Writing On The Fly: Fly Fishing Stress Relief

Liset: On this day, I needed a little more time to unwind, so I headed up to my favorite little river that runs into Lake Winnipesaukee.

Legislative Committee Votes To Expand Audit Of Education Freedom Account Program

Both the residency of participants and their academic attainment will now be included in the audit.

Edmark Nomination As Asst. DOC Commissioner Put Off At Executive Council Meeting

“Promoting (state prison Warden Michelle Edmark) would be disastrous,” a former corrections officer said.

Help Wanted: NH Small Businesses Say Labor Shortage Still Top Concern

The National Federation of Independent Business says finding qualified workers and dealing with the impacts of inflation are big concerns.

For Democrats, Is The New Hampshire Senate Race A Battleground, Or An Insurance Policy?

The Senate Majority PAC commits $10.2M to the race, which is serious money. But it’s the smallest buy on the Democratic group’s Senate map.

Vice President Vance Dominates Latest NH GOP 2028 FITN First-In-The-Nation Primary Poll

The data challenges the narrative of strategists and journalists, who have presumed New Hampshire's GOP as a mix of moderates and indies.

Berlin Police's Internal Investigation Finds 'Glaring Failure' In Marisol Fuentes Murder

A department internal review of the Fuentes murder details the lapses in official response in the days leading up to the grisly shooting.

Public School Open Enrollment Tweaked One More Time

The battle of public school open enrollment continues in the final days of the 2026 legislative session.

Senate Approves Landfill Site Evaluation Committee And Childcare Tax Credit

Senators reject new funding for Housing Champions; bill banning teaching of critical race theory approved; free, reduced lunch expanded.

NH House Wants To Study Child Mental Health Insurance Coverage

The House also approved HB 552, denying transgender individuals access to locker rooms and bathrooms, and prisons of their preferred gender.

Hassan Joins Democrat Senate Boycott Of COVID-19 Whistleblower's Testimony

James Erdman III recounted evidence that the government helped bury intelligence pointing to a laboratory accident as the virus' origin.

NY Times Confirms: New Hampshire Is The Las Vegas Of American Politics

An analysis of more than 224,000 stories found that the First-in-the-Nation presidential primary was the top topic in the New York Times.

Taxes In New Hampshire, Thoughts?

Some say the wealthy need to pay their fair share; others say it's bad policy to incentivize a greed-based culture with others' money.

North Country Chamber Players' Free 'Open Rehearsal' For Bremen Town Musicians

Recognized as one of New England’s foremost musical ensembles, the Chamber Players have a long tradition of musical storytelling.

ADL: Post-Oct. 7 Antisemitism Surge Still Haunts New Hampshire

Antisemitic incidents in the Granite State dropped by about one-third last year but are higher now than before Oct. 7, 2023.

Trump Slumps, Gas Soars — But GOP Still Finds Hope In NH

GOP professionals still believe it’s likely they’ll lose the U.S. House. But the U.S. Senate might be another story, strategists say.

Plymouth State Marks 155th Commencement, Honors Hundreds Of Undergraduates

Tina Schumacher and Dick Ober delivered keynote addresses as Plymouth State honored undergraduates and graduate students.

InDepthNH Is Seeking Your Thoughts About Taxes In New Hampshire

Everyone is talking about taxes. Tell us what you think about taxes in New Hampshire.

Gordon-Darby Blows More Smoke Over New Hampshire Vehicle Inspections

Gordon-Darby insists it is motivated by concerns over New Hampshire’s air quality; Republican Reps say it’s about the company’s profits.

$12M In OT For Department Of Corrections Approved By Council

Competition rates for other correctional facilities in the state (county) are $33 an hour and the state is in the $ 28-an-hour range.

Ayotte 'Outraged' By Vote To Send Mental Health Insurance For Children To Study; Won't Drop Gas Tax

The governor says it is unbelievable to think Reps found it more important to support insurance companies than children's mental health.

New Hampshire Man Who Helps Find Lost Pets Has Had Drone Shot At 4 Times

"I zoom in and there's a guy with a scoped rifle aimed right at the drone," said Rob Russell of 2A TAC Air OPS Drone Services.

League Of NH Craftsmen Names 'One Horse Open Sleigh' As 2026 Ornament

The cast pewter ornament by Antrim artist Walker Boyle will be sold at League galleries and the 2026 fair.

Speaking Of Words: Latest News From The Hittites

Ferber: So what happened to make Hittite so different?  There has been a contentious debate about this since its decipherment.

Invasive Jumping Worms Spreading Across US, Including In NH

Find out about the "mustard test" for detecting the worms and how to control them if they are on your property.

Chances Of Seeing 30 Meteors An Hour As Eta Aquariids Peak Over NH Skies

The potential to see fireballs, whose glowing trains can last for several seconds to minutes, makes it worth searching the skies.

How Generous Are New Hampshire Tippers? New Study Reveals

Nationally, the average tip was the same in the fourth quarter as in the third.

El Niño Summer Forecast: How Hot And Stormy Will It Be In New Hampshire

Driven by warming ocean waters in the Pacific, the El Niño is likely to strengthen through the summer.

How Polluted Is The Air You're Breathing In NH? Use This Tool To Find Out

The American Lung Association said in its report that nearly half of U.S. children are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution.

5 Events To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In New Hampshire

Cinco de Mayo marks Mexico’s 1862 victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

New Hampshire Towns To Review Voter Checklists; Some Inactive Voters Must Re-Register In 2026

Public sessions must be held by local checklist officials through Aug. 1 to review inactive voters.

This Cancer Rising Sharply Among NH Young People

Colorectal cancer includes both colon and rectal cancer.

Moffett Education Funding And Unspoken Truths

Loudon GOP state Rep: People who should know better claim Concord should do more. But unlike Washington, Concord cannot print money.

Lockhart: 'If Hillary Thinks It's Funny, It's Funny:' Behind The Funniest Night In Politics

President Clinton's former press secretary: The value of the dinners is to show the media and public a different version of the president.

SB 101 Dead In House, But Open Enrollment Lives On

The bill to allow parents to send their children to any public school they want, SB101, was tabled on Thursday on a 320-32 vote.

New Hampshire Secretary Of State Offers New Voting Resources For Student Voters

The new guides explain registration, domicile, absentee voting and ID requirements before the Sept. 8 primary.

Bosen: New Bail Law Hides Incompetence, Wouldn't Have Saved Berlin Murder Victim

Berlin resident: Prosecutorial negligence, not the burden of proof under former bail statute, was the primary reason for Gleason's freedom.

Shaheen Calls Restructuring U.S. Forest Service A 'Crisis' Meeting With Environmental Leaders

Hassan: President Trump’s plan to restructure the service and shutter some of this research threatens public and lands the state’s economy.

Writing On The Fly: Spring Training With A Fly Rod

Liset: For the last few years, I have been using a wading staff to help me navigate the free-stone rivers and streams that can get slippery.

New Trial Set For Therapist With Prison Past Accused Of Sexual Assault

As a sexual assault victim waits patiently for justice, Peter Stone, formerly Peter Dushame, who was involved in fatal crashes, roams free.