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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.

Working NorthKeene

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 NorthNashua

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 NorthPortsmouth

After years of rapid appreciation, Portsmouth-area listings are sitting on the market slightly longer, agents say.

Priya Ostrander · Jun 29, 2026 · 1 min

Working NorthRochester

City officials are offering facade grants and streamlined permitting to attract new tenants to long-vacant storefronts.

New Hampshire North Staff · Jun 19, 2026 · 1 min

Working NorthBerlin

Berlin-area mills are shifting product lines as demand for traditional paper products declines and biomass energy grows.

Priya Ostrander · Jun 11, 2026 · 1 min