from a post-COVID surge and settling into a new, less certain normal.
Driven by defense
New Hampshire’s growing role in military and security related manufacturing was on display June 3 in Nashua. About 200 people, representing advanced manufacturing interests both in the state and regionally, registered for the Northeast National Security Conference that organizer Julie Demers said goes “beyond traditional defense that people would think of.”
Home rules
Landmark legislation that originated in New Hampshire 43 years ago is being put to the test today as for-profit investors snap up manufactured home communities here and across the country.
2026 Leadership Unscripted Event Photos
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Nottingham data center proposal withdrawn after backlash
A proposal to build a data center in Nottingham has been withdrawn just hours before it was slated to be discussed by the town’s planning board on Wednesday, May 27.
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Deal reached on open enrollment, but chances appear dim
State lawmakers reached an agreement Thursday, May 28, on a bill that would authorize parents to enroll their children in any public school in New Hampshire, but Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she would not sign the legislation if it reaches her desk.
