Santander Bank decides to end its residential mortgage business in U.S.
Move ‘unlocks capital to fuel our growth,’ it says
Author: Jeff Feingold
New Hampshire lawmakers form bipartisan housing caucus
16 senators, reps seek to ‘engage and educate other policymakers’
New outdoor hospitality investment company acquires two NH RV parks
Facilities in Littleton, Twin Mountain are firm’s first acquisitions
Northern New Hampshire firms merge to create Badger Peabody & Smith
Deal was ‘a natural progression’ for companies
Deputy AG Jane Young nominated to be U.S. Attorney in New Hampshire
Longtime prosecutor has spent 30 years at state DOJ
Heather McGrail named interim leader of Greater Manchester Chamber
Current vice president will take reins at end of January
Planet Fitness to buy major franchisee in $800 million deal
Deal for 100 Southeast U.S. gyms will double company-owned portfolio
Anthem NH president Lisa Guertin announces retirement
Retirement set for March after 18 years at firm’s top post
Research finds future snowmelt could have costly consequences on infrastructure
UNH research shows higher rates of flooding could cause major societal and economic upsets
NH Tech Alliance names York 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year
Kikori wins $100k Millworks Fund II startup award
Kelly Ayotte named new chair of BAE Systems Inc.
Ex-senator elected to three-year term to head board of U.S, arm of defense giant
Novocure to build new office building in downtown Portsmouth
Global oncology company to deepen its ties to city
Carlyle purchase of Resonetics stake values firm at $2.25 billion
Private equity firm becomes ‘meaningful shareholder’ in Nashua medical device manufacturer
New Hampshire Housing names Dapice as Christon’s successor
Organization executive to assume top job Jan. 1
Study finds Manchester third fastest-growing metro in Northeast
Region’s population grew by over 5,400 a year from 2015 to 2019
Safran, Albany International extend advanced composites partnership
New 15-year agreement continues alliance to 2046
Atlantic Broadband launches fiber initiative in New Hampshire
Provider to target Concord, Dover, Somersworth, Durham and Madbury in initial expansion
Bankrupt Keene retirement community sold for $33 million
Hillside Village sold to Illinois-based Covenant Living Communities
Portsmouth mixed-use development inks first commercial tenant
Buffalo Wild Wings to open new concept sports bar
Registered Apprenticeship in carpentry launched in New Hampshire
‘Well-rounded curriculum’ seeks to fill growing industry need
Former NH economic development chief, Shaheen aide named to head SBA in New England
First Granite Stater to head six-state region
Week of events shines spotlight on apprenticeships in New Hampshire
ApprenticeshipNH helps in ‘solving workforce puzzle’
Denron, J. Lawrence Hall join forces in major mechanical contractor merger
‘Merger of equals’ creates largest firm of its kind in NH
New Hampshire small business owners gaining confidence, but still leery
In SBDC survey, many report financial improvements, but supply chain, workforce issues remain concerns
Dartmouth cancer researchers’ cancer surgery innovation named Product of Year
Breast Cancer Locator seen as tool to prevent repeat surgeries
UNH-led ‘blue economy’ project receives nearly $10m federal grant
Department of Energy to fund Atlantic Marine Energy Center for research on renewable ocean energy
Red Jacket Mountain View Resort sold to New York investment firm
Sale is part of six-property transaction
Millyard Bank plans to open a second location in Hollis
Public stock offering announced ahead of expansion
CDFA to launch pilot to aid businesses in under-served New Hampshire communities
Statewide initiative aided by $2.5 million SBA grant
Richie McFarland Children’s Center, Waypoint plan merger
To ‘enhance our efficiencies and effectiveness’
Hassan-backed bill would expand Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Measure would increase number of credits by 50 percent
SoClean sues Philips over disparaging ozone CPAP cleaners
Dutch medical equipment giant charged with misleading public, spreading false information
Study: Local land use regulations drive New Hampshire’s housing shortage
Bartlett Center report points to localities’ ‘anti-density policies’
Pitco Frialator to build major manufacturing facility in Concord
356,000-square-foot complex will consolidate company’s three New Hampshire locations
Merchants Fleet boosts funding capacity to $2 billion
In deal with BNP Paribas, firm eyes continuing EV strategy, other growth initiatives
CAES to build additive manufacturing facility in Exeter
To meet ‘our customers’ next-generation design challenges’
New Hampshire attorney general joins national bid to strengthen antitrust laws
In letter, AGs urge Congress to pass package taking aim at big tech companies
Waypoint Robotics acquired by Massachusetts company
Nashua firm’s platforms used in industrial settings
Twelve New Hampshire school districts get federal connectivity assistance
$2.4 million awarded through FCC program
Five New Hampshire firms to vie for Product of the Year honors
NH Tech Alliance competition to be live-streamed Oct. 28
Report puts New Hampshire at 16th among states with deficient bridges
8.6% of state’s spans are listed in poor condition
Velcro Companies names new CEO
First woman appointed to top role at NH-based fastening giant
Vapotherm expands production amid delta variant surge
Exeter company to add capacity in Mexico with expectation that Covid as a ‘permanent part of respiratory landscape’
Merchants Fleet takes another step in EV initiative
Deal with Italian firm expands charging infrastructure
Analysis measures North Country housing needs and suggests solutions
Comprehensive report calls for revamped and new programs and policies to promote affordability
New Hampshire officials hail cybersecurity aid in federal infrastructure bill
At Manchester roundtable, Hassan warns of growing threats
Forcivity again tops Inc. 5000 list for New Hampshire companies
12 Granite State firms named to list of fastest-growing businesses
Launch of third phase marks completion of DRA revenue management revamp
Granite Tax Connect portal now offers services for all state levies
Restaurant staffing app launches in NH
In ‘extreme hiring challenge,’ Fliptable matches job-seekers with employers
BIA names Juvet its interim president
Longtime lobbyist for organization to take helm as search for permanent chief begins
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The drive no one should have to make — and the effort underway to end it
If you live in Manchester or Concord, you probably don’t think twice about finding a doctor. There is a specialist within a few miles for almost anything you need. But if you live in Colebrook, or Lancaster, or any one of dozens of small communities spread across New Hampshire’s North Country, the picture looks very different, and the gap between those two realities is wider than most people realize.
Laser eye surgery and cataract surgery return to Berlin after years without local access
Androscoggin Valley Hospital (AVH), a member of North Country Healthcare in Berlin, performed its first cataract surgery in recent memory on August 20, 2026, a milestone made possible through the hospital’s partnership with North Country Ophthalmology, a physician-led alliance of board-certified MD ophthalmologists that began seeing patients at AVH in January.
Jaffrey couple cut energy costs with NHSaves
Evan Clements and Precia Harthcock of Jaffrey love their 1926 home, but they acknowledge the drawbacks of houses built in that era. The room that is now their sitting room, for example, was once a porch that had been enclosed and is noticeably colder than other parts of the house. The second floor was much hotter than the first floor, and their kitchen was drafty.
Applications open for NH Tech Alliance’s 20th Product of the Year
The NH Tech Alliance is seeking applications from New Hampshire technology and life sciences companies for its 20th annual Product of the Year competition, which will showcase some of the state’s most innovative new products and significant product advancements.
F.L. Putnam acquisition of Seascape Capital shows confidence in NH market
F.L. Putnam (FLP), a growing financial services company based in Lynnfield, Mass., is bullish on New Hampshire.
Elements of ownership
Employee co-op takes over Wilton publisher Earth Sky + Water as founder retires
Pease Tradeport continues as NH economic engine
New report cites Tradeport’s ‘uniquely important role in New Hampshire’s economic architecture’ as executive director looks toward ‘retooling’ for life science users
Granite Staters wary about the high cost of living
Because of tariffs, the war with Iran, and other White House policies, New Hampshire families have had to spend an additional $4,800 or more on goods and services, according to U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-NH.
Market shift or seasonal shift?
Summer selling season ends with better news for buyers in NH’s residential real estate market
