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Hancock Library hosts community conversation on accessibility
Hancock residents discussed ways to increase accessibility at the town library at a Community Conversation, and the library was awarded a $10,000 grant to help fund the addition of automatic doors to…
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4mOperating on default budget, New Ipswich officials weigh wage increases and rising expenses for next year
The New Ipswich Select Board met on Monday to discuss preliminary budget goals, focusing on the challenges of rising non-discretionary costs and the necessity of providing cost-of-living adjustments to employees following last year's budget rejection.
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8mNew Hampshire’s sluggish housing growth is leading to longer commutes, report suggests
There is a growing gap in New Hampshire between how much it costs for housing and how much residents are earning — and nowhere is it clearer than in the cities. In Lebanon, the hourly wage needed for one person to afford median rent in the city in 2026 is $47.06. But the statewide average […]
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3mUniversity System of N.H. launches free tuition program for NH families
The University System of New Hampshire launched the New Hampshire Promise program, which will provide free tuition starting next fall to incoming first-year and qualifying transfer students from families earning up to $100,000.
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3mAfter years of applying, Hancock Fire Department wins FEMA grant for new tanker
The Hancock Fire Department was awarded nearly $429,000 through a federal grant to replace a tanker truck that has been in service since 1988.
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2mState anticipates more visitors during leaf-peeping season
New Hampshire officials project that fall foliage season will attract approximately 3.9 million visitors and generate $2 billion in spending this year, marking a significant increase over last year's figures.