Critical Condition: North Country
While other rural health care systems falter, Coos County Family Health-Androscoggin Valley Hospital alliance shores up access to health care
Author: Kelly Burch-Granite State News Collaborative
State Board of Education produces document on updates of minimum standards for public schools
After spending $75,000 to have expert consultants draft a revision to the state’s minimum standards for public schools, the Department of Education moved forward last week with its own set of revisions.
NH Educators give low marks to proposed educational standards changes
The administrative rules, known as the 306s, are undergoing a once-a-decade update.
Substitute teacher shortage strains New Hampshire’s school districts
Not having enough subs can have an impact on student outcomes and teacher wellness, educators say
New Hampshire towns explore potential of ‘Uber for public transportation’
Communities around country see benefits of on-demand microtransit services
Covid-related grants to fund transportation improvements in rural areas
Money will be used to improve accessibility of public and community transportation systems in New Hampshire
NH Gives aims to strengthen nonprofits across the Granite State
Annual online fundraiser has raised over $8.7 million in six years
New Hampshire’s recovery community pushes ahead as state reopens
As pandemic wanes, substance use epidemic still needs to be addressed, experts say
Collaboration helps Keene restaurant survive Covid winter
Community’s response helps eatery meet challenge of pandemic
New Hampshire organization feeds people in need while supporting restaurants
Take Out Hunger pays restaurants to create meals for people who are food-insecure
Pandemic complicates the grieving process
For people who have lost loved ones, the disruption of rituals around mourning can have a lasting impact
Workforce shortage, increased costs worry New Hampshire construction industry
There’s growing demand for commercial, residential construction, but materials and qualified help are hard to find
From hands-on learning to air filtration
Concord-based Technology Education Concepts, Inc., has pivoted from providing schools with learning materials to selling air filtration
Pandemic shift has been sweet for Keene candy retailer
Live is Sweet’s pivot to national online sales helps firm ‘retain some normalcy’
New Hampshire workers opt in to freelance work
Self-employment gives them control, career options
Telehealth settles in for the long haul in New Hampshire
Remote visits have dropped off since the height of the pandemic, but doctors say they’re here to stay
New Hampshire Motor Speedway drives toward future after pandemic setbacks
Known for NASCAR races, the venue is host to other smaller events
Rise in New Hampshire homeless families could indicate more economic trouble
Organizations across state say they’ve seen an uptick since Covid
Preparing for new opportunities in construction
After 50 years in businesses, Sullivan Construction sees changes in commercial projects
Business booms for New Hampshire automated kiosk maker
Concord company seeds opportunity in pandemic
New Hampshire tradeswomen hope to see more females in construction
The construction industry provides opportunities, they say
Political divide on reopening could complicate NH’s pandemic response
Study shows sharp differences, but most are staying home more than normal
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The sweepstakes to pick a Medicare plan is on
The exit of two Medicare Advantage carriers from the state will affect 14,200 current enrollees, while changes to other plans could mean a decline in overall enrollment in Advantage plans by 18,104 beneficiaries in 2027
(Opinion) Dartmouth Health urges investment in youth mental health in New Hampshire
Dartmouth Health has been putting its shoulders to the wheel to improve the lives of young people.
ConvenientMD names Jessee Uhde SVP of Urgent Care Operations
Experienced healthcare operations leader joins Portsmouth-based organization to support clinic teams and patient care across New England.
Dartmouth Health builds at-home caregiver institute
When Richard “Dick” Levy’s wife, Susan, received a terminal diagnosis of a progressive brain disorder a decade ago, he became her primary caregiver. Doctors estimated Susan had between three and five years left to live.
‘Game changer’ medical facility eyed as part of new Seacoast Landing
The Seacoast Landing retail and commercial development project underway in Newington could include a large medical facility that would be between 75,000 and 100,000 square feet, and would be the third major occupant of the 82-acre project along with a Costco and a second major retailer.
Military & Veterans Campus has new way to build teamwork
On a recent Friday at the Easterseals NH Military & Veterans Campus in Franklin, I found myself about 30 feet in the air. I was holding onto a pole and contemplating what suddenly seemed like a rather narrow log stretching out over a great deal of empty space toward another pole, which also seemed remarkably distant.
Fast-growing life sciences sector looks to colleges to keep pace
New Hampshire’s life sciences industry is expanding quickly, but the workers employers need range far beyond biomedical scientists — from manufacturing technicians and engineers to project managers, supply-chain specialists and finance professionals. At the Empower Life Sciences event hosted by…
It's Worth Knowing: An aging state faces challenges with its senior population
It's still a fact in 2026 that New Hampshire has the second oldest population in the United States — 43.4 median age — tied with Vermont and topped only by Maine. Most senior citizens in New Hampshire say it's a great place to retire. But it depends on life's circumstances.
$300,000 Catholic Medical Center investment expands dental and health care access for Manchester’s most vulnerable residents
The investment is the second installment of CMC’s $2 million, three-year commitment to the programs, bringing its total support to date to $600,000
