Fred Marple reads from “Udder Nonsense” at Toadstool Bookshop

NH summers are hotter than ever. Here’s how to stay safe.

New Hampshire's summers are getting warmer and wetter, and it's important to stay safe by avoiding prolonged sun exposure, staying hydrated, and finding air-conditioned spaces when necessary.

Local entrepreneur receives award for innovative transportation initiative

Ed Sweeney was awarded the Community Transportation Champion Award for his P22 Initiative, which provides prepaid rides to people in need in the Peterborough region.

Heidi Bell and Kaiden Charron receive environmental leadership scholarships

Heidi Bell and Kaiden Charron were awarded the 2026 Environmental Leadership Scholarship Award for their commitment to environmental issues and passion for the natural world.

DHHS seeks $1.3 million to mitigate staff shortages at the NH’s youth detention center

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services is seeking $1.3 million to keep 18 temporary youth counselors at the Sununu Youth Services Center, which is still short 14 youth counselors and is under investigation for alleged abuse and neglect.

Car fire and explosion at Dublin auto shop quickly contained

A fire and explosion at a Dublin automotive repair shop was quickly extinguished by the Dublin Fire Department, with no one injured and the cause of the fire still unknown.