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57 stories published

The Granite StateStatewide

Housing Shortage Reshapes How New Hampshire Employers Recruit

Employers across the state say a lack of available housing near job centers is now a bigger obstacle to hiring than wages.

Colin Marsh · Jul 31, 2026 · 1 min

Civic HouseConcord

Lawmakers Return to Concord Facing a Crowded Legislative Calendar

Housing, education funding, and energy policy are expected to dominate floor debate as the legislature reconvenes.

Colin Marsh · Jul 30, 2026 · 1 min

Working NorthManchester

Manchester Manufacturers Turn to Automation as Hiring Stays Tight

Precision manufacturers say new equipment is filling gaps left by a shrinking pool of skilled machinists, not replacing workers outright.

Priya Ostrander · Jul 29, 2026 · 1 min

Working NorthManchester

Manchester's Startup Scene Grows Without Chasing Boston's Playbook

Founders say lower costs and a tighter community are advantages, even as venture funding remains harder to secure than in Boston.

David Okafor · Jul 28, 2026 · 1 min

White MountainsWhite Mountains

Search and Rescue Teams Brace for a Busy White Mountains Season

Volunteer rescue teams say rising hiker traffic and underprepared visitors are straining an already stretched system.

Marcus Delaney · Jul 27, 2026 · 1 min

The Short CoastPortsmouth

Portsmouth Balances Historic Preservation With Tourism Growth

City boards are fielding more requests to convert historic buildings into short-term rentals and boutique hotels than at any point in decades.

Sarah Whitcomb · Jul 26, 2026 · 1 min

Well & GoodManchester

State Regulators Step Up Nail Salon Sanitation Inspections

New enforcement guidance aims to close gaps in tool sterilization and ventilation standards that consumer advocates flagged for years.

Jenna Cormier · Jul 25, 2026 · 1 min

Winter GameManchester

Manchester's Youth Hockey Programs Brace for Another Record Season

Rink time is scarcer than ever as youth hockey enrollment continues to climb across southern New Hampshire.

Tom Aldrich · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 min

Lantern HoursPortsmouth

Portsmouth's Historic Music Hall Announces an Ambitious New Season

The century-old venue is expanding its programming to include more regional and emerging acts alongside touring headliners.

Naomi Fournier · Jul 23, 2026 · 1 min

The Independent ViewStatewide

New Hampshire's Town Meeting Tradition Is Worth Defending, Not Just Preserving

As towns grow and modernize, the annual meeting remains one of the few venues where ordinary residents still hold direct budgetary power.

Rebecca Stanwood · Jul 22, 2026 · 1 min

The Granite StateConcord

School Funding Formula Faces Renewed Scrutiny in Concord

Districts with shrinking enrollment and rising costs say the state's per-pupil funding model no longer reflects real classroom needs.

Colin Marsh · Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min

Civic HouseConcord

Governor's Office Signals Budget Priorities Ahead of Formal Proposal

Administration officials say the next state budget will emphasize workforce housing incentives and rainy-day fund stability.

Colin Marsh · Jul 20, 2026 · 1 min