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New Hampshire Water Park Should Probably Change Its Name
I've lived in New Hampshire for 10 years now. Before NH, I lived in Merrimac, Massachusetts, for my first 18 years of life. So I am very familiar with all things New England; the best stores, the most famous restaurants, and of course, all the theme parks. I have seen...
NH property-buyers to be notified about potential PFAS contamination under new law
Starting next year, people will be notified about the possibility of PFAS contamination before buying property in New Hampshire. Gov. Chris Sununu signed House Bill 398 on Wednesday, a measure to include PFAS – or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances – along with radon and arsenic in the notification about common contaminants in New Hampshire provided […] The post NH property-buyers to be notified about potential PFAS contamination under new law appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Records suggest state is so far losing its casino fight with Sanborn
Newly obtained legal documents in the attorney general’s year-old pandemic fraud case against casino owner Andy Sanborn reveal for the first time what the parties have declined to say publicly for months. The documents, obtained by the Bulletin via a right-to-know request, show that both legal teams distrust the other. Sanborn believes the state agency […] The post Records suggest state is so far losing its casino fight with Sanborn appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
This Canopy Walk in New Hampshire is All Kinds of Breathtaking
Martin Lyn shared the photo below in the I Love New Hampshire Facebook group!. This Canopy Walk In New Hampshire Will Make Your Stomach Drop but It will be so worth it. The post got tons of engagement, and was shared 25 times. So many commenters were dying to know where the photo was taken.
Despite Two Closures, NH’s Museums Continue to Rebound
Left: Peggy Hennelly-Maniates, executive director of the Wright World War II Museum. Right: Exhibit at the Wright museum (Photos by Scott Merrill) When the Museum of New Art (MONA) in Portsmouth and the University of NH’s Museum of Art closed in January, some people worried about the state of NH’s cultural institutions and their important role in shaping vibrant communities.
You Can Rent Swimming Pools in New Hampshire and Maine Like an Airbnb Rental
I'm just going to get right into this comparison to set the scene... You must be familiar with Airbnb and VRBO, right? Simply put, you can rent out your home to people (either your main residence or a secondary home) to make some extra money. Well, a new(ish) app is...
How Much Do You Have to Make to Be Considered Middle Class in New Hampshire?
I think a lot of us think of ourselves as middle class, and a report might change that for New Hampshirites. Seacoastonline reported on a new report from GOBankingRates that grabbed information from the latest U.S. Census Bureau data to find what you need to make to be considered middle class in all 50 states.
Ride and Dine with Concerts in the Clouds of New Hampshire
The Lakes Region of New Hampshire is lucky to have a few concert venues which create a magnificent musical season for the entire region. BankNH Pavilion is the largest venue, located on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee. But there are other music festivals in the area as well. One of...
The Wild Conspiracy Theory Mainers Had About a 2020 Earthquake
Earthquakes don't happen all that much in the Northeast, especially in New England. Obviously, back in April 2024, the rarity occurred when during the late morning on Friday, April 5, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake centered in New Jersey, according to NBC Boston, was felt between Virginia and the Massachusetts/New Hampshire state line.
Fish & Game rule would create a waterfowl hunting weekend for active military, veterans
This story was originally produced by the New Hampshire Bulletin, an independent local newsroom that allows NHPR and other outlets to republish its reporting. A new Fish and Game Department rule would create a special waterfowl hunting weekend for active military members and veterans. This reserved hunting time would take...
Feds taking public input on environmental impacts of offshore wind proposed in Gulf of Maine
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management will hold public meetings and take comments this month on its draft environmental assessment for proposed offshore wind leases in the Gulf of Maine. BOEM, an agency of the U.S. Department of the Interior, announced in April its proposal for an offshore wind energy auction. It would include eight […] The post Feds taking public input on environmental impacts of offshore wind proposed in Gulf of Maine appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
State launches newsletter aimed at protecting consumers
In late June, the Attorney General’s Office announced it had indicted a contractor in Hillsborough County Superior Court for allegedly stealing $27,000 from two clients and convicted a Warner man of faking asbestos lab results and then posing as an abatement contractor. Two months earlier, the agency announced it...
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