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57 stories published

Working NorthKeene

Keene Main Street Businesses Navigate Rising Operating Costs

Independent shop owners say insurance, utilities, and commercial rent increases are squeezing margins more than consumer demand has.

Priya Ostrander · Jul 19, 2026 · 1 min

Working NorthHanover

Hanover Research Institutions Push to Commercialize Lab Discoveries

New technology transfer programs aim to keep more locally developed research spinning out companies in New Hampshire rather than elsewhere.

David Okafor · Jul 18, 2026 · 1 min

White MountainsNorth Conway

Popular White Mountain Trails Show Signs of Erosion From Crowding

Conservation groups are testing reservation systems and trail rerouting to manage foot traffic on the most heavily used peaks.

Marcus Delaney · Jul 17, 2026 · 1 min

The Short CoastHampton

Hampton Beach Merchants Report a Steady, if Unspectacular, Season

Business owners along the beach strip say weekday traffic has softened even as weekend crowds remain reliably strong.

Sarah Whitcomb · Jul 16, 2026 · 1 min

Well & GoodConcord

Concord Spas Move Toward Clearer Upfront Pricing

After years of customer complaints about surprise add-on charges, several local spas are publishing detailed service menus.

Jenna Cormier · Jul 15, 2026 · 1 min

Winter GameWhite Mountains

White Mountains Ski Areas Report Mixed Early-Season Conditions

Snowmaking investments are helping resorts manage an increasingly unpredictable natural snowfall pattern.

Tom Aldrich · Jul 14, 2026 · 1 min

Lantern HoursKeene

Keene's Emerging Arts District Draws New Gallery Openings

A cluster of small galleries and studio spaces is taking shape in a formerly underused stretch of downtown Keene.

Naomi Fournier · Jul 13, 2026 · 1 min

The Independent ViewStatewide

No Single Town Can Fix New Hampshire's Housing Shortage Alone

Zoning is a local decision, but the housing shortage is a regional and statewide problem that local control alone cannot solve.

Rebecca Stanwood · Jul 12, 2026 · 1 min

The Granite StateSouthern New Hampshire

Southern New Hampshire Towns Explore Property Tax Relief Options

Rising assessments are pushing several fast-growing communities to consider circuit breakers and deferral programs for longtime residents.

New Hampshire North Staff · Jul 11, 2026 · 1 min

Civic HouseRural New Hampshire

Rural Towns Prepare Warrant Articles Ahead of Meeting Season

From fire truck purchases to broadband bonds, small-town warrant articles reveal how rural New Hampshire is prioritizing scarce budgets.

New Hampshire North Staff · Jul 10, 2026 · 1 min

Working NorthNashua

Nashua Contractors Say Labor Shortage Is Slowing Housing Construction

Framing crews and electricians are booked months out, a bottleneck builders say is limiting how fast new housing can reach the market.

Priya Ostrander · Jul 9, 2026 · 1 min

Working NorthRural New Hampshire

Remote Work Is Quietly Reshaping Rural New Hampshire Towns

Newly connected rural communities are seeing a small but steady influx of remote workers who moved for space and stayed for the internet.

David Okafor · Jul 8, 2026 · 1 min