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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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Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire scheduled for 6/3, fish all day without a license

Take advantage of New Hampshire’s Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 3, 2023. On...

Registration Now Open for June and July Hunter Education Field Days

If you need to complete a Hunter Education class, sign up today to reserve...

Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road? To Get to Its Nesting Site

It’s National Wild Turtle Week and in New Hampshire it is also the beginning...

NH Attorney General Formella Sues Avid Telecom Over Illegal Robocalls

New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella today sued Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does...

State of NH seeks input for NH Code of Administrative Rules for Solid Waste Management

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Waste Management Division (NHDES) is hosting an...

CAPSC honors COAST, longtime family advocate during annual breakfast celebration

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County (CAPSC) honored a valuable community partner and one...

NH Tourism Officials Projecting 4.3 Million Travelers to Visit This Summer, spending expected to reach $2.35 billion

The Department of Business and Economic Affairs, Division of Travel and Tourism (DTTD) is...

Governor Chris Sununu Issues Statement on Marijuana Legalization

On May 12th, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement on the future of...

New Hampshire Marks the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

May 11, 2023, marked the end of the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)....

Be Aware, Prepared, and Responsible When Hiking This Spring

Spring in New Hampshire is an exciting time to enjoy the outdoors as wildlife...

Just out of Town: Prescribed Burn Planned for Blue Job State Forest to Improve Wildlife Habitat

The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, the New Hampshire Department of Natural and...

Got Bats? Participate in the NH Bat Counts Project

Wildlife biologists need help from volunteers who have bats in their barn or other...

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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...