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More than 13,000 people came together to raise £3.6 million for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance's move to a new base that will help save more lives. The successful campaign funded a purpose-built airbase near Southampton Airport, cutting response times so crews can reach nearly every patient within 10 minutes.
A new outpatient addiction treatment center opened Monday in Claremont, New Hampshire, bringing critical care closer to a community hit hard by overdoses. The facility offers same-day walk-in services, eliminating travel barriers that previously kept many people from getting help.
When seven-year-old Ben O'Reilly struggled with isolation as the only deaf student in his New Hampshire district, his entire school learned sign language to include him. What started with a few classmates has transformed into a schoolwide embrace of communication and belonging.
A New Hampshire casino gave away $12.6 million to local charities in 2025, bringing its six-year total to over $41 million. The donations funded everything from hunger relief to early childhood education across the region.
Family Promise of Southern New Hampshire helped prevent homelessness for 2,535 people last year, 42 times more than in 2020. Now they need volunteers to babysit during life-changing classes that keep families housed.
A small New Hampshire ski area is giving away free lift tickets during school vacation week thanks to a local foundation grant. The volunteer-run hill is asking the community to help keep the slopes open for families who can't afford expensive ski resorts.
A small New Hampshire community raised $10.7 million to build a year-round recreation center that will give kids and families four extra months of indoor sports and activities. The 33,500-square-foot facility, 20 years in the making, opens next winter at The Nick recreation park in Wolfeboro. #
Middle schoolers in Rye, New Hampshire built a tiny 5.5-foot boat that survived 462 days at sea, hurricanes, and 8,300 miles of ocean to reach Norway. Inside, Norwegian students discovered colorful artwork, acorns, and handmade treasures that sparked an instant friendship across the Atlantic.
Ten high school students from New Hampshire spent their Monday building furniture, battling bugs, and removing invasive plants at a Maine nature center. Their hands-on work transformed the visitor experience at Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center.
A Rhode Island rescue team raced to save 71 parrots living in a freezing barn without electricity or water after predators had already attacked some birds. Now safe and receiving medical care, these colorful survivors are getting a second chance at life.
When seven-year-old Ben O'Reilly felt isolated as his school's only deaf student, his classmates started a movement that changed everything. Now the whole school can sign with him.
New Hampshire just voted to give volunteer firefighters, EMTs, and police officers the same mental health resources that state employees get. The bipartisan bill recognizes that 78% of New Hampshire residents rely on volunteer or partially volunteer emergency departments.
A crumbling Battle of Britain control tower in Hampshire is getting a £700,000 makeover into a holiday home that will share space with six species of resident bats. The restoration will preserve both wartime history and the protected animals that have called the building home for years.
A 66-year-old hiker who fell on a remote New Hampshire trail was airlifted to safety after spending a night in the mountains. The successful rescue showcases the quick response of emergency teams in challenging terrain.
A first grader in Berlin, New Hampshire, is proving you're never too young to brighten someone's day. Ivy hand-painted vases, arranged fresh flowers, and personally delivered them to local nursing home residents.
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is using $900,000 in federal funds to create New Hampshire's first specialized inpatient treatment program for pregnant women with substance use disorder. The program will help mothers safely start recovery while preparing to welcome their babies.
After two decades of volunteers helping tiny frogs cross deadly roads on rainy nights, New Hampshire is building its first amphibian tunnels. The project could cut roadkill by 94%.
Two skiers trapped in waist-deep snow and zero visibility on Mount Moosilauke's summit were found safe after a six-hour rescue mission. New Hampshire rescuers used snowmobiles and hiked through brutal conditions to bring them home. #
Paul Gagnon spent five decades serving his New Hampshire community as a firefighter, police officer, and mentor who made everyone feel heard. His daughter says the stories pouring in since his passing prove he was "a lot of people's hero."
Madison Beauregard just became the first girl in New Hampshire history to win four consecutive state wrestling championships. The Concord High senior dominated her final match 9-0, pushing through years of proving herself as the only girl on a 50-person team.
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