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N.H. Department of Education announces 2026 Student Assessment results
The New Hampshire Department of Education announced results from the 2026 New Hampshire Student Assessment System (NHSAS), showing student proficiency scores across mathematics, reading…

Democrat’s State Senate qualification questioned – did she live in Virginia?
The New Hampshire Republican Party released signed and notarized mortgage…

Boys Soccer
Hopkinton 2, Hillsboro-Deering 1: Will Lee started the scoring with a confident finish from…

Girls Soccer
Hopkinton 7, Hillsboro 0: Ruby Emerson 3 goals; Gemma Guadagno 2 goals; Jacey Marchand shutout in…

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Meg Hagaman is prepared to be your next County Attorney
If you want safe neighborhoods, strong law enforcement, and a justice system that’s tough…

Washington Congregational Church celebrates completion of LCHIP-funded project
The Trustees of the Washington Congregational Church are pleased to announce the completion of an $85,000 project to…

Appeals Court allows suit against Bow School officials to continue
In a major victory for free speech, a federal appeals court ruled in favor of four New Hampshire residents who were…

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Hillsboro elderly man pleads guilty to Cruelty to Wild Animals
On June 13th, 2026, a Conservation Officer received a report from an officer with the Hillsboro…

Andover abutter seeks ownership of portions of the Rail Trail
The saga of the disputed section of the Northern Rail Trail in Andover continues, with landowner…

Driver arrested following pursuit on Interstate 89 in Warner
An Epsom woman was arrested on multiple charges following a pursuit that ended in a standoff in…

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Hillsborough Select Board retracts bid request for Manahan Park bathhouse
Former Selectman and Park Board member Tom McClure attended the recent meeting of the Select Board to express his concerns over the lack of…

New London and Sunapee First Responders honored at Life Saving Ceremony
On February 18th, New London Communications Center received a 911 call from a resident in Sunapee reporting someone not…

Gun-rights group joins suit against Hillsboro-Deering School District
A gun-rights organization has filed a reply brief in support of a motion for summary judgment in a lawsuit against officials in…

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The New London Fire Department hires two new employees
Andrew Sarnevitz has been hired as a full-time captain with the New London Fire Department. Bringing more than…

Heleen Kirk named Rotary’s Citizen of the Year
The Goffstown Rotary Club is proud to announce Heleen Kurk of Weare is the Richard…

Historical Society celebrates East Washington Schoolhouse Renovation
By Bill Mulcahy – The Washington Historical Society invites the public to celebrate the recent renovation of the 177-year-old…

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Sunapee Fire Department responds to two hazardous materials incidents
The Sunapee Fire Department responded to two separate hazardous materials incidents on Lake Sunapee within just over…

Newbury Fire Department adds two new members
Newbury Fire Chief David Smith informed the Select Board that his department had two members graduate from…

Franklin City Council votes to rehabilitate historic Trestle Bridge
The Franklin City Council recently voted 7-1 to rehabilitate the town’s historic…

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93rd Annual League of NH Craftsmen Fair in Newbury August 1-9
The League of New Hampshire Craftsmen will bring its 93rd Annual Craftsmen’s Fair to Mount Sunapee Resort in…

Newport business owner ordered to pay $14 million to Newbury woman
The owner of a Newport building and property maintenance firm who suddenly shut down his…

Weare Fire Department suffers a staffing shortage
Weare Fire Rescue Chief Mark Roarick briefed the Select Board on staff shortages in his…

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Hearing scheduled in case of unconstitutional search by H-D School District
A hearing date has been scheduled next month on a motion for summary judgment in a suit against…

Celebrate the Grand Reopening of the Henniker Historical Society Museum
Join the Henniker Historical Society for a special community celebration marking the…

Newbury Fire Rescue responds to numerous calls
Early Thursday afternoon, Newbury Fire Rescue crews responded to…

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See photos from Hillsborough’s Summerfest Parade…

Attorney General continues to investigate Peterborough death
A man killed in Peterborough earlier this month died of multiple gunshot wounds, and…

Antrim Select Board deals with police, fire and Gregg Lake Dam issues
The Antrim Select Board held a productive meeting Monday evening. The meeting started on…

Local businesses recognized with Green Champ Awards
On July 11, during Hillsborough’s SummerFest celebration, members of the Hillsborough…

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Hillsborough celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary
Hillsborough celebrated America’s 250th Anniversary with an impressive ceremony at Butler Park on…

Quick response can’t save New Boston home from fire
A three-alarm blaze completely destroyed a home and sparked a surrounding brush fire on…

Man shot to death in Peterborough
The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office is investigating a report of an untimely death in…

Andy Sanborn pleads “Guilty” to Theft of Government Funds
Former State Sen. Andy Sanborn admitted in federal court Tuesday to misusing $250,000 in COVID-19 relief for…

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