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Fall corn mazes are the 'ultimate New Hampshire experience'
For nearly two decades, Wes Thomas has been creating the corn maze at Moulton Farm in Meredith. The first corn maze there was about an acre, and across the street. Then, in 2007, owner John Moulton handed him the reins to take care of the maze....
Amid sagging revenues, New Hampshire Republicans to push for lowering business enterprise tax
New Hampshire’s two business tax rates have dropped steadily over the last decade, descending from 2015 to 2023 under a series of cuts brought by Republicans. Now, House lawmakers are seeking to make one more reduction to one of those two taxes. A...
'It felt amazing': 6-year-old boy hikes all 48 4,000-foot peaks in New Hampshire with his mother
At 6 years old, Oaklyn Neilson has already climbed all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot peaks -- and built an unbreakable bond with his mom along the way.“He’s a lovebug for sure,” said his mom, Sarah, as Oaklyn wrapped her in yet another hug...
Charge downgraded in Lowell School Committee member’s DUI case
SALEM, N.H. — Lowell School Committee member Eileen DelRossi was back in court last week for a probable cause hearing as one of the charges in her New Hampshire drunk driving case got downgraded. DelRossi has been facing charges of driving under...
Federal Judge Blocks New Hampshire’s Anti-Diversity Law
Another setback for anti-DEI legislators in New Hampshire getty U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty has issued a preliminary injunction against New Hampshire’s law meant to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in public schools....
Banned Books Week: Anti-censorship advocates plan events in New Hampshire
Advocates against censorship in New Hampshire are celebrating a recent victory as they join with counterparts across the country to observe Oct. 5-11 as Banned Books Week. A piece of legislation that would have established a centralized process to...
Former Hillsboro-Deering student sues school for searching his vehicle for a gun
Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. A recent Hillsboro-Deering High School graduate is suing administrators at his former school for searching his truck for a gun last spring. Jack Harrington, 18,...
ACLU sues New Hampshire over its loitering law, arguing police use it to harass homeless people
The ACLU of New Hampshire is suing the state over its decades-old loitering and prowling law, arguing it is unconstitutional and unfairly targets homeless people. Under New Hampshire state law, someone who “knowingly appears at a place, or at a...
New Hampshire high school football scores: Oct. 3-4, 2025
The latest New Hampshire high school football scores for games played from Oct. 3-4, 2025, will periodically be published in the table featured here. Please check back for updates. MANCHESTER, N.H. — The latest New Hampshire high school football...
NH boosts special education aid, but 10% gap remains for schools
Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Amid a deluge of financial challenges facing school districts, administrators received somewhat reassuring news about this year’s proration rate for special education...
New Hampshire teen who killed sister-in-law and nephews sentenced to 60 years to life in prison
CONCORD, N.H. – A young New Hampshire man who was 16 when he killed his sister-in-law and two young nephews was sentenced Friday to 60 years to life in prison for crimes his lawyer said he doesn’t remember committing. Eric Sweeney, now 19, had...
New Hampshire teen could face 97 years in prison for killing sister-in-law, nephews
A young man from New Hampshire who was 16 when he killed his sister-in-law and two young nephews deserves at least 97 years in prison, prosecutors will tell a judge Friday. Eric Sweeney, accused of killing his sister-in-law and two young nephews...
New Hampshire teen who killed sister-in-law and her sons seeks leniency at sentencing
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out whats clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Prosecutors in New Hampshire will tell a judge Friday that a teenager who admitted to killing his sister-in-law and her two...
University of Southern California Rejects Trump Administration's Education Compact, Citing Threats to Academic Freedom
In a bold stand against what it described as an overreach into higher education, the University of Southern California (USC) has formally rejected a sweeping "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education" proposed by the Trump...
6 Ballot Measures to Watch in November
A dose of direct democracy is hitting the off-year elections as some ballot measures have far-reaching implications, from redrawing congressional maps to gun control to election integrity. Voters in six states will decide on 24 statewide measures,...
Paralyzed New Hampshire man inspires others with van life journey in Grand Rapids
A New Hampshire man is inspiring others after a spinal cord injury by traveling in a converted accessible van. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — After suffering a spinal cord injury, a New Hampshire man is hoping to inspire others with his story. Thomas...
Vote: Who is the New Hampshire High School Football Player of the Week? - Oct. 7, 2025
Here are the New Hampshire High School Football Player of the Week candidates following Week 5 of the New Hampshire high school football season. Congratulations to last week's winner: Cooper Coleman of Kennett. Voting ends Oct. 12 at 11:59 p.m....
New Hampshire mom filmed final video of her sons — 4 minutes later, they were all massacred
Eric Sweeney was only 16 when he horrifically gunned down three of his family members for reasons that are still unclear The mother finished filming a video and uploading it. Minutes later, she and her sons were dead A sweet family moment turned...
Which former high school stars from City of Cincinnati area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 20?
The week of Monday, Oct. 20 will see these former City of Cincinnati area high school standouts in action. Aaron Scott Central State Marauders Sophomore 6′3″ Purcell Marian High School Hometown: Cincinnati Next Game: vs. Miles Golden Bears,...
Which ex-City of Sturgis-Coldwater area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Oct. 20?
The upcoming week starting Monday, Oct. 20 will feature these former City of Sturgis-Coldwater area high school athletes. Chris Jackson Hampton Pirates Sophomore 6′2″ 255 White Pigeon Junior Senior High School Hometown: Constantine Next Game: vs....