Stranded in New Hampshire: A Rescue Mission at Franconia Ridge
Stranded in New Hampshire: A Rescue Mission at Franconia Ridge
May 2, 2026Open source
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Franconia Man Indicted On Charges Of Sexual Asssault Against Child
Franconia Man Indicted On Charges Of Sexual Asssault Against Child
May 1, 2026Open source
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New Hampshire man found guilty of second-degree murder in cousin’s death
A Grafton County jury has found a Lyme man guilty of second-degree murder in the 2021 death of his cousin.
May 18, 2026Open source
Plymouth makes a splash unseating Concord in water taste test
At the New Hampshire Drinking Water Festival, fourth and fifth graders sampled tap water from four towns and voted Plymouth as the tastiest, ending Concord's...
May 10, 2026Open source
Tuesday H.S. Roundup: Kimball Tosses No-Hitter, Panthers Roll
LISBON — Arya Kimball dazzled in the circle, firing off a no-hitter as Lisbon roughed up Lin-Wood 20-0 in a New Hampshire high school softball matchup on T...
May 6, 2026Open source
A major Vermont employer supplies helmets used by ICE
Galvion Inc., a Canadian defense company, produces ballistic helmets for the US military and others, driving economic growth in Vermont.
May 3, 2026Open source
School Notes: Hanover High educator named New Hampshire Teacher of the Year semi-finalist
Pamala Custer, a social studies teacher at Hanover High School, has been named a semi-finalist for the 2027 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Award.
May 3, 2026Open source
New casino proposed for NH mountain town
Granite State Gaming plans to open a new casino in Littleton, New Hampshire. Construction could begin this summer, creating up to 60 jobs.
May 2, 2026Open source
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A jury found Lance Goodrich of Lyme guilty Friday of second-degree murder in the shooting death of his cousin Brooke Goodrich in 2021, according to the New H...
May 16, 2026Open source
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A Vermont man was wounded Thursday after a shooting that might have happened in Lebanon.
Apr 30, 2026Open source
North Country Chamber Players’ Free ‘Open Rehearsal’ for Bremen Town Musicians
The open rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, May 19, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. at the Littleton Senior Center, 77 Riverglen Lane. The event is free, open to al...
May 12, 2026Open source
Bath Man Sent To Prison For Stealing $225K From Dying, Disabled Veteran
A Bath man was sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison on Monday after stealing $225,200 from a disabled and dying veteran by gaining his trust and a...
May 12, 2026Open source
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
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A Bath man was sentenced to federal prison on Monday for stealing $225,200 from an elderly disabled veteran, spending the money on a snowmobile, vacations, a...
May 11, 2026Open source
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Laconia opens streets to public drinking through 'social district'
Laconia is now the first New Hampshire city to open its sidewalk and streets to public drinking through a 'social district.' That means unfinished drinks can...
May 24, 2026Open source
78-year-old woman hit and killed by recycling truck in NH parking lot
Pamela Savard, 78, of Keene, New Hampshire, was fatally hit in the parking lot of a Chipotle on Tuesday morning.
May 19, 2026Open source
Crowds head to Hampton Beach as temperatures head above 90 degrees
As temperatures climbed above 90 degrees Tuesday in parts of New Hampshire, thousands of people headed to the beach to cool off.
May 19, 2026Open source
Man dies after being found with stab wound outside NH business
An investigation is underway after a man was found outside a Manchester, New Hampshire, business suffering from a stab wound and later died.
May 19, 2026Open source
New Hampshire strained by out-of-state public records requests
When the Commission on Government Efficiency released its final report and recommendations to Gov. Kelly Ayotte, co-chairs Craig Benson and Andy Crews pointe...
May 12, 2026Open source
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The red pine harvest along Maple Avenue in Keene yielded the equivalent of about 62 semi-trailers worth of wood, according to estimates from the Elm City.
May 12, 2026Open source
NH AG: Police officer justified in Manchester hotel shooting
The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office ruled that a Manchester police officer's use of deadly force in a hotel shooting was legally justified.
May 12, 2026Open source
Home
Plans to turn the former Durning, Bykowski & Young Funeral Home into housing goes before the city’s zoning board this week. The applicant seeks to crea...
May 12, 2026Open source
New Hampshire lawmakers seek annual reporting on school meal debt
House and Senate lawmakers are working on legislation to require school districts to report how much school meal debt is occurring.
May 12, 2026Open source
After universal education freedom accounts, Republicans push additional school choice legislation
Last June, New Hampshire school choice advocates notched a long-sought victory: Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill to remove income limits on education freedom...
May 12, 2026Open source
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After Holocaust denialism found its way into the statehouse, Keene State College
May 12, 2026Open source
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The pharmacy at the Keene NH hospital is now using Tully Tubes, eco-friendly pill bottles made of paper and plastic.
May 11, 2026Open source
Ayotte signs Concord lawmaker’s bill to shift state primary election to June
New Hampshire moves state primary elections to June, giving candidates more time to campaign and voters more time to make informed decisions.
May 11, 2026Open source
Search underway for missing Manchester inmate
Officials are looking for an inmate who walked away from transitional housing in Manchester Saturday
May 10, 2026Open source
Granite State flavor at Endicott: Salem’s Moniz and Beeley, Windham’s Tower power Gulls to another big...
As a coach, Katie Bettencourt has never forgotten her Southern New Hampshire softball roots. Friday afternoon in the Conference of New England semifinals, wi...
May 9, 2026Open source
Concord youth theater’s maestro takes a final bow
Clint Klose, a beloved theater teacher in Concord, New Hampshire, is retiring after 35 years of nurturing drama programs and inspiring students to pursue car...
May 8, 2026Open source
N.H. Authorities Close 2007 Murder Case
CONCORD, N.H. — Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire State Police Colonel Mark B. Hall announced Thursday, on behalf of the NH Cold Case Uni...
May 7, 2026Open source
Ayotte will now decide whether to remove deadline for inmates to introduce new evidence in court
The New Hampshire Senate approved House Bill 1422 Thursday, sending the legislation to Gov. Kelly Ayotte for final approval. The bill, sponsored by Pelham Re...
May 7, 2026Open source
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Franconia is in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
Region: New Hampshire
ZIP Codes
03580
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Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge’s escape from enslavement by George Washington
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — From her footprints in Philadelphia to her face in New Hampshire, advocates for telling the whole truth of American history are celebra...
May 26, 2026Open source
Monday on New Hampshire Chronicle: Unusual War Memorials and We Will Remember
We are heading off the beaten path to tour some unique war memorials –all with important stories to tell. Plus, from an eagle scout’s idea to a national...
May 24, 2026Open source
Things to do in New Hampshire for Memorial Day weekend 2026
Wondering when your town is holding its Memorial Day parade or if your town has a specific event to mark the 2026 holiday weekend?
May 24, 2026Open source
New Hampshire fans remember NASCAR driver Kyle Busch as racing legend
NASCAR fans across the country, including in New Hampshire, are mourning the loss of 41-year-old Kyle Busch, who died Thursday.
May 24, 2026Open source
Advocates celebrate 230th anniversary of Ona Judge's escape from enslavement by George Washington
Advocates for telling the whole truth of American history are celebrating the legacy of Ona Judge, from her footprints in Philadelphia to her face in New Ham...
May 22, 2026Open source
NH woman says her gym membership was canceled after reporting a man in women's locker room
A New Hampshire woman said her Planet Fitness membership was canceled after she raised concerns about a man being in the women's locker room.
May 21, 2026Open source
50 arrested at "Hampton Beach Takeover" events in New Hampshire Police at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire...
Police at Hampton Beach in New Hampshire said they arrested dozens of people on Tuesday for various incidents at the crowded beach.
May 20, 2026Open source
78-year-old woman hit and killed by recycling truck in NH parking lot
Pamela Savard, 78, of Keene, New Hampshire, was fatally hit in the parking lot of a Chipotle on Tuesday morning.
May 19, 2026Open source
Man dies after being found with stab wound outside NH business
An investigation is underway after a man was found outside a Manchester, New Hampshire, business suffering from a stab wound and later died.
May 19, 2026Open source
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44.2052730, -71.7518220
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1:24 AM America/New_York
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Grafton County
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