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The history of Weare's Pine Tree Riot, the unsung precursor to the Boston Tea Party
The Pine Tree Riot in Weare was the first instance of rebellion against the British, setting the stage for the American Revolution and inspiring the Boston Tea Party.
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5mAyotte signs bills strengthening protections against domestic and sexual violence
New Hampshire has enacted a bipartisan package of bills to strengthen protections for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, while cracking down on sex trafficking, by expanding access to protective orders, allowing survivors to be informed about the status of their sexual assault evidence kits, licensing massage businesses, and broadening the legal definition of domestic violence.
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2m'The most important kind of conversation I have to offer': Poet Wesley McNair to give reading in Wilmot
Former Maine Poet Laureate Wesley McNair will come to Wilmot to give a reading of selected works at the Wilmot Town Hall on Saturday.
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2mDonald L. Cykowski Sr.
<html><head></head><body>Donald L. Cykowski, Sr<br /><br />Easthampton, MA - Donald L. Cykowski, Sr., 88, a lifelong resident of Easthampton, passed away on June 27, 2026, in the home he built.<br /><br />He was the son of the late Joseph and Ruth (We ...
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3mHot Air Balloon Rally returns to Pittsfield on July 31
For the last 43 years, a summer tradition like no other has brought people across the region to Pittsfield, calling them with food, fireworks, games and most importantly hot air balloons. The Suncook Valley Rotary’s Hot Air Balloon Rally returns this year for its 44th year, with four ascensions from July 31 to August 2. […]
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11mThe more you look, the more toxins you'll find in N.H. loons
Researchers have found unprecedented levels of dangerous chemicals in eggs laid by New Hampshire loons, indicating a widespread pollution problem that poses a threat to the health of the birds and the aquatic ecosystems they inhabit.