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A Yankee Notebook: The cold and dark at the heart of our fortitude
The season of cold and darkness is upon us and a New Englander's thoughts turn to how the coming winter will nourish our native stubbornness and strength.
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5mFood pantries face surge in demand as New Hampshire SNAP rolls back
SNAP enrollment in New Hampshire decreased by approximately 3% from June 2025 to June 2026 following federal restrictions, leading to increased demand at local food pantries.
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1mRonald Paul Swanson
<html><head></head><body>Ronald Paul Swanson<br /><br />Lebanon, NH - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Paul Swanson who departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the age of 83. Ron was born on April 8, ...
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3mLansing Reed
<html><head></head><body>Lansing Reed<br /><br />New London, NH - Lansing Reed of New London, NH, died peacefully at home on July 10, 2026, a few weeks shy of his 100th birthday. He grew up in Cohasset, MA, and Walpole, NH, attending Derby Academy and ...
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5mBlake Hill Preserves prepares to move after employee furloughs
Blake Hill Preserves is relocating to an undisclosed location and transitioning to an outside manufacturing facility following a significant reduction in staff and unpaid debts.
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5mNH public education advocates call out ballot question confusion
Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 1300 into law, setting up a controversial ballot question for November 3 that aims to cap property tax growth and administrative spending in New Hampshire schools.