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Thirty-four years after he allegedly raped a woman at knifepoint in her home in Peabody, a New Hampshire man had bail set at $100,000 at a hearing Monday in Essex Superior Court, prosecutors said.
Man who allegedly raped woman in Peabody home 34 years ago held on $100,000 bail - The Boston Globe
Darrell Lavoie, 59, of Nashua, N.H., allegedly blindfolded and raped a woman on Nov. 12, 1991, prosecutors said.
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November 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Thirty-four years after he allegedly raped a woman at knifepoint in her home in Peabody, a New Hampshire man had bail set at $100,000 at a hearing Monday in Essex Superior Court, prosecutors said.
Enrollment has been declining for the last two decades, according to state data. For instance, in 2005, there were more than 205,000 students enrolled in the state’s public schools, which amounts to a 22 percent decrease in the past 20 years.
N.H. faces budget challenges as public school enrollment continues to decline - The Boston Globe
Education officials warned school districts may have to adjust their budgets in the spring.
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November 18, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Enrollment has been declining for the last two decades, according to state data. For instance, in 2005, there were more than 205,000 students enrolled in the state’s public schools, which amounts to a 22 percent decrease in the past 20 years.
A riverside enclave south of the White Mountains, Franklin is far from the front lines of Trump’s global drug war. Yet it is home to the public health emergency that the federal offensive claims to address.
The DEA cast him as a cartel member. He calls himself the poster child of America’s drug crisis. - The Boston Globe
The DEA tore through a small New Hampshire city and rounded up what they called "high-ranking" members of the Sinaloa Cartel. Among those arrested? A man who has had few sober days since 1999.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A riverside enclave south of the White Mountains, Franklin is far from the front lines of Trump’s global drug war. Yet it is home to the public health emergency that the federal offensive claims to address.
Merrimack, a town of about 30,000, is nestled between New Hampshire’s two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua. Residents said they had seen it as a peaceful suburban town, ideal for raising a family — until the toxic chemicals came to light.
Kidney cancer cases spiked in a New Hampshire town. Will residents find out why? - The Boston Globe
Merrimack residents fear that PFAS contamination is to blame. But with federal dollars in flux, the researchers may not get the millions they need to pin down a cause.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Merrimack, a town of about 30,000, is nestled between New Hampshire’s two largest cities, Manchester and Nashua. Residents said they had seen it as a peaceful suburban town, ideal for raising a family — until the toxic chemicals came to light.
Parts of Northern New England will see about 6 to 10 inches of snow into the night. A winter storm warning is in effect through the evening for northern Vermont, and a winter weather advisory for other parts of Vermont and northern Maine. ❄️
Brrr! A winter-like Monday sees wind chills plunging into the 20s this morning amid sunny skies. - The Boston Globe
Cold Canadian air continues to funnel into New England as gusty winds make it feel frigid outside.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Parts of Northern New England will see about 6 to 10 inches of snow into the night. A winter storm warning is in effect through the evening for northern Vermont, and a winter weather advisory for other parts of Vermont and northern Maine. ❄️
Good snowmaking conditions and natural snowfall over the previous week allowed Black Mountain to welcome Indy Pass and season passholders at 7:30 a.m. with lifts spinning 15 minutes later for the resort’s earliest calendar opening in 91 years.
N.H. ski season begins with Black Mountain’s earliest first day in 91 years - The Boston Globe
Other resorts are expecting to open around Thanksgiving, several of them with new perks, trails, and infrastructure.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Good snowmaking conditions and natural snowfall over the previous week allowed Black Mountain to welcome Indy Pass and season passholders at 7:30 a.m. with lifts spinning 15 minutes later for the resort’s earliest calendar opening in 91 years.
There could be a bit of icing mixed in along portions of central and southern New Hampshire and Vermont as temperatures near freezing both Saturday and Sunday evening. ❄️
Bitter wind chills tonight. Weekend brings some sun, spotty showers, with snow and a wintry mix up north. - The Boston Globe
Saturday is the pick of the weekend for Greater Boston, while snow and a wintry mix are forecast for New Hampshire and the rest of ski country.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
There could be a bit of icing mixed in along portions of central and southern New Hampshire and Vermont as temperatures near freezing both Saturday and Sunday evening. ❄️
Everybody knows New Hampshire is often called the Granite State. But where did the moniker originate?
Where did N.H.’s ‘Granite State’ nickname originate? - The Boston Globe
It dates back to at least 1825, according to the New Hampshire Historical Society.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Everybody knows New Hampshire is often called the Granite State. But where did the moniker originate?
While less than one-third of respondents (28 percent) predicted AI will have a positive effect overall, more than twice that many (61 percent) said they expect a negative impact on the country, according to polling data released this week by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center.
In N.H., mixed feelings about the effects of AI - The Boston Globe
New polling data show just 28 percent of respondents think artificial intelligence will have a positive effect on the country overall
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November 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
While less than one-third of respondents (28 percent) predicted AI will have a positive effect overall, more than twice that many (61 percent) said they expect a negative impact on the country, according to polling data released this week by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center.
New Hampshire residents received their full benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, on Saturday, and the state has not attempted to clawback any of those payments, state officials said Wednesday.
N.H. to sunset $2m contingency plan after residents receive full SNAP benefits - The Boston Globe
The state did not claw back benefits after the Trump administration directed states to “undo” the disbursement. “My job as governor is to serve the people of New Hampshire,” Governor Ayotte said. “That’s what I did.”
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November 13, 2025 at 4:03 PM
New Hampshire residents received their full benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, on Saturday, and the state has not attempted to clawback any of those payments, state officials said Wednesday.
The building where a church in Weare, N.H., invites the public to attend weekly religious services isn’t entirely immune to the local planning board’s regulatory oversight, a federal judge ruled Monday, even though that building is a barn in the pastor’s back yard.
Judge rejects religious freedom claims by New Hampshire couple that holds church services in their backyard barn - The Boston Globe
The rustic barn in Weare, N.H., where Grace New England hosts weekly church services, isn't entirely immune to the local planning board's regulatory oversight, a federal judge ruled.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The building where a church in Weare, N.H., invites the public to attend weekly religious services isn’t entirely immune to the local planning board’s regulatory oversight, a federal judge ruled Monday, even though that building is a barn in the pastor’s back yard.
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Food-snatching seagulls are more likely to leave you alone if you shout at them, researchers say - The Boston Globe
Researchers have found that shouting is more effective than speaking when trying to scare off seagulls.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Emblazoned across the New England sky, the vibrant and shimmering northern lights put on a spectacular show late Tuesday into the overnight.
‘Holy cow!’ The northern lights delight New Englanders with illuminating show. - The Boston Globe
An ultra-strong geomagnetic storm generated the brilliant, shimmering light display over the night sky.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Emblazoned across the New England sky, the vibrant and shimmering northern lights put on a spectacular show late Tuesday into the overnight.
While New England was once seen as the fishing capital of the world, it’s far from that today.
But researchers at the University of New Hampshire are looking for sustainable ways to grow local seafood and revitalize the region’s fisheries. 🐟
But researchers at the University of New Hampshire are looking for sustainable ways to grow local seafood and revitalize the region’s fisheries. 🐟
This N.H. researcher found a new, more sustainable way to grow scallops. - The Boston Globe
The deep water method doesn’t harm whales, and it could boost local business, says Michael Coogan of UNH.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
While New England was once seen as the fishing capital of the world, it’s far from that today.
But researchers at the University of New Hampshire are looking for sustainable ways to grow local seafood and revitalize the region’s fisheries. 🐟
But researchers at the University of New Hampshire are looking for sustainable ways to grow local seafood and revitalize the region’s fisheries. 🐟
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
She remembers thinking, “No way in hell, wild animal, you’re not disrupting my engagement!”
‘No way in hell, wild animal, you’re not disrupting my engagement!’ - The Boston Globe
N.H. newlyweds Hillary McDonough and Henry Lopez-Ingram’s proposal story included disco outfits, a strange growl from the woods, and a celestial event.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
She remembers thinking, “No way in hell, wild animal, you’re not disrupting my engagement!”
In the two decades since Operation Stonegarden was established, it has become a key mechanism for Border Patrol to enlist the cooperation of local police in cracking down on border-related crimes.
Why dozens of local police agencies in New England are patrolling the northern border - The Boston Globe
Vermont's Operation Stonegarden has become a key mechanism for Border Patrol to enlist the cooperation of local police in cracking down on border-related crimes. It's now facing new scrutiny.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In the two decades since Operation Stonegarden was established, it has become a key mechanism for Border Patrol to enlist the cooperation of local police in cracking down on border-related crimes.
State officials said they have received reports of more than 200 wells going dry around the state since July — but reporting is voluntary, which means many more residents could be dealing with water issues the state doesn’t know about.
As drought stretches on, N.H. households face an urgent problem: wells running dry - The Boston Globe
“It’s very tough because you need water to wash your dishes, to get a shower, to flush your toilet,” said Pittsburg health officer Lisa Bechok.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
State officials said they have received reports of more than 200 wells going dry around the state since July — but reporting is voluntary, which means many more residents could be dealing with water issues the state doesn’t know about.
Following the release of her new album, the luminous (and legendary) singer came to Portsmouth to kick off a dozen or so tour dates.
Mavis Staples brings ‘message’ songs and a massive legacy to New Hampshire - The Boston Globe
Following the release of her new album, the luminous (and legendary) singer came to Portsmouth to kick off a dozen or so tour dates.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Following the release of her new album, the luminous (and legendary) singer came to Portsmouth to kick off a dozen or so tour dates.
Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeast, so naturally it’s where winter strikes first in New England — the first domino to fall, signaling the arrival of winter.
After a slow start, winter is in full effect across Mount Washington, with over a foot of snow falling - The Boston Globe
November has swung the door wide open for multiple storms to deliver rounds of snow across the 6,288-foot summit.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Mount Washington is the highest peak in the Northeast, so naturally it’s where winter strikes first in New England — the first domino to fall, signaling the arrival of winter.
When bikers return for Laconia Motorcycle Week next summer, they might find a slightly more permissive environment for alcohol consumption in designated areas, since voters decided Tuesday to allow “social districts” within the city.
Voters in two N.H. cities opt to allow ‘social districts’ to drink alcohol in public - The Boston Globe
While a majority of voters in Laconia and Concord approved the idea, a majority of those in Portsmouth, Nashua, and Keene rejected it.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
When bikers return for Laconia Motorcycle Week next summer, they might find a slightly more permissive environment for alcohol consumption in designated areas, since voters decided Tuesday to allow “social districts” within the city.
The chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court and a senior staffer who collected a nearly $50,000 payout at taxpayer expense when she switched jobs earlier this year have each lawyered up, as their unusual situation draws scrutiny from the state attorney general’s office.
Highest-ranking N.H. judge lawyers up as senior staffer’s $50k payday draws scrutiny - The Boston Globe
A human resources manager who voiced ethical concerns in March warned that the New Hampshire Judicial Branch would ‘see fall out’ when the situation came to light.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
The chief justice of the New Hampshire Supreme Court and a senior staffer who collected a nearly $50,000 payout at taxpayer expense when she switched jobs earlier this year have each lawyered up, as their unusual situation draws scrutiny from the state attorney general’s office.
For 25 years, Laura Knoy was a regular on New Hampshire’s airwaves, hosting “The Exchange,” a live daily news and public affairs call-in show on New Hampshire Public Radio.
But in 2021, Knoy decided it was time for her next chapter.
But in 2021, Knoy decided it was time for her next chapter.
N.H. journalist Laura Knoy on the launch of her debut novel - The Boston Globe
“It was just too beautiful to be left untold,” the author said. Her novel was inspired by a true story.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
For 25 years, Laura Knoy was a regular on New Hampshire’s airwaves, hosting “The Exchange,” a live daily news and public affairs call-in show on New Hampshire Public Radio.
But in 2021, Knoy decided it was time for her next chapter.
But in 2021, Knoy decided it was time for her next chapter.
Police were alerted to the shooting shortly after 9 p.m. when the wounded men arrived at Elliot Hospital. They were treated for injuries that were not life-threatening and were listed as stable, police said in a statement.
Three men shot at park in Manchester, N.H. - The Boston Globe
The shooting "does not appear to be random," police said.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Police were alerted to the shooting shortly after 9 p.m. when the wounded men arrived at Elliot Hospital. They were treated for injuries that were not life-threatening and were listed as stable, police said in a statement.
The University of New Hampshire has announced it is launching a “reimagined” journalism major next year.
The news comes after faculty leaders signed off on a 2024 plan to eliminate the English/journalism major amid funding woes, a slump in enrollment, and layoffs and closures in the media industry.
The news comes after faculty leaders signed off on a 2024 plan to eliminate the English/journalism major amid funding woes, a slump in enrollment, and layoffs and closures in the media industry.
University of New Hampshire announces launch of ‘reimagined’ journalism major - The Boston Globe
“I see this as a very high-level decision to keep journalism alive and well at UNH,” said one journalism professor.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The University of New Hampshire has announced it is launching a “reimagined” journalism major next year.
The news comes after faculty leaders signed off on a 2024 plan to eliminate the English/journalism major amid funding woes, a slump in enrollment, and layoffs and closures in the media industry.
The news comes after faculty leaders signed off on a 2024 plan to eliminate the English/journalism major amid funding woes, a slump in enrollment, and layoffs and closures in the media industry.