Author: Ian Lenahan-Foster's Daily Democrat

I-95 median barrier: $4.6M project approved after NH highway deaths

A nearly $4.6 million contract has been awarded for the construction of a five-mile median barrier on Interstate 95 in New Hampshire with the goal to prevent highway deaths.

Men Hands Are Typing On Their Smartphones, And Chat Box Symbols Appear. Concept Of Social Media Marketing Technology.

Dover man’s lawyer: Threat to ‘impale’ presidential candidate is free speech

Text messages sent to presidential candidates' campaigns not a 'true threat' according to plaintiff

UNH laying off 75 employees in ‘budget reset’

Approximately 75 University of New Hampshire employees are being laid off as the university works to reduce its present operating expenses by $14 million.

Our Place eyes housing for developmentally disabled adults in Dover

If variance is approved, construction will be underway to house 11 individuals with help from Our Place staff members

New Hampshire municipalities weigh need for face mask orders

Some require coverings, others avoid mandate

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Rindge Zoning Board approves special exceptions for 52 new housing units off Route 119

The Rindge Zoning Board approved two special exceptions for connected development projects, which plan for a total of 52 new housing units off of Route 119.

Costco targets 2027 opening at former Fox Run Mall site

Costco officials revealed plans to open an 820-parking space membership warehouse club, 16-pump fuel station and tire center at the future Seacoast Landing, the first known tenant of Torrington Properties’ plan for the former Mall at Fox Run and Newington Park Shopping Center.

Bill on housing restrictions on dead-end roads moves forward

Concord has a restriction when it comes to new dead-end streets: no more than 1,000 feet.

Tax returns illuminate how Granite Staters make money

During the last three months, hundreds of thousands of Granite Staters filed federal income taxes for Tax Year 2025.

Commission sets sights on UNESCO recognition for Mount Washington

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, Egypt’s Great Pyramids, Arizona’s Grand Canyon … and New Hampshire’s own Mount Washington?

ApprenticeshipNH reports increasing popularity of pre-apprenticeships

On April 9, 2026, ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce training program of the Community College System of NH (CCSNH), partnered with area employers to host the “Pre-Apprenticeship Connection Summit” at NHTI – Concord’s Community College.

Vail says it will provide tax-free options for ski pass holders who only plan to ski in NH

Vail Resorts says it will provide tax-free options for Epic Pass holders who only plan to ski at its New Hampshire ski areas next winter.

Common Man Roadside expands with new Concord location

The Common Man Roadside franchise is expanding again, this time on Manchester Street, less than a mile away from their sit-down restaurant in Concord.