How transparent is New Hampshire?

How we rated the transparency of New Hampshire's municipalities and school districts

Methodology Each municipality received the same eight requests: AI use policies, AI chat logs, ethics and conflict-of-interest rules, highest-value requests for proposals, leadership and constituent emails, a performance evaluation for the town or city manager, a performance evaluation for the police chief and police settlement agreements. Each school district received four: leadership and constituent emails, […]

New Hampshire 11-year-old creates buzz with wasp removal service

An 11-year-old boy named Forest Bell has been providing free wasp-removal services to residents and local organizations throughout the Monadnock Region using a specialized vacuum technique.

UNH increases financial aid, awarding record $40 million to incoming class

The incoming class attending the University of New Hampshire was awarded $40 million in financial aid, the most given in the university’s history. Last year, 88% of the freshman class received financial aid, with an average award of $12,400. This year, that average climbed to more than $16,000, with almost every enrolled student — 96% […]

Nashua country club shooter to plead insanity defense

The man accused of a deadly shooting at a Nashua country club last year plans to argue that his actions were rooted in mental illness. Hunter Nadeau, 24, opened fire at the on-site restaurant at Sky Meadow Country Club on September 20, 2025. The shooting killed 59-year-old Robert Steven DeCesare, who was dining with his […]

NH Craft Club is making a home in Concord

Meg Locker has opened a studio for her NH Craft Club in Concord to foster community and friendship through various creative workshops.