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New Hampshire Named the Best State to Raise a Family, Granite State Overtakes Vermont for the Top Spot

On October 22, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte released the following statement after Consumer Affairs named New Hampshire as the best state to raise a family. The Granite State passed Vermont this year to secure the top spot. “This new #1 ranking proves what we already know...

NH Announces Contingency Plan for Delayed SNAP Benefits, State to Partner with Food Bank to Expand Mobile Pantries

The State of New Hampshire announces that it has developed a contingency plan to assist Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients affected by the federal government shutdown. In the event of a prolonged shutdown, November’s SNAP food benefits may not be issued until federal...

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DHHS Announces Launch of Innovative Program to Support Business Health of NH Child Care Providers

The New Hampshire Department of Health of Human Services (DHHS) is pleased to announce...

SOLD: InvestNH Program Leads to Increased Housing Permits

A new report released by the NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs (BEA) finds that...

NH Fish and Game: Discover WILD New Hampshire Day on Saturday, April 20, 2024

Save the date! The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department’s popular outdoor festival, Discover...

New Hampshire DHHS Announces Availability of New Opioid Reversal Medication

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces statewide availability of...

Register now for the ‘Becoming an Outdoors Woman’ Winter Workshop

Registration is now open for New Hampshire’s 2024 Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Winter...

Save the Date: Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire is January 20, 2024

If you’ve ever wanted to try fishing during the winter, why not take advantage...

NH Fish and Game: Report your winter wild turkey flock sightings

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is asking the public to report their...

Genasys selected as new Emergency Notification System, mobile app sends emergency information to residents

The New Hampshire Department of Safety’s Division of Emergency Services and Communications (DESC), who...

State of NH requests preliminary damage assessment with FEMA

In an effort to determine the extent of damages from the storm that started...

WATCH: Governor Chris Sununu tours New Hampshire storm damage

On December 21st, Governor Chris Sununu, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Director...

Open Snowmobile Registration Weekend set for March 1-3

The holidays are here, which means it’s time for snowmobile enthusiasts to start planning...

Rochester NH E-ZPass Center to Cease Operation on 12/29

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will permanently close the E-ZPass Walk-In Center...

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Rochester Historical Society to Host Railroad Talk on 11/13

The Rochester Historical Society will host a presentation on the city’s railroad history on...

Rochester Museum of Fine Arts Presents ‘East Coast Skateboarding’ by Michael Cirelli

The Rochester Museum of Fine Arts is pleased to announce East Coast Skateboarding, an...

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce Kicks Off 2025 Small Business Season

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce announces the launch of its 2025 Small Business...

Watch: Codes & Ordinances Committee – 11/06/25

Click here to watch See agenda below: Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22...