Strong enough to take the hits
People who drive and analyze the New Hampshire economic engine agree that interest rates, inflation, housing and child care are the challenges facing an otherwise strong New Hampshire economy at mid-year.
Restaurants, Retail & Tourism
'You can't beat it': MHT welcomes third new airline in three years
An Airbus A220-300 from Charleston, South Carolina, marked low-cost carrier Breeze Airways' first-ever arrival at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) on June 14.
(Opinion) Portsmouth Brewery owners tap an exit
Decision to close downtown pub ends chapter in the saga of NH’s craft beer industry
NH bars likely to face tougher penalties for overserving: Here's how new law would work
HB 279 would increase maximum penalties, license suspension for first and second offense of overserving alcohol to visibility intoxicated individuals
Hampton Beach Casino redevelopment: New concert venue, 500-room hotel, convention center
As 125-year-old building becomes harder to maintain, Casino owners look to redevelop the space to help community meet long-term tourism goals
2 a.m. last call in NH? At least one Portsmouth bar owner says, ‘I’m all for it’
The streets of Portsmouth could become a lot livelier into the wee hours of the morning if a bill to extend last call for alcohol to 2 a.m. becomes law. However, owners of downtown establishments in Portsmouth have mixed opinions on the possibility.
Winter is losing its chill
Underneath a partly cloudy sky, featuring warming breaks of sunshine, a group of winter enthusiasts hiked alongside the Cog Railway. It’s probably important to note that the date was Feb. 10, and the temperatures at mid-elevation areas of Mount Washington were nearing 50 degrees.
21 Bar and Grill in Keene plans expansion into adjacent space
21 Bar and Grill in Keene plans to expand into the newly vacant space next door, tentatively in June.
Kowloon Restaurant, The Brook partner on new dining concept
Seabrook’s The Brook casino and entertainment facility has partnered with popular New England restaurant Kowloon to create an Asian dining concept, according to a recent press release announcing the collaboration.
Old Homestead Farm proposes short-stay cabins to supplement event business
A previously approved event business on Greenville Road in New Ipswich may be seeking an expansion before it gets off the ground, adding short-stay cabins to a planned event venue.
