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Did snowfall measure up to free jewelry? Shoppers will find out Jan. 5

by Megan Gray December 26, 2017May 2, 2018

For 11 years, the Springer’s jewelry chain has offered refunds if it snows 6 inches at its Portsmouth, N.H., store on Christmas Day.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture

Universal truths from a small-town philosopher

by Joan Silverman December 10, 2017December 8, 2017

In his charming, gentle and wise essays, Howard Mansfield elevates the ordinary to extraordinary heights.

New England, News

N.H. legislator’s prescription drug monitoring bill heads to Trump’s desk

by The Associated Press November 26, 2017November 26, 2017

Rep. Annie Kuster has sponsored a bill that would extend prescription drug monitoring programs to dependents and other non-veterans served by the Veterans Health Administration.

New England

Leftover lead fishing tackle still poisoning N.H.’s loons

by MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press November 23, 2017November 23, 2017

Although a 2016 state law prohibits its sale and use, the aquatic birds continue to be at risk.

New England

New Hampshire city seeks new location for needle exchange program

by Associated Press November 10, 2017November 10, 2017

A project started this past summer in Claremont was discontinued because it’s within a school zone.

Business, Local & State, News

Senate-passed defense bill contains tens of millions in spending on Maine projects

by J. Craig Anderson September 19, 2017January 26, 2018

The naval shipyard in Kittery, the National Guard in Presque Isle and possibly BIW would benefit, but differences with the House version still must be reconciled.

New England, News