LRCC hosts first Big Crab Cook-Off competition for high school culinary students

LACONIA — Students from culinary programs at eight New Hampshire high schools filled the Culinary Arts kitchen at Lakes Region Community College on Oct. 28 to compete for top honors in the inaugural Big Crab Cook-Off Competition. A partnership...

Ready to hit the slopes? NH ski resorts set opening dates for the season

By USA Today Network via Reuters Connect Although there’s a nice chill in the air, it’s not time to hit the slopes in New Hampshire – yet. If you’re hoping to ski or snowboard at Gunstock Mountain Resort or Pats Peak, you’ll most likely be able to...

WATCH: Duffy warns of holiday travel disruptions if shutdown doesn’t end soon

Vice President JD Vance held a closed-door meeting at the White House on Thursday with aviation officials about the impact of the federal government shutdown. Watch Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s news briefing in the video player...

Why People Are Choosing New Hampshire Over Massachusetts?

When someone asks, “Is New Hampshire a good place to live?” It’s not a rhetorical question. In recent years, many people (especially from Massachusetts) have begun making the move north of the border, seeking a different quality of life. As we’ll...

Proposed bill aims to simplify school bus driver certifications between Vermont and New Hampshire

Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. WEST CANAAN — A Mascoma-area state legislator has proposed a bill that would make it easier for Vermont-licensed school bus drivers to become certified in New...

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

United, American CEOs to meet Vance as shutdown strains travel

(Bloomberg) -- US Vice President JD Vance said a prolonged government shutdown would likely snarl travel during the busy holiday period, as the administration seeks to ramp up pressure on Democrats over the funding standoff. Most Read from...

In ‘Queen Esther,’ John Irving travels back to ‘The Cider House Rules’

Novelist John Irving says he knew he was on track when he figured out how “Queen Esther” would end. Now he faced a new challenge: How the story began. “Like all my novels, that’s the thing I see most clearly or I don’t begin,” Irving says on a...

Civil servants deserve better

Two weeks into the government shutdown, we realized our passports were soon to expire. Our international travel is confined to visiting family and friends in Canada, but despite the president’s claim that Canada is just another U.S. state, we...

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...

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...

John Sununu enters New Hampshire Senate race

John Sununu officially entered the U.S. Senate race in New Hampshire on Wednesday, hoping to reclaim a seat he lost nearly two decades ago and boosting the GOP's chances of regaining a foothold in a region overwhelmingly represented by Democrats....

Senior Center travels to New Hampshire

The Chester County Senior Center recently returned from a nine-day trip to New Hampshire. The group of 47 traveled through nine states during the trip, from Sept. 27 to Oct. 5. They enjoyed train rides, bear shows, beautiful views, delicious food...

Former Sen. John Sununu announces another New Hampshire Senate run

New Hampshire Republican John E. Sununu announced a campaign for U.S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to reclaim a seat he lost nearly two decades ago and boosting the GOP’s chances of regaining a foothold in a region overwhelmingly represented by...

John Sununu enters GOP primary race in New Hampshire for the seat he lost in 2008

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Republican John E. Sununu announced a campaign for U.S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to reclaim a seat he lost nearly two decades ago and boosting the GOP’s chances of regaining a foothold in a region...

John Sununu Enters GOP Senate Primary Race In New Hampshire

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Republican John E. Sununu announced a campaign for U.S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to reclaim a seat he lost nearly two decades ago and boosting the GOP’s chances of regaining a foothold in a region...

Fewer options, more confusion for Medicare enrollment in New Hampshire this year

The enrollment period for Medicare began Oct. 15 and lasts until Dec. 7. But this year, there are fewer options for Medicare Advantage plans, requiring more work for many patients and healthcare providers during and after enrollment. Major...

Cooler, drier weather expected across NH through weekend

Cooler, drier weather expected across New Hampshire through weekend Thanks for watching. I'm meteorologist Jacqueline Thomas. Heading through this week, we've finally seen some bouts of beneficial rainfall, including through the day today. We...

Former senator John E. Sununu enters GOP primary race in New Hampshire

By HOLLY RAMER and JOEY CAPPELLETTI CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Republican John E. Sununu announced a campaign for U.S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to reclaim a seat he lost nearly two decades ago and boosting the GOP’s chances of regaining...

Video: Cooler temperatures move into New Hampshire

Scattered showers and downpours possible Wednesday into the evening, then clearing. Temperatures trend a bit cooler than average, especially by the upcoming weekend.Turning partly cloudy tonight as a breeze kicks in. Lows in the 30s north to...