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US north-east sees record tick season as climate crisis sparks arachnid boom
Ticks have been flourishing recently in the United States. This year, as compared to recent years, there has been an increase in the reported number of blacklegged ticks, the number of such ticks that carry Lyme disease and visits to the emergency...
New Hampshire to end annual vehicle inspections starting in 2026 under new state budget
MANCHESTER, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Beginning Jan. 31, 2026, New Hampshire drivers will no longer need to bring their vehicles in for annual safety inspections, after a controversial provision was included in the state’s new biennial budget deal....

Weather Wednesday: Unsettled, with sun and the chance of a shower
July got off to a hot start with temperatures breaking the 90s at Logan Airport and dew points into the low 70s Tuesday afternoon. That made it feel closer to 100 degrees across Greater Boston. The long-term forecast suggests that we’re going to...

'A source of joy': Girl, 12, hopes to be adopted by loving family in New Hampshire
AS IZZIE LOOKS FOR HER HOME AT LAST. IZZIE SPORTS A SPARKLY DRESS WITH A TUTU SKIRT. HEY, SHEEPY! YOU’RE SO CUTE. FOR A FANTASTIC DAY AT PUMPKIN WALL FARM IN DERRY, A SANCTUARY FOR RESCUE ANIMALS. LET’S SEE WHAT IT FEELS LIKE. ISN’T HE NICE AND...

Multiple streets flooded in 2 counties as storm pummels N.J.
Multiple streets throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties were flooded Tuesday night as heavy rain continued to fall, according to local officials. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning around 5 p.m. for southeastern sections of...

Video: Severe weather mostly passing to south
Video: Severe weather mostly passing to south Good Tuesday evening. I'm meteorologist Matt Hoenig. Skies look pretty threatening out there in some spots tonight, but not *** ton of action happening. Just *** little bit of wet weather moving...

Letters: AI environmentally destructive
'I don’t buy the claim that AI will solve its own problems and save us. It’s not just a brain, it has a body and the needs to feed it are inherently ecologically destructive.' Editor: In response to your question “what do we do about AI,” I...

As World UFO Day Approaches, See What’s Been Spotted In New Hampshire Skies
Whether you're a believer or skeptic, World UFO Day on July 2 is an occasion to ponder unexplained phenomena seen over the skies in NH. Posted Mon, Jun 30, 2025 at 3:11 pm ET|Updated Mon, Jun 30, 2025 at 3:13 pm ET NEW HAMPSHIRE — Whether you’re a...
July Fourth weather promises sunshine, comfortable temperatures, low humidity. In a word: stunning.
July Fourth falls on a Friday this year, the perfect lead-in to a long summer weekend. For many of us, the big day itself will be full of parades, barbecue, and beach time — not to mention shimmering fireworks. Of course, all that outdoor fun...

Thunderstorms, Scattered Showers On The Horizon For New Hampshire — With Nice Summer Weather In Between
Posted Mon, Jun 30, 2025 at 9:48 am ET|Updated Mon, Jun 30, 2025 at 9:50 am ET CONCORD, NH — Granite Staters can expect rain and thunderstorms some days this week, according to the National Weather Service. On Monday morning, forecasters issued a...

Video: Hot and humid on sunny day in New Hampshire
Turning hot and humid with some areas approaching 90 degrees on Monday. A classic summer weather pattern in place through the 4th, though there could be a few thunderstorm chances before the holiday.Patchy valley fog breaks for lots of summer...

Early prints of the American Declaration of Independence on display temporarily in New Hampshire
CONCORD, N.H. — Two historic copies of the Declaration of Independence are on display temporarily inside the New Hampshire State House, where visitors can get an up-close look at the penmanship of those who founded the United States of America...

The New Hampshire budget was last week’s main event — but that’s not all lawmakers voted on
Thursday marked the last chance for New Hampshire lawmakers to approve or reject the remaining bills of this year’s legislative session. While passage of a state budget was the main focus in Concord, lawmakers also voted on several bills that came...

Turning less humid across NH into midweek; Fourth of July to feature sunshine
Turning less humid across New Hampshire into midweek; Fourth of July to feature sunshine Good Tuesday evening. I'm meteorologist Matt Hoenig. Skies look pretty threatening out there in some spots tonight, but not *** ton of action happening. Just...

The fallout from Trump’s attack on Harvard is rippling through clinics, labs, and research centers across the country
Despite being nearly 2,000 miles apart, the scientists made a series of breakthrough discoveries, ultimately identifying the receptors on the surface of cells that allow the mosquito-borne virus to infect its host. Their discoveries, published in...

Severe Weather Could Shut Down Holiday Travel
Millions of Americans will be traveling this week for the Fourth of July, as a cold front makes its way across the United States and brings the potential for storms throughout the week along the East Coast. Why It Matters About 72 million people...

Where new recycling laws are taking effect in July
Numerous new state packaging policies have taken effect in 2025 already, including bottle bill updates, PFAS bans and restrictions on certain checkout bags. But the halfway point of the year is another common time for provisions to kick in....

Victims of the June 14 flood remembered
WHEELING — Their names trickled in over the course of 12 days. Sandra Parsons; Michael Bokanovich; Connie and Michael Veronis; Lisa McMasters; Jesse Pearson; Kyleigh and Parker Shotton; Travis Creighton. When flash flooding struck the Valley Grove...

New Hampshire vehicle inspections will no longer be required beginning next year
FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE DRIVERS. SEAN, THESE STICKERS RIGHT HERE ARE ON EVERY VEHICLE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE. BUT AT THIS TIME NEXT YEAR, WE MIGHT SEE A LOT MORE EMPTY WINDSHIELDS OUT ON THE ROADS. RIGHT NOW, EVERY VEHICLE IN STATE HAS TO GET A SAFETY...

Science The Independent Here are all the places in the US that you can see the northern lights tonight
People in some parts of the U.S. may be able to see the northern lights this evening. Weather permitting, residents of more than a dozen states could hit the jackpot, according to the most recent forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...