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New Hampshire Legislature to vote on banning school buildings from being used to house migrants
Rep. Juliet Harvey-Bolia said she filed House Bill 71 last year as “a contingency plan” in case Kamala Harris won the U.S. presidential election and “people were going to continue flowing through the border.” She said Donald Trump’s victory made...

Temperatures drop across NH, humidity lingers through the end of the week
After a stretch of heat to start the week, cooler weather moved into New Hampshire on Wednesday.Temperatures dropped by about 10 to 15 degrees in many areas, although Lebanon is slightly warmer. Highs on Tuesday reached the 90s across southern New...

Trucks Crash; Materials Burn; Bacteria At The Beach; Perfect Fourth Of July Weather; More: PM Patch NH
CONCORD, NH — Here are some share-worthy stories from the New Hampshire Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening. This post features stories and information published during the past 24 hours. Pickup Trucks Collide On Clinton Street In...

Fourth of July Weekend Weather Forecast: Will severe thunderstorms and rain spoil the fireworks?
As the United States readies for a festive Fourth of July weekend, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for all of Maine and New Hampshire, disrupting plans for 4th of July fireworks, parades, and public gatherings. The alert, issued by the...

Republicans' Chances of Flipping New Hampshire's Democratic Senate Seat
Democratic Congressman Chris Pappas is viewed more favorably than former Senator Scott Brown, a Republican, among New Hampshire voters ahead of the state's 2026 Senate election, according to a new poll released this week. Newsweek reached out to...

First alert: Another round of strong storms, then fantastic weather for July 4!
We’re tracking a few strong storms today, a First Alert day. Then, great weather settles in for the Fourth of July holiday. Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued already Thursday for parts of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, and a flash...

Saint-Gobain completes demolition of Merrimack facility embroiled in PFAS pollution scandal
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, the multi-national corporation widely blamed for contaminating southern New Hampshire’s air and water with dangerous levels of PFAS chemicals, has finished demolishing the Merrimack manufacturing facility at the...

New Hampshire prepares to aid vulnerable groups during summer’s first heat wave
This Monday and Tuesday marks New Hampshire’s first heat wave of the season, with heat indexes reaching over 100 degrees. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has placed most of the state under a major heat risk alert, meaning...

FY 2026-2027 New Hampshire State Budget Barely Squeaks Through
It passed on the Senate side down partisan lines 16-8 and in the House on a 185-180 vote after it failed on the first try, 182-183. Posted Thu, Jun 26, 2025 at 7:32 pm ET CONCORD, NH — By one vote, the state has a new but leaner budget for the...

Video: Some shower chances over cool stretch in New Hampshire
Video: Some shower chances over cool stretch in New Hampshire Thank you very much for joining us. Stormwatch and I Weather on the web. Another weekend quickly approaching this one, the last weekend of June. So it's gonna feel like June weather....

The Fight for Fair Funding in New Hampshire
The junior-senior high school I attended in New Hampshire in the early 2000s was originally built in the 1920s. It had windows that were covered over to save on heating, rumors of asbestos, and a deep well of community pride. To me, it exemplified...

Here are the winning lottery numbers for July 9, 2025
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Arizona offers Powerball, Mega Millions, The Pick, Triple Twist, Fantasy 5 and Pick 3 as well as Scratchers, Quick Draw and Fast Play. Lottery players have seen enormous...

Trump’s science guidelines could amplify climate skeptics
The Trump administration’s assault on climate science is entering a new phase. Until recently, President Donald Trump and his team have focused much of their attention on cutting climate programs and personnel. They’ve fired or let go thousands of...

Soggy Saturdays Return; Welcome Relief From The Heat In New Hampshire: Weekend Weather Forecast
CONCORD, NH — There is welcome relief from the recent heat in the form of showers and thunderstorms this weekend in the Granite State. The National Weather Service is forecasting cloudy skies on Friday, with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s...

State and federal investigators shut down ‘40% of known illicit massage businesses’ in NH
DOJ says it’s part of a broader effort to disrupt human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in local communities. CONCORD, NH — State and federal law enforcement on Wednesday night announced they have “shut down more than 40% of known...

On top of Mount Washington: Where interns battle some of the wildest weather in New England
On top of Mount Washington: Where interns battle some of the wildest weather in New England Meet the interns chasing weather extremes at Mount Washington Observatory CHANNEL 5. THIS IS A PLACE WHERE THE EARTH DARES TO TOUCH THE SKY. A BATTLEGROUND...

Mountains, lakes and Seacoast: Warm, sunny weather likely for holiday weekend in New Hampshire
The upcoming holiday weekend will feature plenty of warm, sunny weather — perfect for outdoor plans across New Hampshire.>> Weather conditions for the Fourth of July fireworks shows MountainsScattered showers and thunderstorms are possible...

Woodblock print artist Mary Graham joins The Meredith League of New Hampshire Craftsmen
MEREDITH — The Meredith League of New Hampshire Craftsmen Fine Craft Gallery recently welcomed juried woodblock print artist Mary Graham, whose mountain and nature-inspired landscapes capture the simplicity and beauty of the world. Graham’s...

Former MA Sen. Scott Brown is running again for US Senate in New Hampshire
Former Massachusetts U.S. Sen. Scott Brown entered the race for New Hampshire Senate on June 25, saying he wants a “better America.” Brown, a Republican, will be challenging U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-NH, to replace three-term Sen. Jeanne Shaheen,...

US Northeast 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...