Bucking national projections, some N.H. colleges are reporting strong fall 2026 enrollment figures

New Hampshire receives nearly $7.3m in settlement with "forever chemical" manufacturer 3M

New Hampshire has received a nearly $7.3 million disbursement from a national settlement with 3M Company, marking the fourth payment the state has secured from chemical manufacturers to remediate PFAS contamination in public water sources.

Common Ground: With technological advancements and welfare in mind, 'everybody wins, not just the animals'

As the sun rises and light beams over Brookford Farm in Canterbury, Shade Havens cast shadows across its open pastures. These portable structures, equipped with wheels and a towing hitch, provide shade for animals that need to cool off in the summer heat. Cows, some spotted, others a deep mahogany, dot the field. They retreat […]

Another candidate questionnaire, but with a science twist

Scientist Network for Advancing Policy (SNAP) is collecting candidate responses to a scientific questionnaire across several states, including New Hampshire, as early career researchers seek greater involvement in public policy.

White Mountains affected as USDA moves forward with Roadless Rule repeal

The U.S. Forest Service proposed a rule to rescind the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, sparking opposition from local advocates who hope to mobilize public comment by September 21.

With new legislative garage open, yellow meter bags scarce downtown

State Rep. Eleana Colby had long avoided parking at the Storrs Street garage in Concord before heading to the State House to carry out her legislative duties.  It wasn’t the distance that bothered her, she said. It was because the garage never felt safe, with netting installed on the ceiling to catch falling debris and […]