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Mascenic School District holds inaugural 'Kids Vote' at polls
The Mascenic School District held a "Kids Vote" at the polls, allowing students to vote on various issues, such as the end of year celebration, dress code, and teacher's sumo wrestling match, while…
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6mMosquitoes seem less active this year, but state still urges caution to avoid illness
New Hampshire mosquito season has remained relatively quiet through September 2026, with low detections of West Nile and Jamestown Canyon viruses and no human cases reported in the state or neighboring Vermont and Maine.
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5mGranite Geek: Return of the chestnut tree gets a nudge, but it’s not here yet
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has approved the release of the genetically modified Darling-54 American chestnut tree into the wild, marking a significant step in the effort to restore the species decimated by blight.
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4mNo seat belts or helmets seen in more than 24 fatal NH crashes
A New Hampshire Department of Safety report reveals that 75 people have died in motor vehicle crashes so far in 2026, highlighting recent fatalities among motorcyclists and individuals not wearing seat belts despite New Hampshire's lack of mandatory adult usage laws.
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5mLooming tax cap question complicates budget planning for Mascenic Regional School District
The Mascenic Regional School Board met to discuss the budgetary impacts of two new state laws, HB 1300 and HB 564, which aim to implement spending caps and separate voting processes for the district and its School Administrative Unit.
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6mCanadian tourism is recovering in the Granite State, but only a little bit
New Hampshire businesses and officials are working to revitalize tourism from Canada following a lackluster summer marked by political tensions and economic concerns.