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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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Rochester Chamber Of Commerce Holds Groundbreaking for NH Farm Museum In Preparation For Moving Historic School House

The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce was pleased to work with the New Hampshire...

New Hampshire Community College System Ranked Best in New England, Top 10 in Nation

Governor Kelly Ayotte recently announced that the New Hampshire Community College System has been...

Governor Ayotte Signs New Law to Protect Granite Staters from Surprise Ambulance Bills and Ensure Fair EMS Reimbursement

On July 31, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed into law Senate Bill 245. This bipartisan...

Governor Kelly Ayotte and Attorney General John Formella Announce Expansion of Cold Case Unit, Adding Full-Time NH DOJ Investigators

Governor Kelly Ayotte and Attorney General John Formella announce an expansion of the New...

NH DHHS Launches WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Pilot Program

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

Eversource promoting bill assistance as higher bills are driven by increased summer usage and upcoming August rate changes

With increased summer usage coinciding with upcoming August rate changes, Eversource is hosting a...

NH DHHS Announces Availability of Summer EBT, Federal Program Offsets Loss of School Meals During Summer Months

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Economic Stability...

NH Fish and Game: Register Now for August and September Hunter Education Courses

Sign up now to take your Hunter Education class and be ready for all...

Court Denies Tik Tok’s Motion to Dismiss in New Hampshire Case Alleging Manipulative Design Features Targeting Teens

Attorney General John M. Formella announces that his Office’s Consumer Protection and Antitrust Bureau...

New Hampshire Ranked #1 for Child Well-Being in National 2025 KIDS COUNT® Report

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

Attorney General Formella Joins $7.4B Purdue Settlement; New Hampshire to Get $30M

Attorney General John M. Formella announces that he and all 54 of his fellow...

Governor Ayotte, State Leaders Call for Bell-to-Bell Ban on Cell Phones in Schools

On June 16, 2025, Governor Kelly Ayotte called on legislators to empower school districts...

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Rochester Public Library Teen Room Announces November Events and Activities

The Rochester Public Library Teen Room invites teens to enjoy a variety of events...

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County To Extend Hours Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown

Beginning Wednesday, October 29, Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC), will offer extended...

Watch: School Board Candidate Forum p.1 – 10/28/25

Click here to watch Public Meetings are broadcast live on Comcast Channel 22 and Breezeline...

UPDATE: Citywide Trick-or-Treat Moved to Friday, October 31 Due to Thursday Weather

Due to the forecast on Thursday evening, the City of Rochester will reschedule citywide...