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Looking to refresh your summer reading list? We can help! 📚 We’ve got a fresh lineup of literary conversations on "Check This Out" — including this deep dive into H.M. Wolfe's dark dystopian romance, "Daggermouth." bit.ly/4adC5XM

Check This Out: H.M. Wolfe & 'Daggermouth' and why romance rules publishing

A viral dystopian romance set in a corrupt surveillance state, following a mercenary who botches the assassination of the president’s son.And on the Book Biz segment, the romance genre as the engine...

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Feeling less than enthusiastic about politics these days? You're not alone. Our friends at Civics 101 have some tips on how to stave off electoral exhaustion. (Hint: It helps to think local.) bit.ly/3SuU9qg

Refresher Course: How can we keep civic apathy at bay?

Civics 101 host Nick Capodice explains what’s causing the decline in civic participation and what we can actually do to shift power.

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Gov. Kelly Ayotte kicked off 2026 with a call to open New Hampshire to advancement and expansion of nuclear power. When it came to changing state laws, the results have been mixed. bit.ly/4fDF2o5

Nuclear power dominated energy debate in Concord. Two bills now head to Ayotte’s desk.

Here’s a look at where nuclear energy proposals stand as the New Hampshire legislative session wrapped up.

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Immigrants’ rights advocates in New Hampshire and the Northeast are raising concerns about the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the World Cup this summer. bit.ly/4ecrVYG

World Cup raises immigration enforcement concerns for NH, Northeast advocates

Activists are encouraging visitors to carry ID and status documents, the contact information of a trusted attorney and the nearest embassy or consulate in case of a detention.

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New Hampshire's largest city has a new budget — and it came down to the wire. Manchester officials were divided on whether to override the tax cap to fund city services, like public transit, road repairs and a new contract with city police officers. bit.ly/3Q9W8Qf

Manchester passes $448 mil compromise budget, overriding city tax cap

Pending a new assessment, the new budget is estimated to increase taxes on the average home in the city about 7%, or $400 a year.

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Southeastern New Hampshire is experiencing severe drought conditions, while other parts of central and southern areas face moderate drought. At least one town has issued a ban on outdoor water use. bit.ly/4uzL3pE

Severe drought conditions in parts of NH prompt water restrictions

Southeastern New Hampshire is experiencing severe drought conditions, while other parts of central and southern areas face moderate drought.

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We are looking at a tale of two weekends: a rainy, potentially hazardous Friday is on deck for New Hampshire, followed by a gorgeous, unseasonably warm Saturday and Sunday. bit.ly/446XvSQ

Friday brings rain; weekend brings warmth and clear skies

We are looking at a tale of two weekends: a rainy, potentially hazardous Friday followed by a gorgeous, unseasonably warm Saturday and Sunday.

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The New Hampshire Attorney General's Office said it will seek a retrial of Adam Montgomery after the state's highest court overturned his murder conviction in the death of his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony. bit.ly/49Y5W6C

NH Supreme Court overturns murder conviction of Adam Montgomery in daughter's death

The justices ruled that Montgomery lost his right to a fair trail when a lower court considered separate murder and assault charges during a single trial.

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Looking for weekend plans? You have plenty of options: Pride celebrations in Lebanon, Market Square Day in Portsmouth, live music in Keene, and hands-on history in Penacook and Loudon, to name a few. bit.ly/43rqlgE

Your Weekend in NH: Seacoast Litfest, Bike Week, and the 10-Minute Play Festival

This weekend's lineup includes Pride celebrations in Lebanon, Market Square Day in Portsmouth, live music in Keene, and hands-on history in Penacook and Loudon.

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A heat advisory is in effect for much of New Hampshire until 8 p.m. Friday. Here's some reminders on how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe — and where to go if you need a safe place to stay cool. bit.ly/4vMKGcv

NH summers are hotter than ever. Here's how to stay safe.

Climate change is making New Hampshire hotter, and scientists expect more days of extreme heat. That can be dangerous. Here's how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

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Early morning flash flooding on Thursday washed out a section of Route 113 and impacted other roads in Madison. bit.ly/4e29E1r

Flooding washes out part of Route 113 in Madison

Route 113 and several other roads in Madison are closed after heavy rain Thursday.

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Collaborating with the Legislature tests most governors. For Gov. Kelly Ayotte, the results have been mixed. bit.ly/4eiEl1g

Adversarial, aloof, agreeable: Ayotte's work with lawmakers at center of her reelection bid

Collaborating with the Legislature tests most governors. For Ayotte, the results have been mixed.

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A new report has ranked New Hampshire as the worst state for youth depression. bit.ly/43MiGtD

NH gets high marks for children’s economic well being, but ranks worst for youth depression

The report from the State of the Nation Project indicated about 22% of youth 12 to 17 in New Hampshire reported experiencing a major depressive episode in the last year.

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New Hampshire lawmakers sought to make multiple changes in public schools this year, including mandating recess, requiring critical thinking curriculum and increasing state oversight of school vouchers. Most of those bills stalled. bit.ly/4xiY1KW

Education reforms dominated the NH Legislature this year. Most efforts failed.

Lawmakers rejected bills mandating new public school courses, open enrollment expansion, and increased oversight of the state’s school voucher program.

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A new project underway on Route 1 in Portsmouth will create 44 housing units, including seven units for transitional housing for Haven, which serves people affected by domestic and sexual violence. bit.ly/4e8JpoH

Portsmouth mixed-use development at church to serve 'sacred good'

A new project underway on Route 1 in Portsmouth will create 44 housing units, including seven units for transitional housing for Haven, as well as continued worship space for Christ Church.

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Police departments in Weare and Hillsboro are among the latest New Hampshire agencies to sign a federal immigration enforcement contract, beginning a process that will allow local officers to conduct some immigration operations. bit.ly/3Q3DhWZ

Weare, Hillsboro police departments join ICE ‘task force’ contracts

Hillsboro and Weare both entered into contracts with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, so called 287(g) agreements, within the past month.

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Over 130 soldiers from a Milford-based unit of the New Hampshire Army National Guard will be deployed to the Middle East for 10 months. bit.ly/4edkvEn

NH Army National Guard unit preparing to deploy to Middle East

Over 130 soldiers from a Milford-based unit of the New Hampshire Army National Guard will be deployed to the Middle East for 10 months.

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Some lawmakers said the profits from the sale of New Hampshire's youth detention center should fund settlements for people who were abused at the facility. Others sought to tighten those payouts, returning the money to the state's general fund. bit.ly/4vZ0YPF

If YDC is sold, lawmakers want to send the money back to the state — not victims

Some lawmakers said the money should fund settlements for people who were abused at the facility. Others sought to tighten those payouts.

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New Hampshire may have just exited another severe flu season, but fresh research from the University of Vermont may have unlocked the possibilities of new ways to prevent or treat the common viral disease. bit.ly/4dRlI5B

UVM research reveals a new potential path to flu treatment and prevention

Scientists say they’ve discovered that flu viruses hijack our cells in different ways, opening up new possibilities for dealing with the common illness.

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Embarking on your first veggie garden? (Or thinking about it?) Our Homegrown NH team is here to help. 🥕🍅🥬 bit.ly/43e7fun

Homegrown NH: The basics for beginning vegetable gardeners

If you’re starting a veggie garden for the first time, here are the essentials you need to know to get started.

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