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Some New Hampshire seniors whose Medicare Advantage plans were cut must now figure out how to enroll in a new plan for the first time in years.
In North Conway, seniors and families share concerns about future of their health insurance
The state’s insurance commissioner traveled to Carroll County to hear senior’s worries about reductions in Medicare Advantage plans and fears that health care tax credits may not be extended
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November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Some New Hampshire seniors whose Medicare Advantage plans were cut must now figure out how to enroll in a new plan for the first time in years.
This Veterans Day, we invite you to spend some time with this special performance of Live from Studio D.
One of the songs featured here — “Bullet Holes in the Sky” — was co-written as part of a collaboration with the nonprofit Songwriting With Soldiers.
One of the songs featured here — “Bullet Holes in the Sky” — was co-written as part of a collaboration with the nonprofit Songwriting With Soldiers.
Live from Studio D: Mary Gauthier & Jamiee Harris share songs for Veterans Day
Mary Gauthier and Jaimee Harris perform heartfelt songs honoring veterans and the power of service, healing, and connection from NHPR's Studio D.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This Veterans Day, we invite you to spend some time with this special performance of Live from Studio D.
One of the songs featured here — “Bullet Holes in the Sky” — was co-written as part of a collaboration with the nonprofit Songwriting With Soldiers.
One of the songs featured here — “Bullet Holes in the Sky” — was co-written as part of a collaboration with the nonprofit Songwriting With Soldiers.
Even with the federal government shutdown reaching an end, Black Trumpet head chef Evan Mallett expects to keep Free Lunch Mondays running, at least through the holidays.
“We're going to keep it going as long as we feel like there's a need,” he says.
“We're going to keep it going as long as we feel like there's a need,” he says.
A high-end Portsmouth bistro pivots to launch weekly pop-up soup kitchen for people in need
Black Trumpet is piecing together donated ingredients and volunteer kitchen power for "Free Lunch Mondays."
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November 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Even with the federal government shutdown reaching an end, Black Trumpet head chef Evan Mallett expects to keep Free Lunch Mondays running, at least through the holidays.
“We're going to keep it going as long as we feel like there's a need,” he says.
“We're going to keep it going as long as we feel like there's a need,” he says.
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was one of eight senators in the Democratic caucus to advance a critical vote on an agreement to end the federal shutdown.
She spoke with NHPR’s Rick Ganley about her decision to support the deal. buff.ly/0jUubBM
She spoke with NHPR’s Rick Ganley about her decision to support the deal. buff.ly/0jUubBM
Shaheen says ‘we are going to continue to fight’ after supporting shutdown deal
The U.S. Senate has taken the first step towards a deal that would end the federal government shutdown. New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has been negotiating with Republicans and was one of seven…
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November 10, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen was one of eight senators in the Democratic caucus to advance a critical vote on an agreement to end the federal shutdown.
She spoke with NHPR’s Rick Ganley about her decision to support the deal. buff.ly/0jUubBM
She spoke with NHPR’s Rick Ganley about her decision to support the deal. buff.ly/0jUubBM
NH students can now read George Washington’s letters, learn about a woman who ran for governor before being allowed to vote, and review the will of a former enslaved man that was written after he bought his own freedom in 1770. buff.ly/SXdSzdE
New law spurs State Archives to share historic documents with schools
A set of historic documents were part of a collection released last month by the New Hampshire State Archives in response to recent changes in state law and educational administrative rules to state…
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November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
NH students can now read George Washington’s letters, learn about a woman who ran for governor before being allowed to vote, and review the will of a former enslaved man that was written after he bought his own freedom in 1770. buff.ly/SXdSzdE
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services says SNAP benefits for November have been paid, even as the long term status of the food assistance program remains in limbo amid a series of court rulings.
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November SNAP benefits paid out in full in NH, after a week of confusion and uncertainty
The state health department says November benefits have been distributed. But those who rely on the program say the past few days have brought anxiety.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services says SNAP benefits for November have been paid, even as the long term status of the food assistance program remains in limbo amid a series of court rulings.
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NHPR's Holiday Raffle is happening now! This year's grand prize winner will choose between a $15,000 travel voucher donated in part by Milne Travel or $10,000 cash. Buy your raffle ticket(s) today HERE: bit.ly/43jVqmS.
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
NHPR's Holiday Raffle is happening now! This year's grand prize winner will choose between a $15,000 travel voucher donated in part by Milne Travel or $10,000 cash. Buy your raffle ticket(s) today HERE: bit.ly/43jVqmS.
The New England Healing Sports Association, established in 1972, serves individuals and families through adaptive sports, promoting healing and accomplishment. www.nhpr.org/latest-from-...
Give Back NH: New England Healing Sports Association
As part of our Give Back NH series, NHPR highlights small nonprofits doing good work in New Hampshire communities.
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November 9, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The New England Healing Sports Association, established in 1972, serves individuals and families through adaptive sports, promoting healing and accomplishment. www.nhpr.org/latest-from-...
Join NHPR at BNH Stage in Concord on Wednesday at 7 p.m. for Authors on Main featuring Laura Knoy. She will discuss her debut novel, “The Shopkeeper of Alsace.”
Grab your seat now while tickets remain available.
Grab your seat now while tickets remain available.
Laura Knoy joins 'Authors on Main' on Nov. 12
Join NHPR at BNH Stage on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 7:00 p.m. for 'Authors on Main' featuring New Hampshire icon Laura Knoy.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Join NHPR at BNH Stage in Concord on Wednesday at 7 p.m. for Authors on Main featuring Laura Knoy. She will discuss her debut novel, “The Shopkeeper of Alsace.”
Grab your seat now while tickets remain available.
Grab your seat now while tickets remain available.
A 2024 study found one of the strongest predictors of a child's screen time is a parent's screen time.
Read more about it on your screen here. 🙂
Read more about it on your screen here. 🙂
Want less screen-obsessed kids? Set better tech boundaries for yourself
There's a lot of talk about how to monitor screen time for kids. But for kids to have healthy relationships with technology and smartphones, parents need to model good habits. Here's how.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
A 2024 study found one of the strongest predictors of a child's screen time is a parent's screen time.
Read more about it on your screen here. 🙂
Read more about it on your screen here. 🙂
The study released this week is the third that has been published as part of a long-term project about cancer in Merrimack.
Kidney cancer rates are higher in Merrimack. Scientists say more research is warranted.
A study on kidney cancer rates released in October shows the rate of kidney cancer in Merrimack is 38% higher than in the rest of the state. The research is part of a long-term investigation that…
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November 8, 2025 at 11:21 PM
The study released this week is the third that has been published as part of a long-term project about cancer in Merrimack.
Meme expert Amanda Brennan says it makes sense that a rise in the use of the word coincides with the rise, since 2000, of internet culture. The more information — and disinformation — that flies through the World Wide Web, the greater people feel the need to express authenticity.
If we're being truthful, people are saying 'honestly' all the time
The popularity of the word honestly online and in conversation has soared in recent years. TBH, we'd like to know what's going on.
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November 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Meme expert Amanda Brennan says it makes sense that a rise in the use of the word coincides with the rise, since 2000, of internet culture. The more information — and disinformation — that flies through the World Wide Web, the greater people feel the need to express authenticity.
Listen now to the first episode of Operation Night Cat: Why Did the Deer Cross the Road? A New Hampshire Fish and Game warden follows a tip to a man’s backyard. He finds a twisted game of one-upmanship with digital trophy rooms.
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NHPR Presents: Operation Night Cat
A New Hampshire Fish and Game warden follows a tip to a man’s backyard. He finds a twisted game of one-upmanship, digital trophy rooms, and one of the biggest poaching cases in recent state history.…
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November 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Listen now to the first episode of Operation Night Cat: Why Did the Deer Cross the Road? A New Hampshire Fish and Game warden follows a tip to a man’s backyard. He finds a twisted game of one-upmanship with digital trophy rooms.
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The latest episode delves into Katie Yee’s debut novel, which follows an unnamed narrator embarking on a journey of grief, healing, and reclamation.
Be sure to tune into NHPR Saturdays at 3 p.m. to hear Check This Out.
Be sure to tune into NHPR Saturdays at 3 p.m. to hear Check This Out.
Check This Out: Katie Yee & 'Maggie; Or, A Man and a Woman Walk Into a Bar' plus Vanessa Lillie & 'The Bone Thief'
The title sounds like the beginning of a joke, but it’s the end of a marriage and a cancer diagnosis, and a funny and hopeful debut novel by Katie Yee. Plus, native American archeologist Syd Walker…
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November 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The latest episode delves into Katie Yee’s debut novel, which follows an unnamed narrator embarking on a journey of grief, healing, and reclamation.
Be sure to tune into NHPR Saturdays at 3 p.m. to hear Check This Out.
Be sure to tune into NHPR Saturdays at 3 p.m. to hear Check This Out.
You’ve put the garden to bed, turned off the water and stored the hoses. Perhaps the final task before the snow flies is cleaning and sharpening tools. Emma Erler, Lead Horticulturist with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, is here with some timely tips for you!
Homegrown NH: Sharp tools, warm hearts, as gardeners prepare for winter’s rest
If you've made the investment in gardening tools, now is the time to clean and sharpen them so they're ready to go in spring.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:56 PM
You’ve put the garden to bed, turned off the water and stored the hoses. Perhaps the final task before the snow flies is cleaning and sharpening tools. Emma Erler, Lead Horticulturist with Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, is here with some timely tips for you!
State officials announced late Friday that SNAP benefits will be paid out in full this month, after a week in which the program was stalled due to the government shutdown. They said benefits could appear on EBT cards as soon as this weekend. buff.ly/JeC1fdH
November SNAP benefits to be paid out in full, after week of hunger, confusion in NH
The state health department says November benefits will be distributed this weekend. But those who rely on the program say the past few days have brought anxiety.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:09 PM
State officials announced late Friday that SNAP benefits will be paid out in full this month, after a week in which the program was stalled due to the government shutdown. They said benefits could appear on EBT cards as soon as this weekend. buff.ly/JeC1fdH
Listen to NHPR's Live from The Word Barn on air each Friday at 8 p.m. and again Sunday at 6 p.m.
Jake Davis and The Whiskey Stones blend bluegrass, jazz and country with a Telecaster twang and a tight rhythm section. The result is a sweet, soulful and laid-back Americana sound.
Jake Davis and The Whiskey Stones blend bluegrass, jazz and country with a Telecaster twang and a tight rhythm section. The result is a sweet, soulful and laid-back Americana sound.
Live from the Word Barn: Jake Davis & The Whiskey Stones
With a cast of some of New Hampshire's finest pickers and players, Jake Davis and The Whiskey Stones blend bluegrass, jazz and country with a Telecaster twang and a tight rhythm section.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Listen to NHPR's Live from The Word Barn on air each Friday at 8 p.m. and again Sunday at 6 p.m.
Jake Davis and The Whiskey Stones blend bluegrass, jazz and country with a Telecaster twang and a tight rhythm section. The result is a sweet, soulful and laid-back Americana sound.
Jake Davis and The Whiskey Stones blend bluegrass, jazz and country with a Telecaster twang and a tight rhythm section. The result is a sweet, soulful and laid-back Americana sound.
The Manchester City Marathon starts Sunday at 8:50 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.
Several streets on the West Side and downtown will be closed for much or part of the day, including Elm Street between Granite Street and Bridge Street; Eddy Road; and Hanover Street. www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...
Several streets on the West Side and downtown will be closed for much or part of the day, including Elm Street between Granite Street and Bridge Street; Eddy Road; and Hanover Street. www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...
Road closures planned Sunday for Manchester's marathon
Several streets on the West Side and downtown will be closed for the road race, and parts of the Millyard should also expect to see delays.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The Manchester City Marathon starts Sunday at 8:50 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park.
Several streets on the West Side and downtown will be closed for much or part of the day, including Elm Street between Granite Street and Bridge Street; Eddy Road; and Hanover Street. www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...
Several streets on the West Side and downtown will be closed for much or part of the day, including Elm Street between Granite Street and Bridge Street; Eddy Road; and Hanover Street. www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...
The Music Hall’s board of trustees announced Tina Sawtelle’s exit Nov. 6, the same day it took effect. The trustees did not immediately disclose whether Sawtelle resigned or if she was let go.
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Portsmouth Music Hall CEO out after cancellation of abortion provider's event
The Music Hall’s board of trustees on Nov. 6 announced Tina Sawtelle’s exit effective the same day. The trustees did not immediately disclose whether Sawtelle resigned or if she was let go.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The Music Hall’s board of trustees announced Tina Sawtelle’s exit Nov. 6, the same day it took effect. The trustees did not immediately disclose whether Sawtelle resigned or if she was let go.
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Pacific Group Resorts will be assisting the local investors with the transition "through the start of the 2025–26 ski season to ensure continuity for employees and guests."
New local owners of Ragged Mountain in Danbury vow to preserve its character
Pacific Group Resorts will be assisting the local investors with the transition "through the start of the 2025–26 ski season to ensure continuity for employees and guests."
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November 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Pacific Group Resorts will be assisting the local investors with the transition "through the start of the 2025–26 ski season to ensure continuity for employees and guests."
NHPR reporters Todd Bookman and Josh Rogers joined Morning Edition host Rick Ganley to discuss the top headlines.
NH News Recap: State reviews payout to top Judicial Branch employee
The New Hampshire Department of Justice is reviewing a series of personnel maneuvers that allowed a top state court employee to collect nearly $50,000 in employment benefits following a layoff that la...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
NHPR reporters Todd Bookman and Josh Rogers joined Morning Edition host Rick Ganley to discuss the top headlines.
Turkeys, Hampton Beach, and incumbent mayors are among the stars in this week's news quiz.
Take this quick, fun quiz and see how well you've been following top stories this week in the Granite State. www.nhpr.org/quiz
Take this quick, fun quiz and see how well you've been following top stories this week in the Granite State. www.nhpr.org/quiz
The New Hampshire News Quiz
Been keeping up with the headlines? Test yourself with the weekly N.H. News Quiz!
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November 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Turkeys, Hampton Beach, and incumbent mayors are among the stars in this week's news quiz.
Take this quick, fun quiz and see how well you've been following top stories this week in the Granite State. www.nhpr.org/quiz
Take this quick, fun quiz and see how well you've been following top stories this week in the Granite State. www.nhpr.org/quiz
With the federal government shutdown stretching into its sixth week, employees at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard say the missed paychecks are putting them in a financial bind.
That’s prompting some local businesses to offer discounts and other services.
That’s prompting some local businesses to offer discounts and other services.
Seacoast businesses offer support for shipyard workers as missed paychecks pile up
Restaurants, pubs and local banks are offering discounts and other promotions for the thousands of Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers impacted by the government shutdown.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
With the federal government shutdown stretching into its sixth week, employees at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard say the missed paychecks are putting them in a financial bind.
That’s prompting some local businesses to offer discounts and other services.
That’s prompting some local businesses to offer discounts and other services.
If Lebanon doesn’t comply with the new laws, one city official suggested they could lose over $500,000 in state funding and become involved in a costly legal battle.
Lebanon ‘very reluctantly’ repeals welcoming ordinance to comply with new state laws
Lebanon’s city council voted on Wednesday to repeal their welcoming ordinance at the end of this year. The decision comes ahead of two new state laws taking effect in the new year which require…
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November 7, 2025 at 12:05 PM
If Lebanon doesn’t comply with the new laws, one city official suggested they could lose over $500,000 in state funding and become involved in a costly legal battle.
New Hampshire health officials say they received funding to extend supplement nutrition benefits for WIC recipients until at least the end of this month. buff.ly/hApEzls
State secures additional funding to feed women and children in need of assistance
The federal funding should support recipients of WIC through the Thanksgiving holiday
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November 6, 2025 at 11:56 PM
New Hampshire health officials say they received funding to extend supplement nutrition benefits for WIC recipients until at least the end of this month. buff.ly/hApEzls