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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 13h
New Hampshire residents with outstanding motor vehicle violations in other states could see their New Hampshire driver’s license revoked even if those violations are many years old.
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Out-of-state driving violations can now affect NH drivers
New Hampshire residents with outstanding motor vehicle violations in other states, including convictions and suspensions, could see their New Hampshire driver's license revoked even if those violations are many years old.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 14h
David Hobbs, a former Hampton police chief with 27 years of municipal and campus policing experience, joined the University of New Hampshire as its new police chief on Monday.
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University of New Hampshire welcomes new police chief
UNH's new police chief, David Hobbs, wsa most recently served as chief of police and director of public safety at Northern Essex Community College in Massachusetts.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 15h
Judson Hale, the longtime editor emeritus of the magazine Yankee and The Old Farmer’s Almanac, died last month at age 93.
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'A sense of independence': Judson Hale, longtime editor of Yankee Magazine, dies at 93
Hale, who lived in the Monadnock Region, was a fixture of New England journalism and publishing for decades.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 17h
The Folk Show: Old Hat Stringband’s Whitney and Steve Roy share a mix of original songs and a fresh take on a familiar favorite 🎶
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Old Hat Stringband: A fresh take on an old-timey sound
Old Hat Stringband's Steve and Whitney Roy stopped by The Folk Show with Kate McNally with some songs from their newest "Powerlines" release.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 18h
Live From The Word Barn: Two-time Grammy nominee Eliza Gilkyson performs an intimate set, with lyrics that plunge right into the heart of the personal and political 🎧
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Live from the Word Barn: Eliza Gilkyson
Acclaimed two-time Grammy nominee singer-songwriter Eliza Gilkyson performs an intimate set in the Word Barn Meadow. Eliza's lyrics and storytelling plunges right into the heart of the personal and political. It's honest, stark, moving -- and stubbornly hopeful.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 20h
NH State Rep. Ned Raynolds challenged House Republican Leader Jason Osborne to a fist fight in Market Square in Portsmouth. He says he will not heed Republican calls for him to resign.
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Portsmouth rep. challenges House leader to fist fight, rejects calls to resign
NH State Rep. Ned Raynolds challenged House Republican Leader Jason Osborne to a fist fight in Market Square in Portsmouth. He says he will not heed Republican calls for him to resign.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 29/09/2026
Nearly 10% of Granite Stater borrowers are severely delinquent on credit card payments. That’s similar to the rate between 2006 and 2010 leading up to and during the Great Recession.
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Credit card delinquency in NH reaching levels not seen since Great Recession
Nearly 10% of Granite Stater borrowers are severely delinquent on credit card payments. That's similar to the rate between 2006 and 2010 leading up to and during the Great Recession.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 28/09/2026
Nashua-based educator Priscilla Colón is leading an effort to teach the Taíno language, once spoken across the Caribbean, to new generations.
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Once thought extinct, the Taíno language is finding a new home in Nashua
Nashua-based educator Priscilla Colón is leading an effort to teach the Taíno language, once spoken across the Caribbean, to new generations.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 28/09/2026
The state Supreme Court on Monday denied another request to invalidate a school tax cap question that will go before New Hampshire voters in November. The court did not give a reason.
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Court upholds school tax cap question that will be on NH ballots
The question asks voters to vote yes or no on imposing a tax cap on local school spending.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 28/09/2026
Divide your perennials in fall and you can start off spring with plants that are ready to grow 🌱
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Homegrown NH: Multiply your perennials this fall
Divide your perennials in fall and you can expand your garden and start off spring with plants that are ready to grow.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 28/09/2026
Authors On Main: NHPR's Zoë Mitchell sat down with suspense author Lisa Gardner to talk about her latest work, "You'll Be Sorry" 📖
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Suspense novelist Lisa Gardner brings secrets and dark folklore to small-town NH
On this episode of Authors On Main, NHPR's Zoë Mitchell is joined by suspense author Lisa Gardner.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 28/09/2026
The National Weather Service has extended its high surf advisory until 6 p.m. Monday and reports flood prone areas on the Seacoast may see minor coastal flooding Monday afternoon.
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Photos: Nor'easter brings rain, high surf and winds; scattered power outages
UPDATE: Limited power outages reported. As of Monday at 7 a.m., utilities reported about 250 outages. A high surf advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 28/09/2026
Ever wonder how Yankee Magazine comes up with its foliage forecasts? We went right to the source for a behind-the-scenes explanation — and a preview of what to expect this season. 🍁 bit.ly/4ArDdml
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Fall finery: Autumn colors are racing toward peak in parts of NH
Yankee Magazine's foliage reporter joins NHPR for an update on how the colors are progressing.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 28/09/2026
“The cavalry is not coming. We are it,” said Eric Siy, with the Lake Winnipesaukee Alliance. “We being everyone who knows and loves and depends on this lake being clean and clear.” bit.ly/4dWrvGm
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Lake Winnipesaukee water quality is declining, report finds
The report found water clarity is now eight feet worse than it was in the 1980s
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 27/09/2026
The number of approved housing permits in New Hampshire continues to increase, a positive sign as the state struggles with limited inventory. bit.ly/46Jz5Ap
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Permits for new housing are up in southern NH
Permit data shows more homes have been approved for construction, though they could take months or years to be completed, if at all.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 27/09/2026
Live From The Word Barn: Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection offers a unique blend of bluegrass, folk and country music that has delighted audiences all over New England 🎶
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Live from the Word Barn: Erica Brown & The Bluegrass Connection
Erica Brown and The Bluegrass Connection is a five-piece band incorporating a unique and diverse blend of original and traditional music- including bluegrass, folk and country influences.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 26/09/2026
New Hampshire’s Republican majority will pursue a moratorium on AI data centers, marking a policy shift after two new data centers were proposed in the capital region in recent weeks.
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In policy shift, Republicans say they'll pursue a moratorium on AI data centers in NH
NH Senate President Sharon Carson announced Thursday that the Senate would explore legislation to “protect New Hampshire taxpayers from shouldering the costly demands of data center development and ensure our communities are not left to pay the price.”
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 26/09/2026
Following reports that a former power plant property could be used for a hyperscale data center, residents from Bow and surrounding communities overwhelmingly spoke out against the idea at a recent selectboard meeting. bit.ly/4Ar5MAh
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Bow residents worry data center could replace former power plant
Public records show the owner of former coal-powered plant Merrimack Station are seeking an assessment for turning the property into a data center.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 26/09/2026
This weekend could bring steady rain, high winds and possible power outages in New Hampshire. bit.ly/4yQyc4Y
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Nor'easter to bring rain, high surf and winds to NH this weekend
The National Weather Service issued a high surf advisory for Friday through Sunday. Coastal flooding is possible, as are power outages.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 25/09/2026
Sen. Maggie Hassan is criticizing a new television ad praising President Donald Trump that’s paid for with federal tax dollars, warning it may run afoul of the law. bit.ly/3Vw8x36
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White House defends taxpayer funded ad as Hassan questions legality
A new 30-second spot portrays the president as leading the fight against communism, but it may run afoul of laws restricting ‘general propaganda,' Senator Maggie Hassan alleges.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 25/09/2026
The New Hampshire Department of Justice says its Civil Rights Unit would take over prosecution of the Moka Pot vandalism case, "given the serious nature of the allegations in this matter." bit.ly/3TkY4Hd
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Police arrest man for white supremacist graffiti at Manchester cafe
The Moka Pot coffee shop was defaced with swastikas and the phrase "white power" last week. Authorities arrested a 20-year-old man from Allenstown.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 25/09/2026
Homegrown NH: Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, with one big exception — hold off on evergreens 🍂🪴
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Homegrown NH: Plant trees and shrubs this fall
Fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs, with one big exception: hold off on evergreens.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 25/09/2026
About 80% of New Hampshire residents between 18 and 40 would prefer to live in a single-family home, according to a Saint Anselm College survey.
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NH survey shows jump in support for small-lot single-family homes
About 80% of residents between 18 and 40 would prefer to live in a single-family home, according to a Saint Anselm College survey commissioned for the advocacy group Stay Work Play.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 25/09/2026
Made En NH: Tania Villanueva learned how to make alfajores during the pandemic. Now, she runs a business selling these cookies out of her Windham kitchen.
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Made En NH: How a Windham mom brings a taste of Peru to NH
Tania Villanueva learned how to make alfajores during the pandemic and is running a business selling these cookies out of her Windham kitchen.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 25/09/2026
This fall, we're here to help you log off and tune in 🍂📻
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Lean into an analog autumn: Refresh your reading list, playlists and more
This fall, we're here to help you log off and tune in.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 25/09/2026
First responders rescued the driver of a box truck after it crashed off the Interstate 293 bridge in Manchester and into the Merrimack River on Wednesday.
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Truck plunges off I-293 bridge into Merrimack River
Two northbound lanes of Interstate 293 in Manchester were closed Wednesday after a truck crashed through the barrier into the Merrimack River.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 24/09/2026
This Saturday, Sept. 26, tune in from 6 to 8 p.m. for a Saturday Request Live music show all about memories 🧠🎶
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Saturday Request Live: Do You Remember?
Tune in Saturday, September 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. for Saturday Request Live on NHPR and nhpr.org/music.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 24/09/2026
Bow residents overwhelmingly spoke out against a plan to turn a former power plant property into a hyperscale data center at a selectboard meeting Tuesday.
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It was a revenue-generating power plant. Bow residents worry a data center could be next.
Public records show the owner of former coal-powered plant Merrimack Station are seeking an assessment for turning the property into a data center.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 24/09/2026
Your Weekend in NH: Celebrate National Hunting & Fishing Day in Farmington, or enjoy spontaneous sea shanties in Portsmouth ⚓
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Your weekend in NH: Off-roading in Ossipee, Plymouth Pride and plenty of fall festivals
Plus: Celebrate National Hunting & Fishing Day in Farmington, or enjoy spontaneous sea shanties in Portsmouth.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 24/09/2026
In a post Tuesday on X, the New Hampshire Libertarian Party's account wrote: “We openly support the assassination of basically every elected Democrat in New Hampshire.” It’s the latest in a series of calls for violence from the party’s social media accounts.
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NH Libertarian Party endorses ‘assassination' of elected Democrats
The state Libertarian Party has issued repeated calls for political violence in social media posts.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 24/09/2026
Two people were shot Tuesday evening at a Putnam Road residence in Newport, with a police investigation ongoing. Newport police say there is no threat to the public.
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Newport shooting leaves man dead, woman in critical condition
Newport police say there is no threat to the public after the fatal shooting Tuesday night.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 23/09/2026
Three PFAS manufacturers are named as defendants in a class action lawsuit filed by the city of Keene and the town of Londonderry in federal court on Tuesday.
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Keene, Londonderry file suit over PFAS in firefighting gear
3M Company, EIDP, Inc. and its DuPont affiliates, and W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc. are named as defendants in a class action lawsuit filed by the city of Keene and the town of Londonderry in federal court on Tuesday.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 23/09/2026
Since 1973, New Hampshire's vulnerable species have been afforded certain federal protections under the Endangered Species Act. Now, the discussion around these species — and the laws designed to protect them — is evolving.
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As federal protections shrink, fate of NH wildlife increasingly in state lawmakers' hands
“As a Northeast state that's got logging and mining and a lot of activities, I do think the state's Endangered Species (Conservation) Act is going to be really, really important,” said Erica Fuller of the Conservation Law Foundation.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 23/09/2026
100 bald eagle chicks fledged their nests in New Hampshire this year, the most since the population was near extinction about 40 years ago.
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New Hampshire's bald eagle population sets a new record
100 bald eagle chicks fledged their nests in New Hampshire this year, the most since the population was near extinction about 40 years ago.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 23/09/2026
Defense attorney Mark Sisti raised a last-minute motion to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, asking if any of the justices may be tied up in an ongoing ethics probe.
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NH Supreme Court delays argument in case after attorney raises ethics concerns
Defense attorney Mark Sisti raised a last-minute appeal Tuesday, citing possible ongoing investigations into justices on the state's top court.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 23/09/2026
New Hampshire electric customers are noticing higher fees across categories this month. Here's a breakdown of the different terms on your electricity bill:
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The cost of electricity in NH is going up -- but what about all those other fees on your bill?
New Hampshire electric customers are noticing higher fees across categories this month.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 23/09/2026
The University of New Hampshire awarded $40 million in financial aid to its incoming class this year, the most awarded to any incoming class in the university’s history.
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UNH awards record $40 million in aid to incoming class
The average student financial aid award at UNH was more than $16,000, an increase from $12,400 last year.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 22/09/2026
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport will hold two open house-style public meetings Sept. 23-24 in Londonderry and Manchester to hear from community members about the future of the airport.
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Manchester-Boston Regional Airport seeks public input as it updates its master plan
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport will hold two open house-style public meetings Sept. 23-24 in Londonderry and Manchester to hear from residents, airport travelers, businesses, and community groups.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 22/09/2026
2026 was the seventh warmest summer in New Hampshire history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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2026 was the 7th warmest summer in NH history
It was the warmest summer for the contiguous United States overall.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 22/09/2026
Even the winning cars at the Hopkinton Fair Demolition Derby are often destined for the scrapyard. But the memories live on forever 🏎️
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'The foggy goggles of adrenaline': Crashing out at NH's demolition derby scene
Even the winning cars at the Hopkinton Fair Demolition Derby are often destined for the scrapyard. But the memories live on forever.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 22/09/2026
The Judicial Conduct Committee has released hundreds of pages it amassed during its ethics probe of former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald, including emails and text messages between the Supreme Court justices. Here are three takeaways from the newly released records:
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Behind the scenes, a high-stakes struggle to respond to NH court ethics probe
A press release signed by NH Supreme Court justices claimed that a large payout to a state employee was part of a pre-planned reorganization to save costs. That explanation caught the attention of the Judicial Conduct Committee, which investigates alleged ethical violations by state judges.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 22/09/2026
New Hampshire’s ongoing housing crisis has been an issue for people of all ages, but older adults face distinct challenges that make them vulnerable to housing instability.
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These 63 year-old Manchester women room together -- to survive high housing costs
New Hampshire's ongoing housing crisis has been an issue for people of all ages and financial statuses, but older adults face distinct challenges that make them vulnerable to housing instability.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 22/09/2026
Outside/In: From Napoleon's cutlery to the Vatican’s grip over Italy’s “alum” mines, we dig up the hidden history behind Earth’s most abundant metal.
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Foiled! Napoleon's cutlery and the Aluminati
From Napoleon's cutlery to the Vatican's grip over Italy's “alum” mines, we dig up the hidden history behind Earth's most abundant metal.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 21/09/2026
Wild at Home: The extraordinary eyesight, lethal talons, and aerodynamic wing design of raptors make them exceptional hunters 🪶 bit.ly/4y7EVaT
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Wild at Home: Raptors and their survival superpowers
The extraordinary eyesight, lethal talons, and aerodynamic wing design of raptors make them exceptional hunters.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 21/09/2026
Manchester has closed the Queen City Bridge until further notice after possible structural deficiencies were identified in a routine inspection.
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Manchester closes Queen City Bridge over possible structural deficiencies during inspection
A routine DOT inspection of the Queen City Bridge found possible structural deficiencies, prompting the city of Manchester to close it until further notice.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 21/09/2026
✉️ Letter From Our CEO: NHPR is committed to producing journalism that is accurate, ethical, and deeply human.
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Letter from Our CEO: Take Action Now for Press Freedom
We are committed to producing journalism that is accurate, ethical, and deeply human.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 21/09/2026
A team of rescuers carried a Somerville hiker off Mount Monadnock Saturday after a leg injury.
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Mass. hiker rescued from Mount Monadnock
A team of rescuers carried a Somerville hiker off Mount Monadnock Saturday after a leg injury.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 20/09/2026
Something Wild: This year, the Granite State is experiencing ideal fall foliage conditions 🍂
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Something Wild: NH can expect a spectacular and prolonged fall foliage season
Foliage season is worth celebrating every year in the Granite State; take a moment to slow down and appreciate the beauty.
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 20/09/2026
Writers on a New England Stage: Join NHPR's Julia Barnett for an intimate conversation with Ariel Lawhon about her newest novel, "The Pirate Queen" 📚
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Ariel Lawhon brings swashbuckling heroism with her newest novel, 'The Pirate Queen'
Join NHPR's Julia Barnett for Writers on a New England Stage at The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH, for an intimate conversation about Ariel Lawhon's newest novel, "The Pirate Queen."
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New Hampshire Public Radio @nhpr.org · 20/09/2026
This October, NPR’s 1A is coming to Concord — and you can be in the room! Thursday, Oct. 1: 1A's Jen White and her team broadcast the show from NHPR. Friday, Oct. 2: 1A’s Todd Zwillich will host Friday's News Roundup at NHPR. Register here to be part of Friday’s live studio audience:
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Catch 1A's live broadcasts from NHPR and be a part of the in-studio audience
This October, NPR's 1A is taking the show on the road to Concord, New Hampshire!
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