AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoForest Research Update: Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest will stay open after the U.S. Forest Service’s sweeping research-station shutdown plan—while USDA is now set to “reexamine” the proposed closure of Bartlett Experimental Forest in the White Mountains, following talks involving Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen. Bridge & Road Disruptions: Drivers on the Piscataqua River Bridge (I-95) should expect shoulder closures and reduced speeds during Maine DOT’s routine safety inspection, with work running weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. over the next two weeks. Travel Mood Check: A new study finds Canadian visits to major U.S. metro areas are down about 42% during Trump’s second term—hitting places including New Hampshire—while another survey says many Americans are skipping summer trips due to rising costs. On the Ground for Summer: NH’s tourism season is also getting a boost from fresh airport growth and a steady stream of summer plans, from festivals to stargazing.
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