News across Merrimack County

Distant Dome: Where is New Hampshire Headed
In that time the state has changed and whether that is good or bad depends on your perspective, but there have been some fundamental changes that few could have predicted a decade ago.

Lake Winni Water Quality In Decline, But With Change Can Be Saved for the Next Generation: Study Says
Lake Winnipesaukee is losing its water clarity and is suffering from human impacts, according to more than 40 years of research data, which was compiled together for the first time and released this week.
New Coalition Looks To Alert the Republican Party About the Free State Project
A new coalition of concerned citizens has entered the scene in New Hampshire, with the goal of waking up others to the negative impact it says the Free State Project has had on the Republican party.

Warmington in Statistical Tie With Gov. Kelly Ayotte
The latest UNH poll shows Democrat Cinde Warmington is statistically tied in the race with incumbent Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte.

8 sailors in Lincoln carrier group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says
Eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, which spent a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war, the Navy's top civilian leader said this week.

No Reality Allowed

Poll: Trump Approval Hits New Low in NH; Most Believe Iran Conflict Going Poorly
Two-thirds of New Hampshire residents disapprove of President Trump's handling of his job, the highest percentage to disapprove in either of his terms in office, and approval of his handling of the economy and foreign policy have fallen to record lows.

Social Media Post Calls for Assassinating all Elected NH Democrats
The X account of the Libertarian Party of NH Tuesday called for assassinating every elected Democrat in New Hampshire.

Celebrating Ali and Her Trusty Mom at Durham Sale
Every once in a while I witness someone doing a job with grace, dignity and perseverance and I feel the need to write and celebrate.
Overdue library magazine returned after 132 years
After the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire announced a fine freeze, a man has returned an overdue magazine published in 1894.