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Five Decade NH Educator Passes Away; Best Pizza Slice In New Hampshire; More: PM Patch
Posted Wed, Aug 27, 2025 at 4:16 pm ET|Updated Wed, Aug 27, 2025 at 9:49 pm ET 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...

Federal judge appears skeptical of New Hampshire anti-DEI law
Since 1990, New Hampshire public schools have been required to give students with disabilities personalized plans. Known as individualized education programs, the plans are the key mechanism by which parents ensure that their child has services...

NH company aims to prevent school shootings
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The last thing you want to think about when sending your child off to school is tragedy. However, school shootings are a devastating reality that parents and schools across our region must think about. A New Hampshire...

Bruce Willis’ diagnosis shines light on dementia care in New Hampshire
Click here for updates on this story HAMPTON, New Hampshire (WMUR) — Millions of Americans are living with dementia, and actor Bruce Willis’ diagnosis of one form of the condition has highlighted the resources available in New Hampshire for...

GSAS Lines Up New Hampshire Antiques Week
The energy during GSAS’s early buying hour was close to a feeding frenzy, and not just because of the show’s complimentary coffee and baked goods. Review & Onsite Photos by Z.G. Burnett MILFORD, N.H. — Granite State Antique Shows (GSAS) opened New...

North Dakota And Alaska Earn Spots As Hardest-Working States. California Places 45th, New York 46th And Michigan Is The Lowest-Ranked
Americans work more hours than people in many other developed countries, and a new WalletHub study shows that people in some U.S. states are working especially hard—even when they don't have to. Where Americans Work The Hardest WalletHub compared...

Ross Berry addresses policy consistency and education issues in latest social media posts
Ross Berry, New Hampshire State Representative for Hillsborough 44th District | FacebookRoss Berry, New Hampshire State Representative for Hillsborough 44th District | Facebook Ross Berry, a political commentator and public figure, made several...

9 famous people who went to New Hampshire colleges
Numerous famous people have attended New Hampshire colleges over the years. Here are nine names you might recognize. One of my favorite feelings is when you have a moment of clarity that makes you realize just how small the world really is—in a...

DEA makes mass arrests in New Hampshire fentanyl and meth bust tied to Sinaloa cartel
Michael Brown, a former DEA Senior Special Agent, warns that luxury getaway towns like Montauk are increasingly targeted by drug traffickers who spike cocaine and counterfeit pills with fentanyl. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Federal...

Laconia High School Athletic Hall of Fame to add four new names in October
LACONIA — The Laconia High School Athletic Department recently announced the induction of four alumni into the Laconia High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18, beginning with a social hour at 5 p.m....

Trump’s Governance by Threat Appears To Be Working — When It Comes to Scaling Back Illegal Immigration, at Least
The Constitution of the United States lays out a complex scheme of governance that has mostly worked for the 237 years since it became effective with the ratification of the ninth state, New Hampshire, in 1788. There have been exceptions, of...

NH company aims to prevent school shootings
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The last thing you want to think about when sending your child off to school is tragedy. However, school shootings are a devastating reality that parents and schools across our region must think about. A New Hampshire...
INTEL FROM THE IVORY TOWER: Can Red Flag Laws Reduce School Shootings?
As we mourn the dead and wounded at the school shooting at the church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we must ask ourselves what could be done. For years, some answered nothing. Suddenly, everyone seems to have a solution. No law would stop every...

Another change to immigration policy; Belichick loses debut | Hot off the Wire podcast
ICE is showing up to interview parents hoping to reunite with their children who entered US alone. Final preparations for trial of man accused of attempting to assassinate Trump in Florida. Xi and Putin reaffirm 'old friend' ties in the face of US...

Attempted Trump assassination trial begins. And, South Korea to fly 300 workers home
Good morning. You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today's stop stories Jury selection begins today in the trial...

Mary Barra for president? Why old school Republicans may need a celeb in '28.
Can a non-Trump Republican candidate be competitive in the GOP presidential primaries in 2028? The Republican Party has had its fights before between conservative and more moderate or reform factions ― General Dwight D. Eisenhower versus U.S. Sen...

Bruce Willis' diagnosis shines light on dementia care in New Hampshire
Millions of Americans are living with dementia, and actor Bruce Willis' diagnosis of one form of the condition has highlighted the resources available in New Hampshire for patients and their families.There are 7 million people in the United States...

School supply drives provide students with confidence as classes start Tuesday
With historic cost-of-living rates and unprecedented inflation affecting family budgets, shopping for school supplies is a challenge. In the Lakes Region, hundreds of students will benefit from free backpacks and school supplies this year because...

Powerball Jackpot Zooms To $815 Million, the 7th Largest In History: New Hampshire Lottery
CONCORD, NH — There was no winner for Powerball on Monday night, which means there have been 37 straight drawings without anyone picking the jackpot numbers. The lack of a winner since late May has led to the jackpot growing to $815 million, the...

Massachusetts Named One of the Happiest States in America
Massachusetts continues to be a state that many people want to experience. When it comes to the Bay State, it seems like there's no shortage of people who want a piece of the action. Who can blame them? Massachusetts has great career...