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The Keene School District’s policy on withholding school lunches is raising concerns among anti-hunger advocates and at least local one parent.The district’s policy says middle and high schools can withhold food from students whose meal accounts are...

By OLIVIA RICHARDSON

The New Hampshire Food Bank has lost close to $1 million dollars in funding since the Trump administration cut federal support for USDA assistance programs. The cut has some pantries across the state that rely on the food bank reconsidering how they’ll meet a growing need for assistance.

By OLIVIA RICHARDSON

Dartmouth College has issued updated travel guidance to immigrant and international students, urging them to make sure they are carrying their immigration documents like passports and status papers whether they travel abroad or within the United States.

By OLIVIA RICHARDSON

Dartmouth College says it isn’t changing any of its policies in response to recent changes in federal immigration enforcement, but it is taking other steps to support members of its community who could be affected.

By OLIVIA RICHARDSON

After several rounds of winter storms, many around New Hampshire are struggling to navigate uncleared snow banks and icy sidewalks. On social media, some people have raised concerns about the impact of uncleared pathways for students who walk to school or people with mobility challenges.

By OLIVIA RICHARDSON

Keene State College has sent out guidance to staff on how to respond to immigration enforcement actions on campus.

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Ski industry officials are stressing their safety record after a chair fell from a lift at Attitash Mountain Resort over the weekend.

By OLIVIA RICHARDSON

There’s another push at the New Hampshire State House this year to make sure kids aren’t hungry while they’re learning — and it’s coming as advocates say families across the state are under extra strain due to inflation and rising cost of living expenses.

By OLIVIA RICHARDSON

The Governor Wentworth Regional School District is weighing a proposal to expand eligibility for free and reduced-price meals for students, potentially increasing the number of children who get district-provided meals.

By OLIVIA RICHARDSON

Erica Laue and her family spent their New Years Eve snacking and playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends. But the next morning, they decided to hit the trails and catch the scenery at Monadnock State Park.“I am so carb-loaded and ready to go,” Laue...

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Two years since the state launched its Invest NH Housing fund, officials say it has helped to fund thousands of new housing units.The program used $100 million in COVID relief money to help private companies and municipalities build more housing and...

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Researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found that rural votes can make or break presidential elections.Kenneth Johnson co-authored a study with UNH Professor Dante Scala, looking at what would happen if Democratic candidates won or lost...

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Two Republican candidates for the state legislature are suing the Goffstown Public Library for violating the state’s electioneering rules, after being told by the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office that the library’s actions are likely legal.Ross...

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A new survey released this week by the state Department of Health and Human Services shows a decrease in behaviors like tobacco use, sexual activity and self harm among New Hampshire youth.The survey, which is conducted every two years, examined the...

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Any aspiring driver under 18 in New Hampshire has to take an approved driver’s ed course before getting a license. While some high schools offer certified classes, families often have to pay out of pocket for their teen to meet state requirements....

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As rent prices continue to climb in New Hampshire, a new law aims to cut down on the extra costs — for background checks, application fees and more — that are making things even more expensive for prospective tenants.The new law requires landlords to...

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A new law aims to rein in the use of artificial intelligence in political ads.The law requires AI-generated content to be disclosed in political ads within 90 days of an election.The legislation allows candidates or election officials who are...

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Students of the University of New Hampshire gathered on Thompson Hall Lawn in Durham Thursday to demand that the school divest from Israeli-based companies and any businesses that could be aiding the country in the war in Gaza. They also want the...