Author: Jon Baird

The dark history of ‘America First’

If more Americans were aware of the history of the phrase, they would urge Trump to reject it

Running on Obamacare failure denies reality

Its success in New Hampshire calls into question the whole political strategy of making opposition to health care reform your platform centerpiece

Why do legislators need guns in the State House?

The subject provokes so much passion that historical perspective is lost

Past legislatures have undermined the courts

Underfunding has resulted in severe damage to the state’s justice system

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$2,800 a month: Eight stories and a balcony

Luxury apartments connected to the eight-story Grand Central Suites apartment building in downtown Manchester should be available for July move-ins, with a top unit fetching $2,800 a month. Owners of the building, located across Central Street from Veterans Memorial Park and just a few feet from Elm Street, held a ceremonial ribbon cutting Tuesday with Mayor Jay Ruais and other city officials.

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BAE Systems invests $85 million in Hudson, NH, campus

BAE Systems announced Wednesday a $135 million investment for upgrades to its facilities in Hudson, N.H., and Austin, Texas, to further strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base, the company said.

A market demand for nurses boosts NH supply

There is a critical need in the Granite State for nurses, and the market has responded with more supply, with more interest than ever in nursing.

Small Business Month with Eastern Bank

Eastern Bank leaders offer insight into how they work with small businesses in NH and help navigate economic challenges

NHBR About Town: Week of May 8, 2026

Business and event happenings around the state of NH

The Latest: Week of May 8, 2026

The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community

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.