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Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition of 51 AGs to Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits
Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general in filing a Virginia-led amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, standing with military veterans and their families to...

Texas Governor Signs Bill Banning Cell Phones in School
Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Friday signed a bill banning students from using cell phones in school. House Bill 1481 requires public school districts or open-enrollment charter schools to adopt and implement policies prohibiting students from...

Phish’s non-profit arm helps New Hampshire Food Bank during Manchester tour stop
Photo/Jeff Hastings – Frame of Mind Photography MANCHESTER, N.H. – When it comes to the band Phish, many may think of its music or perhaps its fans. But for almost 30 years, there is one aspect of the Vermont-based quartet that people may not be...

Some federal education dollars flow to N.H. amid concern about Trump administration cuts
CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Department of Education announced on Monday afternoon that the state has received preliminary allocations of federal funding, in some categories exceeding the amount the state received last year. The funding will...
SpartanNash set to merge into New Hampshire-based grocery chain
SpartanNash, the West Michigan-based retail grocery story chain and food distribution service, is being sold in a $1.77 billion deal.The Byron Township company will merge with C&S Wholesale Grocers near the end of 2025. The deal announced on...

New Hampshire city celebrates 'Jumanji' 30 years later
The city of Keene, New Hampshire, is marking the 30th anniversary of Jumanji (the original film) all weekend long, honoring the local impact viewers still point out when they watch the movie today.In the early 1990s, film location scout Dow...
Vermont, New Hampshire rosters announced for 2025 Make-A-Wish All-Star Hockey Classic
The Make-A-Wish All-Star Hockey Classic is set for June 28 at the University of Vermont's Gutterson Fieldhouse, featuring top graduated high school seniors from Vermont and New Hampshire. This year marks the 32nd boys game and 27th girls game,...
VT, New Hampshire rosters set for Make-A-Wish All-Star Hockey Classic
The Make-A-Wish All-Star Hockey Classic returns for another year at University of Vermont's Gutterson Fieldhouse on Saturday, June 28. The Vermont and New Hampshire boys will square off for the 32nd time, while the girls game reaches is set for...

Who Really Benefits From Universal School Choice?
Arizona’s universal education savings account program provides families with money to send their kids to private schools or homeschool. Gov. Katie Hobbs has characterized her state’s program as a subsidy for wealthy families, who don’t need the...

Gunmaker Sig Sauer Asks For and Gets Liability Protection in New Hampshire
Faced with mounting lawsuits over a popular pistol, New Hampshire-based Sig Sauer asked for — and got — protection in the form of a new state law that makes it harder to take the gunmaker to court. Supporters in the Republican-led Legislature said...

Tate: Northern border new illegal immigration hot spot
For decades, Massachusetts voters largely felt insulated from the most severe consequences of unchecked immigration occurring more than 2,000 miles away at the US-Mexico border. But as illegal immigration at the southern border plummets due to...

Rochester chamber honors scholarship recipients: Education news
ROCHESTER — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce congratulates and announces this year’s scholarship recipients. The three recipients who each received a $1,000 scholarship award towards their future academic endeavors are: Madelyn Gagnon of...

Hermit Woods Winery in New Hampshire takes different approach to winemaking
Meredith, New Hampshire the home of unconventional winery Hermit Woods Meredith, New Hampshire the home of unconventional winery Hermit Woods 08:35 An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a...

Visiting luxury real estate along Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire
Lakeside luxury along Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire Lakeside luxury along Lake Winnipesaukee in New Hampshire 06:12 Sponsored by Coldwell Banker Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, this spectacular estate mixes modern...

Ink Link News earns 11 NH Press Association Awards
From left, Stacy Harrison, Dan Splaine, Pat Grossmith, Carol Robidoux, Andrew Sylvia, Maureen Milliken and Mya Blanchard at the 2024 NH Press Association Awards Dinner. Photo/Jim Robidoux GOFFSTOWN, NH — The New Hampshire Press Association...
chris pappas advocates for new hampshire veterans' healthcare improvements
Rep. Chris Pappas, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing New Hampshire’s 1st district, has recently made a series of public statements on social media regarding various issues affecting his state and its residents.On June 20, 2025,...

New Hampshire law protects Sig Sauer from lawsuits over P320 discharges
Key takeaways: New Hampshire passed a law protecting Sig Sauer from certain lawsuits over its P320 pistol. The law shields the gunmaker from claims related to design choices, like lacking an external safety. Sig Sauer faces dozens of lawsuits...

Prayer in school divides Americans as Texas law takes effect
(RNS) — A new Texas law mandating that schools set a time for students to pray will likely be popular with many residents of the Lone Star State. A new report from the Washington, D.C.-based Pew Research Center found that 61% of adults in Texas...

Best of NH 2025 Art & Culture
Editor’s Picks Outdoor Sculpture Studio Looking to soak in the woods of New Hampshire and art at the same time? The Andres Institute of Art in Brookline is your spot. New England’s largest outdoor sculpture park, the cultural hub offers over 10...

Once Devout, Now Disillusioned, These Chinese MAGA Loyalists Have Had Enough of Trump
In March, when President Donald Trump vowed to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and restrict birthright citizenship, Laura Zhang found herself in despair. Throughout 2024, Laura and the New York Make America Great Again (MAGA) team...