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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Making a bid on workforce development

New Hampshire employers are seeking polished professionals with real-life experiences, but they may have to look beyond the traditional recruiting methods to find them. One example of an overlooked workforce development program is the NH 4-H Livestock Auction.

What the new child care business tax credit could mean for New Hampshire

As a result of this legislative session, New Hampshire will have a Child Day Care Creation Tax Credit Program for businesses starting in 2027. The state joins 25 others with incentives for businesses to invest in expanding the child care supply.

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

City officials are taking steps they hope will prevent data centers from locating in Rochester.

NH attorney general joins push for federal hemp regulations

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

Tenovi earns national ranking

Becoming a top-ranked private company in the United States came as a bit of a surprise to the team at Tenovi, a Portsmouth-based developer of connected medical devices.

The wonder of wool

Minus33 Merino Wool Clothing is a new, old company that in 2026 is celebrating 110 years of family ownership in Ashland, a small town in central New Hampshire, as well as a major expansion, all while being fully committed to making the best Merino wool products available.