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Democrats are gunning for NH secretary of state post under new majority
Incumbent New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan faces multiple challengers for reelection as the state legislature prepares to select a successor in December.
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4mJaffrey Select Board weighs costly ambulance options ahead of Nov. 24 vote
The Jaffrey Select Board is scheduled to decide the future of its ambulance services at its November 24 meeting following a public hearing regarding various contraction and municipal service options.
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2mWild River fire appears increasingly under control
The Wild River fire, the biggest wildfire in modern New Hampshire history, appears increasingly under control following recent rains and continued efforts by federal, state and local fire crews. As of Wednesday, it was about 53% contained, with fire crews — 87 people with two helicopters and a heat-spotting drone — doing mop-up and containment […]
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4mNew England College expands tuition partnership to 39 N.H. high schools
Graduates of 23 additional New Hampshire high schools will be able to attend New England College in Henniker for reduced tuition through its High School Partnership Program, more than doubling the number of participating schools. Merrimack Valley High School, Pembroke Academy and Pittsfield High School are among this year’s new additions. Concord High School has been part of the program since 2025. The college announced the addition to its program on Nov. 5, listing all 39 total eligible schools on its page. Graduates of partner schools pay $12,000 of annual tuition, compared to around $43,000 for the standard rate. There are […]
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3mAcross the region, communities honor Veterans Day
Across the region, parades, ceremonies and even classrooms celebrated local veterans for Veterans Day. On Tuesday, the Rindge Veterans Association visited Rindge Memorial School to read and teach kindergarteners about the holiday’s importance. In Ms. Bell’s class, veterans Jeff Selander and Michael Krygowski taught the students how to address people in uniform. By the end […]
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3mHistorical society opens new home at former Jaffrey town offices
The Jaffrey Historical Society officially opened its new facility at the former town offices on Goodnow Street following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday.