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NH Daily News Recap

Tuesday Sep 8, 2026

Monday Sep 7, 2026

Boston Globe

Local Teamsters and the union’s Massachusetts-based chief at odds in crucial N.H. Senate race

Concord Monitor

Field of Concord school board incumbents unclear; filing period runs Sept. 4 – 14

Granite Geek: Talking about A.I. at Science Cafe

NH job picture improves, but challenges remain, study finds

InDepthNH

Democratic U.S. House Candidate Maura Sullivan Visits Business in Dover, NH

Keene Sentinel

Two area school districts see test score improvements

NH Bulletin

The 1st Congressional District: Eastern NH voters have plenty of options Tuesday

The 2nd Congressional District: As Goodlander seeks reelection, three say she hasn’t earned it

U.S. Senate: Here’s what separates Manzur and Pappas, Brown and Sununu

NHBR

Merrimack Anheuser-Busch Property purchased by United Therapeutics Corporation

NHPR

Another candidate drops out of 1st District Democratic race, as primary campaign nears end

At a Labor Day weekend rally in Concord, the economy and politics are top of mind

Literature program gets grant to support recovery services and combat opioid epidemic

Seacoast Online

No mail on Labor Day 2026? Here’s what USPS customers can do

Union Leader

Chichester man indicted for allegedly operating $25M 'hawala' business

Prestigious Patriot Award presented to Elliot’s Cardiac Intensive Care Unit managers

Urrutia drops out, endorses Shaheen in 'two-person' race

WMUR

Candidates for Senate race rally support before Tuesday's primaries in NH

Christian Urrutia drops out of NH-01 race, endorses Stefany Shaheen

Fire departments, community gather for dignified transfer of fallen Raymond firefighter

Hopkinton State Fair sees crowds for Labor Day weekend in NH

How are recent US-Iran strikes impacting gas prices this holiday weekend?

Lone U.S. Senate primary debate shows Democrats could face post-primary division | CloseUp

NH's Business: NH still ranks last in nation for state support of public education

NH-01 debates feature targeted attacks on leading candidates | CloseUp

NH-02 primary clashes tee up possible rematch of viral 2024 debate | CloseUp

Officials: New Hampshire ocean rescues declined in 2026

Sunday Sep 6, 2026

Concord Monitor

Manchester airport joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network

What to know before you vote Tuesday (except who to vote for — that’s up to you)

Eagle-Tribune

Beach fun keeps going long after summer ends

InDepthNH

Distant Dome: Pocketbook Issues Unite New Hampshire and Massachusetts Residents

Firefighters Line Highways To Honor Fallen Firefighter Firefighter Eric Phillips

Manzur, Pappas Debate over ICE Reform, Support for Israel, and Funding Police

Laconia Daily Sun

Committee open to ideas for items to include in time capsule, to be be buried at Meredith Old Home Day

Future of Libby Museum still hangs in the balance

Nashua Telegraph

Greggs are finalists in America’s Favorite Couple competition

Southern NH communities announce remembrance ceremonies for 25th anniversary of 9/11

NHPR

How one small Concord farm is meeting high demand for local greens

Seacoast Online

New Hampshire primary election voter guide: Who you'll see on ballot

Union Leader

How Bedford’s Chris Violette and his film-school friends scored a nationwide theatrical release

Raymond firefighter dies after suffering medical emergency

Valley News

Businesses bracing for potential tariff impact on foliage season

Enfield developer seeks permit for wetland road crossing

WMUR

25th annual Cruisin' Downtown car show supports NH children, families

Democratic 1st District candidates make weekend push in campaigns ahead of primary election

Former Navy Secretary Ray Mabus endorses Maura Sullivan in 1st Congressional District race

Former US Rep. Carol Shea-Porter endorses Stefany Shaheen in 1st Congressional District race

Gluten Never Ever expo draws crowds to Milford

Judge blocks Trump administration's mail voting restrictions. What does this mean for the midterms?

Niece of couple who claimed to have encountered UFO in 1960s speaks at Exeter UFO Festival

Raymond firefighter dies in line of duty

Saturday Sep 5, 2026

Boston Globe

Niece of N.H. couple famous for alien abduction story to speak at Exeter UFO Festival

Concord Monitor

As eligibility shifts, nearly 300 in N.H. will lose Medicaid coverage. An 86-year-old Ukrainian woman is among them.

Hackers got access to some N.H. Supreme Court files

Hopkinton State Fair returns for Labor Day weekend

Tax relief or environmental threat? Bow residents divided over possible data center

Conway Daily Sun

Experts forecasting delayed but extended colorful foliage season

N.H. Primary Election polling times and locations

New Hampshire's last September primary is next Tuesday

Foster's Daily Democrat

UNH vs. Syracuse football bet: NH maple syrup vs. Dinosaur Bar‑B‑Que

InDepthNH

Tuesday’s NH Primaries: Know Before You Go

Keene Sentinel

Another Troy town employee leaves post

Collinsworth makes the happy tails happen

DiMezzo, Jones square off in primary for Keene House district

Energy of the Owls

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Should it be illegal to fly the Confederate flag on public property?
Honestly all anyone that tries to censor or prohibit this flag from being flown, let alone displayed {are}is… read more
- LordFeromir
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Should New Hampshire allow hunting with an air rifle?
Helen, I'm sorry but pretty much every single sentence you wrote is false. This new law is for PCP airguns, not CO2 or… read more
- KTPGUNS
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Should New Hampshire allow hunting with an air rifle?
Thank God that taking small and large game (deer, moose, bear) will be legal for the 2025 hunting season, as it was… read more
- KTPGUNS
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Stand Your Ground/Castle Doctrine
I'm all for guns being easy to get for law abiding citizens, but obviously each NCIC check has to be tied to make,… read more
- KTPGUNS
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Stand Your Ground/Castle Doctrine
I'm very thankful to live in NH. Guns being my entire life, including my livelihood. It's no secret tho that our voting… read more
- KTPGUNS
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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
False accusations aren't always reported to DHHS. Even though it is Mandatory that they are. In my case, a tenant… read more
- Wilberta
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Should NH set an age minimum for operating ATVs?
Freedom always includes some level of risk. I learned to drive by operating farm equipment as soon as I was strong… read more
- Kurt
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Bill would stop NH towns from banning short term rentals
With residential housing in very short supply, short-term rental exacerbates the problem and drives up the cost of… read more
- Kurt
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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
Yes. The key here is "intentional". Charges would not be filed if there was any substance to a charge being found… read more
- Kurt
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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
The issue isn't the chilling effect on reporting issues. The issue is that people are being abused by this reporting… read more
- John
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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
Yes. I hear people say things like “but what if there’s real abuse and they are too afraid to file a claim?”. However,… read more
- Ali
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Should NH set an age minimum for operating ATVs?
I think you people should leave parents to be parents and stop trying to control everyone. Please take note. that no… read more
- chuck
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A tale of "Crookies and Cream": Should NH allow raw milk ice cream?
If people want to ingest infant calf growth formula produced by mother cows to nurse newborn babies, calves, known to… read more
- Kale eater
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Bill would stop NH towns from banning short term rentals
In the " Live Free Or Die " state, I should be able to do as I wish with my property, as long as I comply with common… read more
- Kale eater
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Stricter motorcycle noise enforcement?
I agree with restricting load exhaust noice, but it should be all vehicles not just motorcycles
- Buck
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NH Daily News Recap

Tuesday Sep 8, 2026

Boston Globe

Concord Monitor

Conway Daily Sun

Foster's Daily Democrat

InDepthNH

Keene Sentinel

Laconia Daily Sun

Nashua Telegraph

NH Bulletin

NHPR

Seacoast Online

Union Leader

WMUR

Monday Sep 7, 2026

Boston Globe

Concord Monitor

InDepthNH

Keene Sentinel

NH Bulletin

NHBR

NHPR

Seacoast Online

Union Leader

WMUR

Sunday Sep 6, 2026

Concord Monitor

Eagle-Tribune

InDepthNH

Laconia Daily Sun

Nashua Telegraph

NHPR

Seacoast Online

Union Leader

Valley News

WMUR

Saturday Sep 5, 2026

Boston Globe

Concord Monitor

Conway Daily Sun

Foster's Daily Democrat

InDepthNH

Keene Sentinel

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