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State buys Granite Place, taking it off Concord's tax rolls; Complex will host legislative hearings starting next week
The state of New Hampshire purchased the remaining half of Granite Place from local developer Steve Duprey for $15.2 million, resulting in a $200,000 loss in annual tax revenue for Concord, while the…
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3mHot dog eating champ Joey Chestnut edged out by Aussie eater in wing contest
James Webb of Australia won the inaugural Saugus Wing Eating Championship at The Brook Casino in Seabrook, N.H., eating 249 wings in 10 minutes, while Joey Chestnut finished second.
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5mSuper El Niño could bring more heat this summer, warm winter
El Niño, a naturally occurring climate event, is predicted to bring warmer, more humid conditions to New England through the rest of the summer and into the fall, and could result in a warmer winter with less snow and more rain.
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10mNew Hampshire’s new special education aid formula, explained
New Hampshire schools could eventually receive millions of dollars more in state aid for costly special education services, under a new state law. But for districts, the assistance comes with a catch: a mountain of new paperwork. House Bill 1563, which Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed this month, broadens eligibility for New Hampshire’s special education aid […]
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1mSavings Bank of Walpole honors 34-year employee's retirement
Savings Bank of Walpole announced the retirement of Diane Gallion after 34 years of service to the bank and local community.
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Volunteer NH receives $3.16M federal grant to boost community service programs
Volunteer NH has received $3.16 million in federal funding from AmeriCorps to support more than 120 AmeriCorps members serving across New Hampshire, working with local organizations to address local challenges in education, environmental stewardship and economic opportunity.