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Hundreds of homebound neighbors in New Hampshire's Cheshire County need volunteers willing to spare just one hour on weekday mornings. For many recipients, that brief meal delivery is their only face-to-face contact all day.
Ten outstanding students from Keene High School's Class of 2026 are heading to top universities after four years of academic excellence, leadership, and community service. Their diverse paths lead from aerospace engineering to ballet, proving success takes many forms.
A New Hampshire city is turning environmental protection into a community event, inviting neighbors to spend summer evenings together removing invasive plants from beloved local spaces. No experience needed, just gloves and a willingness to help.
A New Hampshire city is transforming a devastating invasive insect infestation into an opportunity to grow a healthier, more diverse forest for future generations. The project will cost taxpayers nearly nothing while protecting a beloved scenic area.
A Massachusetts firefighter driving through New Hampshire spotted flames, evacuated a family who didn't know their home was on fire, and kept the blaze at bay until help arrived. His quick actions prevented what could have been a tragedy.
When two unprepared hikers collapsed from severe hypothermia on Mount Lafayette, volunteer rescue teams braved dangerous conditions through the night to bring them home safely. One young man who arrived unresponsive regained consciousness after hours of dedicated care.
When Eugene Mirman's electric car crashed into a toll plaza and burst into flames, a state trooper and bystanders risked their lives to pull him from the wreckage. The comedian is now recovering thanks to their quick, heroic actions.
A New Hampshire aviation museum is calling for volunteers to help with a community race that funds programs teaching kids to build actual airplanes. The May 2 event supports youth education, including summer camps and high school plane-building projects.
A Rhode Island parrot rescue swooped in to save 71 birds living in dangerous conditions in an unheated New Hampshire barn. All the parrots are now safe, warm, and getting the medical care they desperately need.
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.
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.
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. #
Madison Beauregard just became the first girl in New Hampshire history to win four consecutive state wrestling championships. The Concord High senior's journey from wanting to quit in sixth grade to making history shows what's possible when you just keep going.
After two heartbreaking championship losses, Bow High School's esports team finally claimed their first state title in Super Smash Bros, proving video gaming deserves its place alongside traditional sports. Their journey helped legitimize esports in New Hampshire schools.
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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Richard Keith Taylor ran into a smoke-filled home to carry an elderly woman to safety, then his dog Ace sniffed out a second trapped pet in the basement. The rescue shows how quick thinking and keen instincts can save lives when seconds count.
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A Youngstown grandmother spotted her missing Shih Tzu on a shelter's Facebook page nearly a decade after he vanished. Thanks to her granddaughter's keen eye and a distinctive white marking, Saleo is finally home.
A stranger in the crowd noticed a bump on Darryl Bigelow's neck during his wellness talk and urged him to get checked. That keen eye saved his life when doctors discovered Stage 2 thyroid cancer the size of an orange.
A New Orleans couple found a 1,900-year-old Roman grave marker in their backyard that went missing during WWII bombings in Italy. Thanks to an anthropologist's keen eye, the ancient artifact is finally heading home.
An 11-year-old rockhounding in Wyoming spotted an ancient turtle shell that scientists say is nearly 48 million years old. His keen eye and quick reporting helped preserve a remarkable piece of prehistoric history.
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