Meeting some of New Hampshire's Taylor Swift mega fans, known affectionately as 'Swifties'

Fourteen Grammys, 12 eras, officially hitting billionaire status – What is the one thing all of these have in common? Taylor Swift.The country singer turned international pop star has touched all parts of the world and left her mark on millions....

As fresh water gets saltier, New Hampshire looks for new ways to address the cause 

Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. Every year, more road salt seeps off roads into New Hampshire’s waterways, posing a mounting threat to drinking water and wildlife. While the state has voluntary...

Timing out heavy rain in New Hampshire ahead of Halloween

Rain is expected in New Hampshire at the end of the week. Most trick-or-treaters should avoid significant rainfall but may face gusty winds.THURSDAYRain will develop late Thursday, mostly in the evening, becoming heavy at times late Thursday night...

NH Man Accused OF Wrong-Way DWI: New Hampshire State Police Roundup

A man from California was accused of possessing several identifications after a spike strip stopped his car and blotters from around NH. Posted Tue, Oct 28, 2025 at 12:06 am ET CONCORD, NH — A man from Manchester was arrested on driving while...

‘It’s Just Amazing’: Tiny Vermont Town Becomes a Global Destination for ‘Beetlejuice’ Fans

For nearly four decades, the small town of East Corinth, Vermont — population around 1,500 — has drawn fans of Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice eager to see where the beloved 1988 horror-comedy came to life. “It was like one of those coming-of-age films...

Snowfall on Mount Washington, New Hampshire is Not Normal Right Now

Not long ago, Mount Washington got its first snowfall of the season, coming in at 1.6 inches, but experts are saying 'big deal,' this isn't normal October weather. READ MORE HERE: NH's First Snowfall of the Season Lands on Mount Washington We just...

Rain expected at end of the week in New Hampshire; could trick-or-treaters encounter rain?

Rain expected at end of the week in New Hampshire; could trick-or-treaters encounter rain? Good Monday morning. *** cool fall weather pattern continues with times of unsettled weather through the work week. In fact, not everyone escaping the...

Over 20 stranded hikers rescued from New Hampshire mountain

20 unprepared hikers rescued from a 4,000-foot peak in New Hampshire when winter weather hits

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New Hampshire bill would provide state reciprocity for Vermont bus driver licenses

Mascoma School District buses wait to take students home at the end of the school day in West Canaan, N.H. on Thursday, Aug. 28. Photo by Jennifer Hauck/Valley News This story by Liz Sauchelli was first published in the Valley News on Oct. 23,...

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...

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...

20 hypothermic hikers prompt rescue from New Hampshire mountain

Twenty hikers were rescued from Mount Washington in New Hampshire on Saturday, according to Andrew Vilaine, the assistant general manager at The Mount Washington Cog Railway. Vilaine said that while operating the train to the mountain’s summit, he...

Clouds, some showers possible in parts of New Hampshire

Clouds, some showers possible in parts of New Hampshire Still *** bit unsettled on this Sunday with more clouds, *** few widely scattered showers possible at times today. In fact, we could even see *** few wet snowflakes mixing in in far northern...

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...

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...

Chilly, mostly dry conditions expected this weekend in New Hampshire

Chilly, mostly dry conditions expected this weekend in New Hampshire Good Saturday morning, *** cooler weather pattern taking over this weekend after what has been *** mild month of October in Concord. Uh, we are averaging about 3 degrees above...

Dispute Between Black Mountain and Jackson Intensifies Over Liquor License

Above, the mid-mountain Alpine Cabin is pictured. PAULA TRACY photo By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org JACKSON – It’s a new day for Black Mountain, the oldest ski area in the state. But what should be an exciting time as winter nears is instead a time...

“Debilitating” secret of Jennifer Aniston’s new boyfriend revealed

Jennifer Aniston’s love for her new hypnotherapist boyfriend couldn’t be clearer – with the former Friends star describing him as “cherished” in a gushing Instagram post. And yet behind the couple’s joyous romantic union, Jim Curtis has endured a...

48x13: Middler schooler Amelia Krautmann climbs her way to victory over New Hampshire's 4,000-footers

The most striking thing about Amelia Krautmann is not that she finished hiking the 48 peaks in New Hampshire 4,000 feet or higher before her 13th birthday on Oct. 26, but the wisdom she accumulated over the journey. She’s learned the peace that...