Study recommends barrier fencing to prevent suicides on the I-95 bridge in Portsmouth Additional safety measures are recommended for the I-95 bridge that spans the Piscataqua River between Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine, to try to prevent suicides from the high-level bridge.

Wire net and rod fencing systems have been recommended for potential installation on the Piscataqua River Bridge to reduce future deaths by suicide off the Interstate 95 span.

Teen birth rates hit another historical low in 2025, CDC says The teen birth rate continues its decades-long downward trend. Researchers say many factors are at play, including less sexual activity and more access to contraception and abortion.

The teenage birth rate in the U.S. fell by 7% in 2025, continuing decades of decline, according to a report published Thursday by the National Center for Health Statistics.

A Rhode Island man owns 400 antique stoves -- and they're still in demand Emory Pineo and his son restore rare 1800s stoves, some used in Hollywood films and sought after for off-grid living

Former Barrington Middle School science teacher Emory Pineo is a self-taught repairman who fixes, refurbishes, reconstructs and collects heavy metal heaters. He’s been doing it for a half-century.

“Paleo stoveologist,” Pineo says laughingly. “That’s what we call us.”

Your Weekend in NH: Coffee, kilts, and a creativity swap From fantasy mapmaking in Holderness to a short-play festival in Manchester and a fiber arts fun day in Albany, this weekend brings a mix of creativity and community across New Hampshire. Live local m...

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From fantasy mapmaking in Holderness, to a short-play festival in Manchester and a fiber arts fun day in Albany, this weekend brings a mix of creativity and community across New Hampshire.

Nonprofit planning for new general store in historic Grafton Center Meetinghouse Mascoma Valley Preservation would continue to own the Grafton Center Meetinghouse building. The non-profit group has identified a need for a store, where the Grafton Country Store closed in 2018.

Mascoma Valley Preservation is seeking a proprietor to operate a general store scheduled to open in September on the first floor of the Grafton Center Meetinghouse on Route 4.

President Trump said late Wednesday that U.S. forces deployed in the Middle East will "remain in place" until an agreement is reached with Iran, and its implementation takes hold.

Lakes Region communities say natural gas moratorium is hurting housing development A Liberty Utilities executive said the company informed state regulators in 2024 they anticipated a lack of capacity for gas service in the area. But residents and developers say the moratorium took t...

The moratorium has been a source of frustration for residents and local developers, who said Liberty Utilities has denied gas service to buildings, and has declined to re-start gas service at sites that disconnected for construction projects.

Legislators seek a safe path for New Hampshire to join ‘plug and play’ solar trend The devices, also called “portable solar,” consist of standalone solar panels that can be plugged into a wall outlet. They feed electricity back into the home, offsetting some electricity use.

Proponents of a bill to regulate “plug-in solar” in New Hampshire believe the devices would democratize access to the solar energy shining on the Granite State in a time of energy uncertainty. But they also want to tread carefully, they said, to avoid potentially dangerous pitfalls.

'The deep stuff': With hope for healing, women jailed on Cape Cod are writing their life stories Three years ago, a woman incarcerated in the Barnstable County jail asked a member of the sheriff’s staff for help with her writing. The jail’s response became a class for incarcerated women on writin...

Three years ago, a woman incarcerated in the Barnstable County jail asked a member of the sheriff’s staff for help with her writing. The jail’s response became a class for incarcerated women on writing their own life stories. A CAI reporter joined the class for a day.

Some NH judges push back on proposal to make judicial evaluations public Proponents of the bill say making judges’ evaluations public would increase trust in the courts. The three judges who testified against the bill say it would make it harder for judges to do their job.

A bill that would make it easier for the public to see evaluation reports of the state’s judges is getting pushback from several members of the judiciary itself.

For these sugarmakers, maple runs in the family For many sugarmakers, the men and women who make maple syrup and sugar products, it's a family affair in New Hampshire and New England. Some long-time farmers continue the tradition, while welcoming n...

Dave Clark’s family has been sugaring for 133 years, but he said he isn’t sure what’s going to happen to the sugarbush after he taps his last tree.

Throughout the Monadnock Region, maple legacies are ending, as people with family ties to the industry make choices about their futures.

Telehealth abortion will remain available for now, after a federal judge's ruling The abortion pill mifepristone must undergo a safety review by the FDA, the judge said. Louisiana's case seeking to ban its use through telemedicine will proceed after that review.

A federal judge in Louisiana ruled Tuesday that access to a drug used in abortions can remain as it is nationally for the moment. The judge granted a request from the FDA to put a hold on the case for now while the agency completes its own review of the safety of mifepristone.

Photos: NASA releases first images from moon flyby During the mission's loop around the moon, the crew took geological observations of places of interest on the lunar surface using their own eyes and snapping thousands of photos of the surface.

The Artemis II astronauts are making their way back to Earth after the lunar flyby. These are the photos they captured while looping around the moon.

Battery in EV from Bedford toll crash re-ignited days later Yevgeny "Eugene" Mirman, an actor on Bob's Burgers comedy show, was driving the Lucid Gravity ev car when it crashed at the Bedford toll place March 31, 2026.

The electric vehicle involved in a crash at the Bedford tolls last week caught fire again in Merrimack, where it had been towed. The incident highlights a big downside of EVs: After a crash their batteries can re-ignite without much warning, and the resulting blaze is hard to control.

National report estimates 14k to 29k could lose Medicaid in New Hampshire due to recent law Loses depend largely on how state lawmakers interpret new changes to Medicaid provisions and requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

A new national report estimates that 14,000 to 29,000 people in New Hampshire could lose Medicaid because of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the signature legislation of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House.

Gas, EV charging rates climb in NH, nationally Gas prices are the highest they’ve been in four years. EV charging rates in N.H. are currently among the most expensive in the country.

Driving in New Hampshire, regardless of what type of vehicle you drive, is getting more expensive. Nationally, last week the average price for a gallon of gas hit $4.06, the highest rate since 2022.

Dr. Jennifer Hunt named dean of Dartmouth's medical school Hunt, a pathologist, is the first woman to lead Dartmouth College's Geisel School of Medicine in its 229-year history.

Dr. Jennifer Hunt has been named the new dean of Dartmouth College’s Geisel School of Medicine.

Hunt, a pathologist, will be the first woman to lead the medical school, which was founded 229 years ago in 1797.

Student IDs no longer permitted for NH voter identification Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed the new law last week. Critics say it will make it harder for some voters to cast ballots.

Students who are eligible to vote in New Hampshire will now need to show a government-issued photo ID, like a passport or drivers license, to cast ballots. That’s after Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill last week outlawing the use of school IDs to verify a voter’s identity at the polls.

April showers haven't alleviated New Hampshire's drought conditions Experts say the wet spring weather has kept conditions in New Hampshire at the ‘status quo.’

April so far has brought plenty of showers across New Hampshire, but it hasn't been enough to alleviate the state’s long-running drought.

According to the most recent data, about 80% of the state is still experiencing drought conditions, which stretch back to summer.

Spring fling: As closing time nears for NH ski areas, some look to extend season New Hampshire ski mountain managers continue to try to make the most of a strong downhill season.

A number of ski areas continue to spin their lifts in New Hampshire, though some made Easter weekend their season finale. https://bit.ly/3PTR027

These dogs were on the hunt in Concord . . . for Easter eggs The K9 Adventure Club hosted its first Easter dog parade over the holiday weekend in Concord.

Dogs in shark rain coats, bunny ears and duck bandanas descended onto the State House lawn in Concord on Sunday.

It was organized by K9 Adventure Club, which hosts social events for pets and their people across the state. https://bit.ly/4mdNsUh

Northfield woman shot and killed by police The shooting occurred early Monday morning at a home in Northfield after police responded to a domestic disturbance.

A woman is dead after being shot by police in Northfield early Monday morning.

The New Hampshire Attorney General’s office said police officers responded to a home for a domestic disturbance call, and the woman was shot by one of the responding officers, and died at the scene.

Trump set to hold press conference after profanity-laced post on Iran The president has had mixed messages about how and when the U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran will end.

President Trump is holding a press conference at 1 p.m. on Monday afternoon, his first since the U.S. and Israel launched a war with Iran more than a month ago.

Officials say Raymond man dead after shooting police officer in standoff The officer's injuries are not life-threatening, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General's office.

A Raymond man is dead after a standoff with police in which he shot one officer, the New Hampshire Attorney General's office said.

Matthew Masse, 38, was found dead late Saturday in a wooded area, after an hours-long search and an exchange of gunfire with police. https://bit.ly/41hhzkb

Homegrown NH: Prune now to enjoy peaches this summer What to be aware of if you’re tending a peach tree and hoping for lots of juicy peaches this summer.

Peach trees have been cultivated in New Hampshire for over a century, relying on cold-hardy varieties that can survive New Hampshire winters. And trees pruned in a specific way can produce more fruit.

Homegrown NH host Emma Erler, walks through how to prune your peach tree for the best results.

Police officer shot; armed suspect at large in Raymond A police officer was shot by a man who was allegedly shooting at his family members in Raymond on Saturday. Police said the gunman was still at large early Saturday evening.

A police officer responding to a report of a man shooting at his family members in Raymond on Saturday was shot when the man opened fire on police at the scene, according to state police. https://bit.ly/48ghe57

Cosmically Curious: Artemis II is more than just a victory lap For this edition of Cosmically Curious, we sat down with John Gianforte, lead observer at the University of New Hampshire (UNH), to ask a fair question: If we already conquered the Moon decades ago, a...

Last week, Artemis II lifted off. The astronauts on board are currently circling the moon and are set to return to Earth at the end of their 10-day mission. We sat down with John Gianforte, lead observer at UNH, to ask:

If we already conquered the moon decades ago, are we simply "doing laps" now?

As hoops betting spikes, it's New Hampshire and other states vs. prediction markets In New Hampshire and states with legalized sports gambling, wagering helps fund government services. But now competitors like Kalshi and Polymarket are getting a cut of the action.

"We have a revenue model for our sports betting that allows us to pay for education and other state services that Kalshi is completely going around by avoiding our gaming laws," said state Sen. Tim Lang. "They should not be able to skirt our state laws."

Bill proposes toll increase for out-of-state drivers to help fund NH highway upgrades The bill would increase toll rates on the New Hampshire turnpike system for drivers who use cash and non-NH E-ZPass users, to support projects in the state's 10-year transportation improvement plan.

A report released this week by a national transportation research group concluded that keeping New Hampshire’s roads and bridges safe would require more work than the state has funds to cover.

NH AG: Police officers justified in Keene, Hampstead shootings involving mental health New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella announced April 2 that law enforcement officers were legally justified in the use of force in separate police shootings in Keene and Hampstead.

Law enforcement officers were legally justified in two separate shootings, one in Keene and one in Hampstead, both involving individuals who were experiencing mental health crises, New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office found.