Franconia, NH news and local guide

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Hiker rescued from Mount Lincoln after medical emergency

The New Hampshire Army National Guard was called in Wednesday to rescue a hiker who began having chest pains while on the Franconia Ridge near the summit of...

Local NewsCaledonianrecord

Childcare Issues Are Familiar & Unique In Northern New Hampshire

A mile-long dirt road, nestled in the woods on the outskirts of Franconia Notch State Park, separates Gale River Cooperative Preschool from its neighbors.

PoliticsCaledonianrecord

After Pause, Federal Case Filed By Ex-Lisbon Cop Proceeds Against Town

After several years of stays and a New Hampshire Supreme Court ruling, a federal lawsuit filed by an ex-Lisbon police officer who claims he was placed on the...

Local NewsUnion, NHUnion Leader

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New Hampshire Union Leader photographer David Lane took home the top awards for general news photo and feature photo in the annual New Hampshire Press Associ...

Local NewsUnion Leader

New Hampshire goes all-in on America's 250th with rare documents, video tribute

Visitors to New Hampshire’s State House in the run up to America’s 250th birthday can see two priceless renderings of the country’s founding document a...

Local NewsLaconiadailysun

Bulletin takes home 16 awards at annual New Hampshire Press Association honors

The New Hampshire Bulletin won 16 awards at the New Hampshire Press Association’s annual Distinguished Journalism Awards banquet on Thursday night, includi...

Local NewsValley News

Ayotte signs NH law raising cap on anonymous campaign donations

New law in New Hampshire allows anonymous donations up to $200, raising the total anonymous contribution limit and sparking debate over transparency.

Local NewsConcordmonitor

Young trailblazer: Webster 4-year-old becomes youngest to summit all 48 New Hampshire 4,000-footers

On her final hike, Lydia Pearson wasn’t in a rush. She pranced up the trail, stopping to watch the train go by (every time) and examining the various plant...

Local NewsConcord, NHLaconiadailysun

Real estate deal gives a boost to New Hampshire’s imperiled state butterfly

A portion of Concord’s pine barrens, the only known home in all of New England for the iridescent, endangered Karner blue butterfly, is changing hands. Nea...

Local NewsWmur

New Hampshire runner breaks another record at Special Olympics USA Games

New Hampshire runner Thomas Cantara set another record at the Special Olympics on Thursday morning.

Local NewsRandolph, NHWmur

Fish and Game: Injured hiker rescued from Valley Way Trail

New Hampshire Fish and Game said an injured hiker was rescued on the Valley Way Trail in Randolph Thursday afternoon. The hiker had slipped and fallen, serio...

SportsWmur

Strawberry season at New Hampshire farm cut short by excess rain, despite drought conditions

As parts of New Hampshire start to emerge from drought conditions, too much rain is causing harm to seasonal crops like strawberries.

LifestyleCaledonianrecord

NCH’s Andrea Tupick Named 2026 Healthcare Hero

CrimeCaledonianrecord

Officer Shoot Man During Response In Landaff

LANDAFF — New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella said members of the Attorney General’s Office and the New Hampshire State Police Major Crime Un...

BusinessValley News

Analysis: Smaller southeastern towns lead NH’s population growth

Uneven population growth in New Hampshire highlights challenges of affordability and housing constraints. Smaller communities and economic hubs lead growth.

Local NewsUnion Leader

Military

The New Hampshire Air National Guard has a new commander after a change of command ceremony June 7 at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington.

Local NewsChesterfield, NHSentinelSource

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New Hampshire polluted sites in Chesterfield, Jaffrey and Keene will receive cleanup funds from the Environmental Protection Agency.

SportsCTV News

‘Are we sure this isn’t Travis [Kelce]?’ N.H. police seek purse theft suspect they say looks like the...

A New Hampshire police department is looking for a man who allegedly stole a purse out of a car, and they say the man caught on surveillance camera bears a s...

PoliticsConcord, NHConcordmonitor

Half of Concord’s state representatives won’t run for reelection

Retiring New Hampshire state representatives reflect on their time in office, citing age, health, and political frustrations as reasons for departure.

WeatherHooksett, NHConcordmonitor

Animal cruelty investigation in New Hampshire uncovers deplorable living conditions and dangerous levels of ammonia in a home. Police and advocacy organizati...

Local NewsBennington, NHSentinelSource

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Tale of Three Towns: Hancock, Antrim and Bennington, NH. 15.6 miles. Elevation gain 1215 feet. Moderate. A nice backroads flow from ridges to river on the ed...