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A 40-year-old Rochester woman was killed Tuesday morning when the car she was driving west on Route 11 in Alton crossed into the eastbound lane and struck an...
May 4, 2026Open source
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Alton Selectboard cancels annual road race citing lack of staff, budget
ALTON — The Alton Parks and Recreation Department is shorthanded, and on Tuesday night, the selectboard voted to cancel the annual 5K road race scheduled f...
May 2, 2026Open source
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Judge finds probable cause in Ashland arson, case headed to Grand Jury
Alleged arsonist Cody Cross is being held at Belknap County Jail before trial, after probable cause was found he burned down his own house on Cross Road, on...
May 11, 2026Open source
Tourism leaders optimistic about summer season
MEREDITH — The Lakes Region is one of the tourism hubs for New Hampshire, especially in the summer. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) met recently with representa...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Doubles win seals second consecutive title for Lebanon girls tennis
Lebanon girls tennis team clinches back-to-back D-III New Hampshire state titles, overcoming Gilford in a dramatic 5-4 victory.
Jun 5, 2026Open source
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Young farm helper inspects seeder’s performance in Royalton
Clayton Angell, 7, of Randolph, and his dad Matt, along with Chris Nonemacher, were checking to make sure the seeder Nonemacher was using to plant grass and...
May 11, 2026Open source
Judge rejects resident’s lawsuit against Royalton over bridge closure
Judge rules against resident in dispute over closed Foxstand Bridge in Royalton. Town officials push for state to address bridge replacement.
May 10, 2026Open source
‘Young and the Restless’: Lauren Koslow Steps In for Jess Walton as Jill Abbott
Lauren Koslow (Kate Roberts, Days of Our Lives) is returning to The Young and the Restless for a brief stint as Jill Abbott, temporarily filling in for Jess...
May 8, 2026Open source
Royalton Farmers Market to operate weekly, thanks to $12K grant
The Royalton Farmers Market is back every Sunday, thanks to a grant from the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation. Fresh produce, live music and more.
May 7, 2026Open source
Vermont Ranks Fourth Nationally in Child Well-Being Report
Vermont ranked fourth in the nation for child well-being in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 Kids Count Data Book, trailing only New Hampshire, Massach...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
NH Tops National Ranking Of Child Well Being
For the fourth year in a row, New Hampshire has ranked number one nationally in an annual survey by the Annie E. Casey Foundation that tracks 16 indicators o...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
N.H. man accused of forcing woman to marry him, cutting her for satanic ritual
New Hampshire officials allege Daniel Ouellet threatened a woman into marrying him and cut her hand in a purported “satanic ritual.”
Jun 10, 2026Open source
New Hampshire Gives initiative underway
Gov. Kelly Ayotte is encouraging Granite Staters to support their favorite nonprofit organizations as the New Hampshire Gives campaign kicks off.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Three from New Hampshire charged in multistate drug and gun trafficking operation
Three from New Hampshire were charged in connection with a major gun and drug trafficking operation that spanned New England, according to the U.S. Attorney'...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
2026 Kids Count study ranks New Hampshire No. 1 for child well-being
The latest Kids Count data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation ranks New Hampshire No. 1 in the nation for child well-being.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
N.H. home prices hit a new record even before the summer selling season is here
New Hampshire home prices keep going up with the median prices hitting a new high in May before the summer selling season even gets going.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte kicked off the annual “NH Gives” campaign in support of nonprofits at the State House on Monday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Crime
The sentencing of former state Rep. Stacie Marie Laughton, the first openly transgender person elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives, on chil...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
House GOP: We fulfilled promises to cut taxes, empower parents
House Republican leaders said they kept their campaign promises from 2024 and delivered on its Contract with New Hampshire to cut taxes, empower parents, opp...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
NH Secretary of State clarifies court ruling pertains only to voters who use affidavits for proof of citize...
New Hampshire residents who register to vote at the polls in this year’s elections will have the option of using an affidavit to prove citizenship, accordi...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
While New Hampshire tops child wellbeing rankings again, overall progress is mixed
For the fourth consecutive year, New Hampshire took the top spot in a national ranking of child well-being. While that’s good news, Granite State children...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
NH Gives: Why local news deserves your support
Today marks the start of NH Gives, New Hampshire’s statewide day of giving. Over the next two days, thousands of Granite Staters will support causes they c...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Rahm Emanuel's uphill climb in New Hampshire tests a 2028 presidential bid
WARNER, N.H. (AP) — For Rahm Emanuel, the road to the White House runs through the uphill climbs of rural New Hampshire.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Alton is in Belknap County, New Hampshire.
Region: New Hampshire
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03809
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Vermont Ranks Fourth Nationally in Child Well-Being Report
Vermont ranked fourth in the nation for child well-being in the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 Kids Count Data Book, trailing only New Hampshire, Massach...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
NH Tops National Ranking Of Child Well Being
For the fourth year in a row, New Hampshire has ranked number one nationally in an annual survey by the Annie E. Casey Foundation that tracks 16 indicators o...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
N.H. man accused of forcing woman to marry him, cutting her for satanic ritual
New Hampshire officials allege Daniel Ouellet threatened a woman into marrying him and cut her hand in a purported “satanic ritual.”
Jun 10, 2026Open source
New Hampshire Gives initiative underway
Gov. Kelly Ayotte is encouraging Granite Staters to support their favorite nonprofit organizations as the New Hampshire Gives campaign kicks off.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Three from New Hampshire charged in multistate drug and gun trafficking operation
Three from New Hampshire were charged in connection with a major gun and drug trafficking operation that spanned New England, according to the U.S. Attorney'...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
2026 Kids Count study ranks New Hampshire No. 1 for child well-being
The latest Kids Count data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation ranks New Hampshire No. 1 in the nation for child well-being.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
N.H. home prices hit a new record even before the summer selling season is here
New Hampshire home prices keep going up with the median prices hitting a new high in May before the summer selling season even gets going.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
What one patch of NH forest reveals about 250 years of American history
Discover the fascinating story of New Hampshire's Sheldrick Forest, from its glacial origins to its role in the Pine Tree Rebellion.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Attorney General’s Office: North Country Healthcare breached its fiduciary duties, needs changes
North Country Healthcare in New Hampshire breached fiduciary duties by firing a hospital president. Corrective actions recommended to regain community trust.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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