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New Hampshire housing trends and forecast show rising prices, limited inventory, legislative efforts, and robust market activity
The New Hampshire housing market in 2024 is marked by increasing home prices and a tight inventory. Here are some key points about the current forecasts and trends. Rising home prices: The median home price in New Hampshire has reached approximately $530,400, with an annual increase of around 10.3% to 16%, depending on the source. This surge is largely due to the limited supply of homes available for sale, which is driving up prices as demand remains strong.
Judge rules against Exeter student who claimed school violated 1st Amendment rights
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A student who sued Exeter School District after being suspended for a football game has lost his lawsuit, but in the ruling, the judge also had some critical words for the district. In 2021, the then-freshman football player, identified in the lawsuit only as "MP," had...
Elizabeth Albert, Rhiannon Reinholz receive the 2024 Walsh Scholarships
GILFORD — The Gilford Rotary Club recently named Elizabeth Albert of Gilford and Rhiannon Reinholz of Gilmanton as this year’s recipients of the Cheryl Lynn Walsh Memorial Scholarships. Albert plans to major in health sciences/pre-physical therapy at Franklin Pierce University. Reinholz plans to attend Plymouth State University with...
City manager to have voice in selecting State School buyer
LACONIA — The decision about which of the five reported buyers the state will negotiate with for the sale of the former Laconia State School property is clearly in the governor’s hands. City leaders, once bitten and twice shy, are hoping to apply as much influence as they can, and have scored a win on that front by getting the city manager a literal seat at the table where that decision will be made.
How Rare is This ‘Cotton Candy’ Lobster Found in New Hampshire?
A very rare lobster called 'cotton candy' was caught off of New Castle, New Hampshire. Seacoast Online says that Joseph Kramer, who's a merchant marine, caught a rare cotton candy lobster off of New Castle. The Seacoast Science Center says it's extremely rare as in 1-in-100 million. That looks like...
City Council greenlights final design contract for downtown Keene revamp
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – The Keene City Council is poised to advance the final design phase of its downtown infrastructure overhaul, marking a crucial milestone in revitalizing the city. On Thursday, the City Council’s Finance, Organization, and Personnel (FOP) Committee unanimously endorsed City Manager Elizabeth Dragon to negotiate and finalize a design contract with Stantec, an engineering consulting firm, for up to $1.23 million.
Meet the New Hampshire athletes competing in Paris Olympics
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Team USA is made up of close to 600 athletes across 31 different sports for this year’s Olympics, including several with ties to the Granite State. Elle Purrier St. Pierre (Track and Field) of University of New Hampshire. Isalys Quiñones (Women's Basketball - Puerto Rico)...
As Vermont’s weather worsens, emergency communications aren’t reaching all of its rural residents
Local officials say they can only do so much, and only a fraction of Vermonters have signed up for the state-level emergency alert system. Read the story on VTDigger here: As Vermont’s weather worsens, emergency communications aren’t reaching all of its rural residents.
Colchester Little League stages late rally to claim 8-to-10-year-old state crown
The 8-to-10-year-old all-stars from Colchester Little League "grinded" all summer long. They were rewarded for it Saturday. Down to their last out with the bases empty, Colchester pulled off...
A drone’s-eye view of the July 10-11 flood
Community conversations have already begun about flood mitigation measures that could lessen the impact of future floods on Waterbury and the surrounding communities. Ahead of the July 29 Waterbury Select Board meeting to discuss potential projects that could be funded through federal grants, we share a collection of aerial photos captured on the morning of July 11 by photographer Gordon Miller.
Best of Vermont Summer Festival music lineup
LUDLOW, Vt. – The Best of Vermont Summer Festival is thrilled to announce the talented musicians and artists set to take the stage at this year’s festival on Aug. 24 and 25. Celebrating the essence of summer in Vermont, the festival promises a delightful showcase of the state’s finest offerings, including handcrafted artisan products, local cheeses, maple treats, ice cream, craft beverages, Vermont specialty foods, woodwork, fine art, agriculture demos, kids’ activities, antique tractor displays, and much more.
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