First things first about those millions of stimulus dollars coming to New Hampshire: The state won't get one of those large cardboard checks from Washington. Whatever the Granite State eventually receives from the $787 billion federal economic stimulus package will…
If anyone spots a Foxborough, Mass., fire department vehicle cruising through the Souhegan Valley sometime in the early morning or late evening, don't worry, there's a good reason for it. Former Nashua Fire Chief Roger Hatfield, who became Foxborough's fire…
This is Mary's first New England winter. But the Mississippi native didn't look cold or at all uncomfortable as she cuddled on a blanket. Having toddlers chuck tasty biscuits at her also didn't hurt. "Be gentle!" Sherie Clark cautioned as…
The debate about allowing marijuana to be used for medical purposes has been going on for years, and some people might argue that it isn't our place to make that decision - that it should be made by a doctor…
The two sides debating the future of a huge pollution-control device on the state’s dirtiest power plant disagree on more and more as the weeks go by, but they’re in lockstep on one thing: This decision is even more important…
NASHUA - Ed Hannon had long been bothered that he and a band of brothers in Vietnam had never physically received the Bronze Star medal they had been promised. But it took the death of his daughter to convince Hannon…
WILTON - Visions of a community center and additional downtown parking make the former Draper Energy building an ideal buy for two of the town's selectmen. The third isn't so convinced, citing narrow service station doors and a shaky real…
PETERBOROUGH - The Sharon Arts Center's Main Gallery will close after the current show ends Feb. 28, a victim of weather and the poor economy. It will reopen for a show in July. "The only reason is, we want to…
MONT VERNON - The School Board is proposing an operating budget that's up just under two-tenths of 1 percent. The total operating budget is $4.59 million, an increase of $8,909 over the current year. In addition, a warrant article for…
Nashua probably won't see any federal stimulus money for local road projects. While the state Department of Transportation anticipates receiving $137.5 million in stimulus money for projects that can start immediately, none of Nashua's road and bridge projects apparently fits…
Single-family and condominium alternatives, such as manufactured homes and accessory dwellings units (ADUs), could go a long way toward helping ease New Hampshire’s housing crisis. But those options can have some obstacles, according to participants in a forum.
Efforts are underway in Manchester to fashion a version of the iconic board game "Monopoly" into a Who's Who and What's What of New Hampshire's largest city.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
Rising demand, transmission constraints, and the push for regional solutions
The Rugg family and the Town of Exeter have settled their long running land dispute, clearing the way for a developer to proceed with a housing development to be built on the Exeter-Newfields town line.
For nearly six decades, Paul Young has been a constant, if often understated, presence in public and government affairs, both in New Hampshire and beyond. Since founding Novus Public Affairs in 1996, Young has helped shape how businesses, nonprofits and political leaders communicate and connect with the world around them, leaving a mark on the state that is hard to measure but easy to feel.
When Emerson McCourt passed away in 2006, he left behind an extensive tool collection, meticulous instructions and a commitment to Great Bay Community College (GBCC) students that continues today.
UNH is home to the state’s largest school of nursing
