Some Massachusetts doctors are sending patients to New Hampshire for imaging. Here’s why.

This past summer, one of Dr. Amy Boutwell’s patients needed an imaging test done, but Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, which is down the road from her practice in the Boston suburb of Lexington, Massachusetts, told her it would be a five-month...

Authorities describe shutting down illicit massage parlors in New Hampshire is like playing ‘Whack-a- Mole’

Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. New Hampshire has been cracking down on illicit massage parlors used for providing sex services since last year, but officials say that when one closes, the...

Can Demographic Shifts Help the GOP Eke Out Wins in Governors’ Races in New Jersey and Virginia?

No two states voted more alike and closer to the national average in last year’s presidential election than the two states that have gubernatorial elections in this odd-numbered year: New Jersey and Virginia. New Jersey voted 51.8 percent for Vice...

Poll shows majority in New Hampshire disapprove of Trump's job performance

I’M JULIA BENBROOK. THE GRANITE STATE POLL FROM UNH SHOWS A MAJORITY OF GRANITE STATERS DISAPPROVE OF PRESIDENT TRUMP’S JOB PERFORMANCE. SO FAR, 56% DISAPPROVE, WHILE 43% APPROVE. FOR THOSE WHO DISAPPROVE OF THE PRESIDENT, THE TOP REASON IS...

See full debate involving Manchester mayoral candidates Jay Ruais, Jessica Spillers

Voters in New Hampshire's largest city are set to decide on who will be the next mayor. Ahead of the election, WMUR hosted a debate involving incumbent Republican Jay Ruais and Democrat Jessica Spillers.>> Watch the full debate:Watch Part 1:...

Fascinating facts from New Hampshire’s covered bridge expert

Fall is the best time to check out New Hampshire’s covered bridges. Here are some fascinating facts from the state’s expert on the subject. When is a New Hampshire covered bridge no longer just a covered bridge in New Hampshire? When it becomes an...

Going Hungry In Hawaiʻi? Government Shutdown To Halt Food Stamps

The state is creating a relief fund to cover costs for some — and will consider tapping into a $200 million contingency fund. The federal government shutdown is coming for people’s food, sending state officials scrambling for stopgap measures to...

NH Education Funding Safe During Shutdown

New Hampshire Education Commissioner Caitlin Davis says the state’s federal funding for its schools is safe from the federal government shutdown. She says the funding is protected because it was forward-funded — which means it was already given to...

To Get ‘Toxic Stew’ Out of New Hampshires’s Lakes, Legislators Eye New Ways to Fund Cyanobacteria Mitigation

By Molly Rains Lake-minded New Hampshire legislators are gearing up to tackle water quality once again this session, after some measures aimed at preventing and treating cyanobacteria blooms were voted down or softened last session. “We’ve got a...

In Langley Park, Md.’s immigrant spirit endures despite ICE raids and Purple Line turmoil

Langley Park, Maryland's mostly Latino community is proud of its 100-year history as a lively neighborhood of immigrants despite facing ICE raids and housing issues. WTOP celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month this Sept. 15 through Oct. 15,...

The oldest college in New Hampshire is older than the U.S., one of top 15 U.S. colleges

By USA Today via Reuters Connect It’s one of the best colleges in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report 2026 ranking of the country’s best colleges, but it also hold another prestigious honor: the oldest college in New Hampshire. New...

Dickenson officials name new operator for drug treatment facility

Addiction Recovery Care of Kentucky (ARC) will no longer be the operator for the new substance abuse treatment center in Dickenson County, which was completed in January but has yet to open. County officials announced in a news release Thursday...

The true story behind Columbus Day emphasizes the immigrant struggle

Christopher Columbus does not deserve a holiday, but given increasing hostility towards immigrants, the motivations behind Columbus Day's establishment are more relevant than ever. Jordan Ori The American public’s opinion on Christopher Columbus...

California expands privacy protections as Democratic-led states resist Trump's immigration agenda

Immigrants selling food, flowers and other merchandise along the sidewalks of California will have new privacy protections intended to keep their identities secret from federal immigration agents. The measure, signed into law this past week by...

Dozens Of Can’t-Miss Things To Do In And Around Concord And Penacook In November

CONCORD, NH — November is a busy month, with the year-end push at both work and school and social events marking the start of the holiday season, all competing for Granite Staters’ time. There are two major holidays to plan around — Thanksgiving,...

After NH Supreme Court school funding decision, Republican floats fix: increasing property taxes.

Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. In the months since the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled that the state is underfunding its public schools, lawmakers have been divided over how to respond....

Cotton is no longer king in Louisiana. See how these farmers are fighting to keep it growing.

Kade McMahon glides atop a field of bleached cumulus tufts. With a joystick, he steers a set of massive yellow teeth that gobble the white like a snowplow. Summer has again overstayed its welcome in northeast Louisiana, but McMahon is sealed from...

School Board Moves Forward with Tax Cap Committee After Voter Support

The Londonderry School Board is taking steps to form a committee that will explore the possibility of implementing a tax cap for the school district—a move prompted by strong voter support during the last election. Superintendent Dan Black...

A guide to great nordic skiing destinations in New Hampshire and Vermont

From the majesty of Mount Washington and the grandeur of its namesake hotel and resort to the quiet hamlets around the Craftsbury Outdoor Center deep in the Northeast Kingdom, there’s plenty of winter fun to find on skinny skis and snowshoes....

Distant Dome: New Hampshire Lacks the Resources to Invest in Itself

By GARRY RAYNO, Distant Dome A frequent refrain heard around the State House is “Government should operate more like a business.” That is usually followed by “Just like a family, you have to tighten your belt when the money gets tight.” Indepth...