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A U.S. Department of Education proposal that would match federal student loan borrowers with out-of-state lenders would a potential negative impact on New Hampshire students, according to the state's largest student loan provider.In July 2010, a measure was enacted that…

There were fewer foreclosures in September than August, but the numbers still remain higher than last year, according to the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority.The Housing Authority said there were 326 foreclosures reported in September -- a 20 percent decrease…

Missouri-based Peak Resorts, owner of Attitash and Crotched Mountain in New Hampshire, says it is close to purchasing the Wildcat Mountain Ski Area in Pinkham Notch.Peak said it had entered into a purchase agreement with Wildcat's current owner, Pat Franchi.…

Lori Harnois of Epsom, a manager in the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development, has been nominated to take over the director’s position vacated by Alice DeSouza, who retired in July. Harnois, manager of the division’s international and…

Global defense contractor BAE Systems has made official its previously announced acquisition of Oasys Technology, a Manchester-based manufacturer of electro-optical systems and subsystems. BAE will pay $25 million in cash, with another $30 million in potential payouts if Oasys meets…

Not only is New Hampshire the least energy-efficient state in New England, its energy-efficiency ranking also dropped the most nationally from last year, according to a recently released report that ranks states’ energy efficiency policies. The American Council for an…

New Hampshire is making a full-court press to bring insurance companies that once were domiciled here back to the Granite State, but the state's insurance-tax structure may muddy the welcome mat. The state Department of Insurance and the Department of…

Compensation for Bottomline Technologies' top executives and board members in the fiscal year that ended June 30 almost equaled the amount the company earned.The Portsmouth-based financial and payroll software company paid its top officials $3.52 million in salary benefits and…

The nonprofit New Hampshire Community Loan Fund has received a $3.7 million grant to help it develop and support affordable housing for low-to-moderate income families in the state. The grant – part of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial…

More than 150 New Hampshire businesses, artists and retail stores will open their doors the first weekend of November as part of NH Open Doors, a statewide shopping and touring event designed to showcase all the state’s unique offerings. The…