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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.
A New Hampshire casino just handed $2.7 million to 14 local charities, breaking its own monthly donation record for the second time in a row. The Nash Casino's unique charity model turns every gaming dollar into community support.
A small New Hampshire city is constructing underground tunnels to help endangered salamanders safely cross busy roads during their annual spring migration. Similar tunnels in Vermont have already reduced amphibian deaths by 80%.
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.
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 just broke the state's charitable giving record by donating $2.4 million to local nonprofits in a single month. The Nash operates under a unique model that directs gaming revenue straight to community organizations.
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.
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. #
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.
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Over 230 years after Ona Judge fled slavery from George Washington's presidential mansion, a stunning new mural in Portsmouth, New Hampshire celebrates her courageous journey to freedom. The artwork brings visibility to a story that reminds us how individuals can change their own destiny against impossible odds.
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.
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.
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.
The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is funding scholarships for high school seniors whose families work at member businesses. Applications are open now through March 27, giving students a path to affordable college or trade school education.
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New Zealand Cricket just made history by requiring a new professional league to include women's competition before they'll approve it. The move puts gender equality at the center of the country's biggest cricket overhaul in 21 years.
A Temple University researcher discovered a wildflower species that exists nowhere else on Earth, hiding in plain sight in New Jersey's Pine Barrens for thousands of years. The finding could secure new protections for the rare plant.
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 York is adjusting its climate strategy with a new 2040 emissions reduction goal, balancing environmental progress with economic realities. The state remains committed to its 2050 net-zero target while creating a more achievable path forward.
A PhD student spotted an unusual shark crawling along the seafloor in Papua New Guinea and realized she'd found a species new to science. The discovery adds to our understanding of these unique paddle-finned creatures that "walk" across coral reefs.
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