Banker Tonya Waters ends career at Savings Bank of Walpole

Insufficient infrastructure prevents enforcement of NH food waste ban

Two years after New Hampshire banned the disposal of large amounts of food waste in landfills, a new study has revealed a significant gap between policy and practice: the state still lacks enough infrastructure to make the law fully enforceable. Michael Nork, who supervises materials management, education, and planning at the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES), said that if all the food waste currently being disposed of in landfills was directed elsewhere, existing compost facilities and food diversion programs wouldn’t have the capacity to handle it. “We’re hoping that this study provides a signal to those in the food […]

Jaffjam offers back-to-school help and fun at Community Field

The Harvest Christian Fellowship held its annual Jaffjam festival on Saturday at Community Field in Jaffrey, providing games, food, and school supplies for local families.

NH attorney general joins push for federal hemp regulations

New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella joined 34 other states in urging Congress to implement new federal hemp regulations to close existing loopholes and establish consistent safety standards.

Absentee ballots for NH primary available; here’s what to know about new ID rules

New Hampshire towns have prepared absentee ballots for the Sept. 8 primary, though voters must follow new identity verification requirements established under Senate Bill 287.

Child food insecurity rose 6% in New Hampshire, according to Feeding America

Child food insecurity in New Hampshire rose by more than 6% to 38,430 children in 2024, according to Feeding America's annual report.