Our View: Celebrate Pride Month and be an ally year-round
As the Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire celebrate Pride Month with annual parades, flag raisings, and after-event celebrations, it’s important t...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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10 years after PFAS discovery, a new podcast looks at a New Hampshire town's search for answers
In the town of Merrimack, the PFAS levels turned out to be so severe that some residents still rely on bottled water 10 years later. Their fight for answers...
Jun 5, 2026Open source
City greenlights Penacook stretch of Greenway Trail
A new section of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail is en route after receiving the Concord City Council’s sign-off on design and construction funding Mond...
May 12, 2026Open source
Bail Revoked For Queen City Man Facing Concord Gun, Threat Charges; Attorneys Say Plea Coming On Some Charges
Jayden Ballam-Quiah, who has 7 active cases and new ones pending, was in Merrimack County Superior Court for a sentencing hearing on Friday.
May 8, 2026Open source
NH AG report finds state official failed to communicate ICE Merrimack plan
New Hampshire AG's office criticizes director's failure to notify officials about ICE detention center plans, finds no evidence of wrongdoing.
May 6, 2026Open source
Local pediatrician explains allergy symptoms, treatments for children WMUR 59 MIN
Dr. Karen Morgan, a pediatrician at Southern New Hampshire Health Merrimack Pediatrics, discusses common allergy symptoms in children and available treatments.
May 6, 2026Open source
New Business: Sweet Bel's takes over Axel’s in Merrimack
New Business: Sweet Bel's takes over Axel’s in Merrimack
May 2, 2026Open source
State investigation highlights communication lapses over proposed ICE facility in Merrimack
State investigation highlights communication lapses over proposed ICE facility in Merrimack
May 2, 2026Open source
New Business
As a trained French pastry chef, Jennifer Belmore always wanted to open her own shop, so when the old Axel’s Food and Ice Cream space in Merrimack came up for
May 2, 2026Open source
Human Interest
An investigation “found no evidence” the former commissioner of the state’s Department of Natural and Cultural Resources was aware of interest by Immig...
May 1, 2026Open source
North Country Man Arrested On Charges Of Fleeing Police In Stolen Truck
A habitual offender who has floated between the North Country and southern New Hampshire is behind bars after an arrest in Concord on charges of leading stat...
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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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
New Hampshire
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
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
Rahm Emanuel's uphill climb in New Hampshire tests a 2028 presidential bid
Rahm Emanuel has been making moves in New Hampshire, hinting at a possible return to Washington politics. The former congressman, White House chief of staff...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Keep InDepthNH.org Reporters Working Hard For You With Tuesday’s NH Gives
Tuesday, June 9 from 5 p.m. to June 10 at 5 p.m. you can help us save local news with a donation through NH Gives, New Hampshire's 24 hours of giving.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Osborne To Voters: Elect 240 Republicans To the House To Ensure No NH Income Tax
House Republicans said they are ready to get out and start campaigning, noting there is still work to be done to ensure New Hampshire has no income taxes int...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
AG: Thornton Shooting with Serious Injuries Investigated
Police are responding to a shooting incident with serious bodily injury on Upper Mad River Road in Thornton, New Hampshire, according to a news release from...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
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Contoocook is in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
Region: New Hampshire
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03229
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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
North Country Man Arrested On Charges Of Fleeing Police In Stolen Truck
A habitual offender who has floated between the North Country and southern New Hampshire is behind bars after an arrest in Concord on charges of leading stat...
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
New Hampshire
Gov. Kelly Ayotte kicked off the annual “NH Gives” campaign in support of nonprofits at the State House on Monday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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