Local colleges’ new grads enter a job market in flux
More than 1,000 students graduated from Keene State and Franklin Pierce University earlier this month. For many, that means it’s time to get to work.
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NH Food Bank faces increased demand as food insecurity rates continue to rise statewide
Amid increased costs, federal funding cuts and rising food insecurity rates, the New Hampshire Food Bank is reigniting its call to action, encouraging Granite Staters to take action to help fight hunger statewide.
2025 NH Energy Champion Award winners announced
The eighth annual New Hampshire Energy Week marked another successful year of convening leaders and stakeholders from across the state’s diverse energy landscape.
New Salem casino seeks charitable partners
Organizations and charities are now welcome to apply with Live! Casino Salem to receive charitable funding as the first phase of the project plans to open this summer.
U.S. senators: 150 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard hires held up by federal office
Despite being approved for hire, nearly 150 new workers at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard have yet to begin their employment due to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management holding up their processing, according to New Hampshire and Maine U.S. senators.
Dartmouth student workers plan to strike
After failing to reach an agreement on a new contract during seven months of negotiations, Dartmouth student workers informed the college on Wednesday, May 14, of their plan to strike.
NH advocates discuss impacts of budget cuts
Leading substance use professionals, advocates and family members from around New Hampshire gathered to discuss the harmful impacts that changes included in the state budget proposal could have on prevention, treatment and recovery programs.
State takes over group that buys health insurance for local towns
The nonprofit New Hampshire Interlocal Trust, used locally in Wilton, was dissolved about a month ago and a receiver was appointed by the Secretary of State’s office.
Keene settles with fire captain for over $300K
Keene recently settled with a former fire captain who’d alleged he was wrongfully terminated, an agreement between him and the city shows.
Building blocks: HUD funds support housing, health and child care projects
A handful of development projects around the state are receiving a financial shot in the arm, thanks to federal funding recently disbursed through the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA).
