New Hampshire distillery makes some of the best craft specialty spirits in the country, per USA TODAY

One New Hampshire distillery is home to some of the best specialty craft spirits in the country, according to USA TODAY’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. The annual awards highlight the best in travel, food and lifestyle, and winners are chosen by...

Some NH towns saw more than 1 inch of rain Wednesday as drought persists

Several New Hampshire communities saw around an inch of rain on Wednesday, as the state is still stuck in a significant drought. The latest U.S. Drought Monitor report released Thursday morning showed no changes from last week's report, which said...

After seasonable weekend, temperatures to cool off more in New Hampshire

After seasonable weekend, temperatures to cool off more in New Hampshire Temperatures back into the 50s to near 60 for the next couple of afternoons, but as you will notice thereafter, we start cooling off. It sets up *** dry weekend, but cooler...

The One New Hampshire Airbnb You Need to Book for Epic Dark Sky Views

Nearly two decades later, John E. Sununu wants New Hampshire to send him back to the U.S. Senate

John E. Sununu, a Republican who served in the U.S. Senate from 2003 to 2009, announced Wednesday he’s officially seeking a return in 2026. “Maybe you’re surprised to hear that I’m running for the Senate again,” Sununu said in his campaign launch...

New Hampshire implements new requirements for absentee voting

Last month, two state voting laws went into effect that will require absentee voters to submit photo IDs along with documentation of citizenship, age, domicile and identity. The new laws, S.B. 218 and S.B. 287, come as President Donald Trump has...

Who’s New Hampshire’s biggest landowner? The biggest private land owner owns 23,000 acres

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect New Hampshire might not be a big state, but how much land the largest landowner has might surprise you. The World Population Review drew on 2025 data and found the biggest land owners in each state of the...

Opinion: It’s not the lattes. New Hampshire’s affordability crisis is real.

Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Every time we post on social media about New Hampshire’s affordability crisis, the comments pour in. “Young people are lazy. If they worked harder, they could...

Senators watch the weird New Hampshire Republican primary

National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Tim Scott is “all-in” for former Sen. John E. Sununu in New Hampshire. But it’s a tough spot for some Republicans who served with his rival, former Sen. Scott Brown. It’s pretty rare to have two...

NOAA winter 2025-26 forecast: How cold will get in New Hampshire?

Expect an average winter this December, January and February, a federal weather report said. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts that New Hampshire, unlike southern New England, will experience equal chances of normal...

Menna: The Myth of Choice in New Hampshire's New School Voucher Law

On June 10, Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed S.B. 295, dramatically expanding New Hampshire’s Education Freedom Accounts with state-funded savings accounts that allow K-12 students to use public tax dollars for private school tuition, tutoring...

Caffè Nero Opens First New Hampshire Location At The Mall At Rockingham Park

SALEM, NH — The Mall at Rockingham Park, New England’s premier destination for tax-free and fashion-forward shopping, is proud to announce the opening of premium European coffee house Caffè Nero. The cafe, which opened Sunday, is the first Caffè...

'I got to work with this guy' Kidnapped New Hampshire teen bonded with captor to survive 9 months of torture

A teenage kidnap victim who vanished without a trace before turning up at her family home nine months later in the same exact outfit she was wearing when she was abducted says 'working with' her capture saved her life. Abby Hernandez was 14 years...

John Sununu launches Senate comeback bid in New Hampshire

New Hampshire poised to become first state to leave ozone compact

When New Hampshire state lawmakers this year scrapped an annual car inspection requirement, supporters hailed it as a straightforward win for consumers. But the requirement’s demise also carries a broader ripple effect: prodding the state to exit...

New Hampshire Supreme Court justice can't keep smirk off her face as she returns to bench just a week after she was convicted of CORRUPTION

A disgraced New Hampshire Supreme Court justice has returned to the bench with a smirk on her face just a week after she was convicted of corruption. Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi, 69, made history for all the wrong reasons this month as she became...

New Hampshire Lawmakers Announce Plans For Marijuana, Psychedelics And Hemp Bills For 2026 Session

New Hampshire lawmakers are gearing up for a busy 2026 session when it comes to cannabis and psychedelics, filing at least a dozen requests for legislative staff to draft reform bills they plan to file next year. That includes proposals to...

18 rabbits rescued from unsafe breeding operation in New Hampshire

MILFORD, New Hampshire (WGME) -- Over a dozen rabbits have been rescued from a backyard breeding operation in Milford, New Hampshire, after the animals were found living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. The Animal Rescue League of New...

New Hampshire man appears in York County court on attempted murder charge

Election 2026 Senate New Hampshire

New Hampshire Republican John E. Sununu has announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat he lost nearly 20 years ago. Sununu is seeking the Republican nomination for the seat being vacated by U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, a Democrat who ousted him...