Local News in Merrimack County

Current and Former Free Staters Recall Joining and Leaving the Movement

Among the thousands of people who joined the Free State Project, some have stayed, like Jaime Hussey and Derek Proulx. Others, like former State Rep. Amanda Bouldin, D-Manchester and Leslee Petersen, left the movement after they realized it wasn’t what they expected.

InDepthNH Reporter Damien Fisher Honored For His Dogged Pursuit of Public Records

"Damien Fisher is a committed freelance journalist from New Hampshire, like Jim,” Diane Foley said. “While Jim was drawn to human stories in the Middle East, Damien has investigated equally important local stories."

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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.