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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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Governor Signs Bipartisan Letter Regarding Clean Water & Drinking Water State Revolving Funds

Last week, Governor Chris Sununu joined a bipartisan coalition of 21 fellow governors in...

New Harvest Registration Options for Fall Deer Hunting Season in New Hampshire

As temperatures cool and the days shorten, excitement is growing in New Hampshire’s hunting...

NH DHHS Announces “Strong as Granite” Mental Health and Substance Misuse Campaign

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announces a new public...

NH residents encouraged to prepare for Hurricane Lee

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Gray, Maine, has issued a Tropical Storm Watch...

Conduct Family Checkup as part of National Preparedness Month

The New Hampshire Department of Safety Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM)...

Governor Chris Sununu, Stakeholders Recognize Suicide Prevention Week

Last week, Governor Chris Sununu, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, NAMI New Hampshire,...

NH Governor Submits Disaster Declaration Request for Disaster Relief Funding

On August 30th, Governor Chris Sununu requested that President Joe Biden issue a major...

DHHS, Healthcare Providers Advise Protection Against Winter Illnesses

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and New Hampshire healthcare...

NHDOT conducting Preliminary Engineering & Environmental Review for Route 108 in Rochester, Dover, Somersworth

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) is conducting a Preliminary Engineering and Environmental...

Fish and Game introduces new and enhanced website

In an effort to better serve our constituents, the New Hampshire Fish and Game...

NH DHHS Celebrates Breastfeeding Families in Honor of World Breastfeeding Month

In honor of World Breastfeeding Month 2023 this August, the New Hampshire Department of...

Bear Season Opens September 1 with Easier Hunter Reporting

The Granite State’s bear season officially opens on Friday, September 1, and hunters now...

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City Offices Closed Tuesday, November 11, in Observance of Veterans Day

In observance of Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, all Municipal Offices, including...

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...