The Connecticut Lakes Headwaters Working Forest is a cherished property for many in New Hampshire. It serves as a haven for campers, hunters, ATV riders and those who find peace among its diverse wildlife and tranquil surroundings. It also provides vital employment for many locals.
Access to maternity care in rural communities is shrinking at an alarming rate, leaving expectant mothers with fewer options and greater risks.
NH Legislature considering bills that propose ‘deeply concerning’ changes to the Medicaid program
BY THE COOS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS New Hampshire’s yield tax on timber, often called the “timber tax,” was established in 1949 and has been locally collected to offset property taxes ever since. The tax is constitutionally permitted by an amendment to…
Where can families access childhood vaccines if their PCPs can’t afford them?
Psychiatric care services at Hampstead Hospital demonstrates clinical leadership in a public-private partnership.
As a family physician at Amoskeag Health, I am writing to educate the public about HB 524, a bill that, if passed, will eliminate the NH Vaccine Association (NHVA) and jeopardize our public health infrastructure like never before.
Passing SB 276 will provide the push for the state to become a national hub of life sciences
The C-Pace legislation moving through the Legislature is actually a key tool for helping solve our housing shortage.
The digital marketing and communications world moves fast — what worked last year might feel outdated this year.
New Hampshire state leadership needs to take action to ease housing regulations for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Today, research finds that 32% of home care workers were born outside of the U.S., as were 21% of the nursing assistants working in nursing homes.
As customers move between third-party energy provider options, it’s important to understand the return process to default service.
Hunger affects not just the physical well-being of our community’s youth but also their academic performance and social-emotional health.
After more than a decade of trying, New Hampshire is on the verge of adopting a powerful new tool that will help unlock a wide array of measures that will save energy, save money and reduce carbon emissions.
There’s no doubt that a college degree is a huge investment, but there are strategies that families can take to lessen the financial burden.
A strong manufacturing sector is critical to economic success, and that’s particularly true in New Hampshire.
The principle of multiple use is being challenged currently by a Vermont-based lawsuit over two timber harvests in the White Mountain National Forest.
I need your help finding eligible children to fulfill their wishes. Make-A-Wish New Hampshire’s mission is to create life-changing wishes for all children facing a critical illness at no cost to their families.
The New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) held a pivotal meeting Nov. 22 to address growing concerns over its policies permitting transgender athletes to participate in sports based on gender identity.
The proposed merger between Capital One and Discover is an opportunity to address challenges in affordable housing and support small businesses
Many Americans, unable to contain their excitement (or anxiety) about the election, are shaking the box to forecast their jubilation or despair.
Parent Leadership Training Institute helps build stronger communities in NH
Vote for climate action this November
The Northern Forest region is a place of stunning natural beauty, rich heritage and incredible potential. Yet, for too long, our rural communities have faced challenges like population decline, a lack of affordable housing and limited economic opportunities.
Volunteer NH prioritizes justice as the foundation for addressing the root causes of inequality
Microelectronics Boot Camp at Nashua Community College creates a pipeline for employers
Current Administration policies threaten the future success of Part D and the seniors that rely on it for treatment access
In New Hampshire, 16.7% adults experience frequent mental distress. Notably, low-acuity conditions, like mild and moderate stress or anxiety, account for a significant portion of behavioral health claims.
The CMC-HCA acquisition has high stakes for New Hampshire
What management style marks your organization’s culture? Autocratic or democratic? Bureaucratic is another common one, especially among larger concerns. A coaching management style can signal an environment where individual growth matters and is encouraged.
Granite Staters have never been afraid to improve upon an idea from Washington, D.C. In the summer of 1934, we set out to find a way to capitalize on the nation’s, and our state’s, thirst for alcoholic beverages after more than a decade of Prohibition and in the depths of the Great Depression.
As the former Chairman of the New Hampshire Democratic Party Latino Caucus, I am deeply concerned about how the Credit Card Competition Act could harm the Granite State’s underserved communities and the small businesses that serve them.
After 30 years, RiverWoods continues to be a leader in elder care on New Hampshire's Seacoast
Senator Hassan introduced a bipartisan bill to provide more transparency in health care pricing and address a flaw in hospitals’ billing systems
A recent study shows integrated and consolidated health systems have improved care only 'marginally' and have not reduced costs at all
Homelessness is a complex issue exacerbated by the housing affordability crisis, but solutions exist
From my volunteer work over the past 30 years with environmental and health education and advocacy organizations, I’ve learned that there is an inextricable link between a healthy environment and overall human health.
As we mark the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), signed into law on July 26, 1990, we recognize and celebrate the disability rights movement.
The Business & Industry Association, along with leading national organizations like the National Association of Manufacturers and U.S. Chamber, have long argued for business regulations that are clear, concise and consistent.
The outgoing Sununu administration spent eight years doing cartwheels to preserve the fossil fuel industry’s claims of “nothing to see here.”
One in 10 New Hampshire residents faces food insecurity — when people don’t have consistent access to enough nutritious food to lead a healthy life.
In what is becoming a cashless world, we need to ensure that people are safe from fraud and have access to move their money around without waiting or paying a fee.
Traveling Tooth Fairies Dental Initiative provides free cavity prevention and dental referrals to elementary, middle-school kids in Nashua
We Granite Staters are proud of our first-in-the-nation presidential primary. For more than a century, it served the country well by providing an open testing ground for would-be leaders of the free world. Then came 2024.
For all of its virtues, New Hampshire is no cheap place to live. Time and time again, the state’s residents have been hit by “unexpected inflation.”
New Hampshire’s federally qualified health centers are in significant need of a strategic investment of emergency stabilization funding to preserve access to care for the 1 in 14 Granite Staters we serve.
“I’m waiting for rates to come down.” There are plenty of people sitting on the real estate sidelines right now with that thought repeating in their heads.
Across New Hampshire and the nation, the fact is people with disabilities are experiencing a housing crisis. Without accessible housing in our communities, many are at risk of living in nursing homes or becoming homeless.
Since 1999, the United States has recognized June as Pride Month, when the LGBTQ community and the civil rights of LGBTQ citizens in our country and across the globe are recognized, celebrated and honored.
Started in 2021, Cytokind describes itself as 'the global leader in using UVB light to treat immune disorders and improve survival and the quality of life for patients'
Lebanon company’s technology helps surgeons pinpoint size, shape of tumors
Amid statewide shortage, schools and hospitals aim to increase workforce
Some state officials and lawmakers are concerned that New Hampshire’s incoming Medicaid premium system may conflict with provisions in Congress’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
American Medical Response (AMR) released its annual suspected opioid overdose statistical report earlier this month for New Hampshire’s two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua. Both communities experienced record low numbers.
Providing benefits aimed at meeting diverse needs may provide a more affordable approach to care
Cairn Surgical, Inc., a medical technology firm based in Lebanon, NH, announced earlier this month that patient enrollment has been completed in the U.S. pivotal trial of its Breast Cancer Locator (BCLTM) System.
Now that 2026 is underway, New Hampshire employers should turn their attention to the state’s new Parental Medical Leave law (PML). Effective January 1, 2026, most employers with 20 or more employees are required to provide unpaid leave to allow employees to attend childbirth-related medical appointments, postpartum care and pediatric visits during a child’s first year.
The federal government will give with one hand and take with another when it comes to New Hampshire’s rural health care system in 2026.
