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New Hampshire's latest weekly report for influenza and similar illnesses shows a roughly 11 percent increase in flu cases over the previous week and a roughly 16% increase in acute respiratory illnesses. https://bit.ly/453dceU
Flu season came early this year to NH, and remains intense
Hospitals across New Hampshire are seeing higher patient numbers, as the state health department and CDC report high rates of illness.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:31 PM
New Hampshire's latest weekly report for influenza and similar illnesses shows a roughly 11 percent increase in flu cases over the previous week and a roughly 16% increase in acute respiratory illnesses. https://bit.ly/453dceU
The state House of Representatives killed a Republican bill to impose budget caps on school districts after a series of votes Thursday. The debate featured sharp exchanges over local school expenses and high property taxes. https://bit.ly/4jC4UAL
In dramatic reversal, NH House lawmakers kill school district budget cap bill
The idea of a mandatory cap on public school spending increases has become a major pillar of New Hampshire Republicans’ response to high property taxes.
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January 10, 2026 at 2:45 PM
The state House of Representatives killed a Republican bill to impose budget caps on school districts after a series of votes Thursday. The debate featured sharp exchanges over local school expenses and high property taxes. https://bit.ly/4jC4UAL
Winter sowing is a way to start seeds outdoors by essentially creating mini-greenhouses made of recycled milk jugs or even plastic bags.
📻 Listen for Homegrown NH every Saturday at 8:35 a.m. on New Hampshire Public Radio. https://bit.ly/49NmmPi
📻 Listen for Homegrown NH every Saturday at 8:35 a.m. on New Hampshire Public Radio. https://bit.ly/49NmmPi
Homegrown NH: Jump-start your garden with winter sowing
Part craft project, part midwinter experiment, winter sowing allows gardeners to get something growing with cold-hardy seeds.
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January 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Winter sowing is a way to start seeds outdoors by essentially creating mini-greenhouses made of recycled milk jugs or even plastic bags.
📻 Listen for Homegrown NH every Saturday at 8:35 a.m. on New Hampshire Public Radio. https://bit.ly/49NmmPi
📻 Listen for Homegrown NH every Saturday at 8:35 a.m. on New Hampshire Public Radio. https://bit.ly/49NmmPi
Catch NHPR's "Live from The Word Barn" on air Friday at 8 p.m. and again Sunday at 6 p.m.
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https://bit.ly/452O6Nc
Live from the Word Barn: David Wilcox returns
With new music from his 2025 release "The Way I Tell the Story" and some fan favorites, David Wilcox returns to the Word Barn stage.
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January 9, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Catch NHPR's "Live from The Word Barn" on air Friday at 8 p.m. and again Sunday at 6 p.m.
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https://bit.ly/452O6Nc
Short days and long nights mark our northern winters. 🌌
Dave Anderson, host of our Something Wild series, has been pondering the unique qualities of this time of year. https://bit.ly/4qOd9w3
Dave Anderson, host of our Something Wild series, has been pondering the unique qualities of this time of year. https://bit.ly/4qOd9w3
Something Wild: Signs of hope in a winter landscape
It may not seem like it, but the days are slowly lengthening, and there are other glimmers in the winter landscape.
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January 9, 2026 at 8:12 PM
Short days and long nights mark our northern winters. 🌌
Dave Anderson, host of our Something Wild series, has been pondering the unique qualities of this time of year. https://bit.ly/4qOd9w3
Dave Anderson, host of our Something Wild series, has been pondering the unique qualities of this time of year. https://bit.ly/4qOd9w3
Do search and rescue volunteers in the White Mountains ever resent unprepared hikers for putting themselves in dangerous situations?
We put that question to one volunteer with Mountain Rescue Service, a group with lots of experience in that area. https://bit.ly/4qK5iQ0
We put that question to one volunteer with Mountain Rescue Service, a group with lots of experience in that area. https://bit.ly/4qK5iQ0
Behind the scenes of search and rescue in NH's White Mountains
We hear from one volunteer about what it’s like to perform search and rescue missions in New Hampshire.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Do search and rescue volunteers in the White Mountains ever resent unprepared hikers for putting themselves in dangerous situations?
We put that question to one volunteer with Mountain Rescue Service, a group with lots of experience in that area. https://bit.ly/4qK5iQ0
We put that question to one volunteer with Mountain Rescue Service, a group with lots of experience in that area. https://bit.ly/4qK5iQ0
You might know Laura Knoy from her many years as a steady presence on our airwaves. But did you know she just published her debut novel?
The Shopkeeper of Alsace is a tale of family, love, resilience, and one unstoppable woman, all based on a true story. https://bit.ly/3Nef8es
The Shopkeeper of Alsace is a tale of family, love, resilience, and one unstoppable woman, all based on a true story. https://bit.ly/3Nef8es
Authors on Main: Laura Knoy
Authors On Main is a partnership of Gibson's Bookstore, NHPR and the Capitol Center for the Arts, bringing world-class authors to Concord, NH.
www.nhpr.org
January 9, 2026 at 6:04 PM
You might know Laura Knoy from her many years as a steady presence on our airwaves. But did you know she just published her debut novel?
The Shopkeeper of Alsace is a tale of family, love, resilience, and one unstoppable woman, all based on a true story. https://bit.ly/3Nef8es
The Shopkeeper of Alsace is a tale of family, love, resilience, and one unstoppable woman, all based on a true story. https://bit.ly/3Nef8es
Gov. Kelly Ayotte enters her second year in the corner office having made good on a range of promises: on immigration, criminal justice and more.
Here’s a look back at Ayotte’s first year in office, and a look ahead at what the next 12 months might hold. https://bit.ly/45ImrRS
Here’s a look back at Ayotte’s first year in office, and a look ahead at what the next 12 months might hold. https://bit.ly/45ImrRS
Ayotte begins her second year in office politically strong — but with looming challenges
Gov. Kelly Ayotte enters her second year in the corner office promoting a limited agenda as her imprint on state government grows.
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January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Gov. Kelly Ayotte enters her second year in the corner office having made good on a range of promises: on immigration, criminal justice and more.
Here’s a look back at Ayotte’s first year in office, and a look ahead at what the next 12 months might hold. https://bit.ly/45ImrRS
Here’s a look back at Ayotte’s first year in office, and a look ahead at what the next 12 months might hold. https://bit.ly/45ImrRS
What's the latest on how the state funds public education after recent court rulings?
NHPR's Annmarie Timmins and New Hampshire Bulletin's Ethan DeWitt join the NH News Recap to discuss legislative action — or inaction — this week in Concord. https://bit.ly/4jy0IC5
NHPR's Annmarie Timmins and New Hampshire Bulletin's Ethan DeWitt join the NH News Recap to discuss legislative action — or inaction — this week in Concord. https://bit.ly/4jy0IC5
NH News Recap: NH lawmakers reject efforts to address court rulings on school funding
Two New Hampshire courts told the Legislature it needs to increase the amount of money the state spends per public school student. But in the first meeting of the legislative session this week, lawmak...
www.nhpr.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:20 PM
What's the latest on how the state funds public education after recent court rulings?
NHPR's Annmarie Timmins and New Hampshire Bulletin's Ethan DeWitt join the NH News Recap to discuss legislative action — or inaction — this week in Concord. https://bit.ly/4jy0IC5
NHPR's Annmarie Timmins and New Hampshire Bulletin's Ethan DeWitt join the NH News Recap to discuss legislative action — or inaction — this week in Concord. https://bit.ly/4jy0IC5
As city and state government acquire more properties in the capital city, making them exempt from taxation, Concord faces a looming question of how to broaden the tax base and reduce the strain on its property taxpayers. https://bit.ly/4qh9Uxh
State buys Granite Place in Concord; complex will host legislative hearings
The state of New Hampshire bought the remaining half of Granite Place, the former Lincoln Financial complex off the north end of Rumford Street, as the Executive Council approved the $15.2 million pur...
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January 9, 2026 at 2:06 PM
As city and state government acquire more properties in the capital city, making them exempt from taxation, Concord faces a looming question of how to broaden the tax base and reduce the strain on its property taxpayers. https://bit.ly/4qh9Uxh
“After watching this administration going after individuals, citizens and people who are here that are undocumented, I just can't get over it,” said Becky Tancrede, of Merrimack. “And what happened in Minneapolis last night? It's too much for me. I had to come out.”
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https://bit.ly/4pvKs60
'I can't just sit by': Protestors gather in Merrimack to oppose potential ICE facility
Town and state officials say they have no additional information about the federal government's draft plans to open an immigrant detainee processing site that could hold 500 to 1,500 people.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
“After watching this administration going after individuals, citizens and people who are here that are undocumented, I just can't get over it,” said Becky Tancrede, of Merrimack. “And what happened in Minneapolis last night? It's too much for me. I had to come out.”
https://bit.ly/4pvKs60
https://bit.ly/4pvKs60
What's it like to lead search and rescue missions in the White Mountains?
Get an inside view from one volunteer with Mountain Rescue Service, which works with NH Fish and Game to respond to emergencies. 🏔️ https://bit.ly/4qK5iQ0
Get an inside view from one volunteer with Mountain Rescue Service, which works with NH Fish and Game to respond to emergencies. 🏔️ https://bit.ly/4qK5iQ0
Behind the scenes of search and rescue in NH's White Mountains
We hear from one volunteer about what it’s like to perform search and rescue missions in New Hampshire.
www.nhpr.org
January 8, 2026 at 11:24 PM
What's it like to lead search and rescue missions in the White Mountains?
Get an inside view from one volunteer with Mountain Rescue Service, which works with NH Fish and Game to respond to emergencies. 🏔️ https://bit.ly/4qK5iQ0
Get an inside view from one volunteer with Mountain Rescue Service, which works with NH Fish and Game to respond to emergencies. 🏔️ https://bit.ly/4qK5iQ0
While the Trump administration has frozen child care payments to several states in the wake of fraud allegations in Minnesota, Gov. Kelly Ayotte said New Hampshire is not among them. https://bit.ly/4pArtHt
Ayotte and state officials say NH’s federal child care funding is secure
The Trump administration’s move to freeze federal child care payments to some states has alarmed local child care providers and families. State officials say they have received no indication payments ...
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January 8, 2026 at 10:24 PM
While the Trump administration has frozen child care payments to several states in the wake of fraud allegations in Minnesota, Gov. Kelly Ayotte said New Hampshire is not among them. https://bit.ly/4pArtHt
Experts have said recent precipitation has helped New Hampshire's drought conditions, but only marginally, since the state racked up such a profound water debt over the late summer and early fall. https://bit.ly/451hKm4
As new year begins, most of NH is still in a drought
Experts predict dry conditions will last into spring, which could harm local ecosystems.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Experts have said recent precipitation has helped New Hampshire's drought conditions, but only marginally, since the state racked up such a profound water debt over the late summer and early fall. https://bit.ly/451hKm4
NH health officials say they will follow guidance from national medical organizations on recommended childhood immunizations, after the CDC removed several vaccines from the list it recommends for all children. https://bit.ly/4q8274B
NH child vaccine recommendations remain unchanged, despite new CDC guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduced the number of vaccines it recommends for all children. The state health department said this week that it would continue to follow guidance from ...
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January 8, 2026 at 9:16 PM
NH health officials say they will follow guidance from national medical organizations on recommended childhood immunizations, after the CDC removed several vaccines from the list it recommends for all children. https://bit.ly/4q8274B
“Avelo will close the base at [Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona] on January 27 and will conclude all participation in the DHS charter program,” Avelo spokesperson Courtney Goff said in a statement Wednesday. https://bit.ly/4jyvHht
Avelo Airlines to end deportation flights, citing costs
The program “did not deliver enough consistent and predictable revenue,” the airline said in a statement.
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January 8, 2026 at 8:12 PM
“Avelo will close the base at [Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona] on January 27 and will conclude all participation in the DHS charter program,” Avelo spokesperson Courtney Goff said in a statement Wednesday. https://bit.ly/4jyvHht
Voters requesting a ballot in New Hampshire could no longer be able to use an ID card issued by a college or high school, under a measure that cleared the House on Wednesday.
The Republican-backed bill passed on a 190-148 vote. It will now head to the New Hampshire Senate. https://bit.ly/49JNlv9
The Republican-backed bill passed on a 190-148 vote. It will now head to the New Hampshire Senate. https://bit.ly/49JNlv9
NH House approves bill ending use of student IDs for voting
The measure is backed by Republicans, who argue that college and high school IDs lack security protocols. Democrats say it is designed to make voting harder for students.
www.nhpr.org
January 8, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Voters requesting a ballot in New Hampshire could no longer be able to use an ID card issued by a college or high school, under a measure that cleared the House on Wednesday.
The Republican-backed bill passed on a 190-148 vote. It will now head to the New Hampshire Senate. https://bit.ly/49JNlv9
The Republican-backed bill passed on a 190-148 vote. It will now head to the New Hampshire Senate. https://bit.ly/49JNlv9
Connecticut is implementing a new law to combat the rising cost of generic drugs.
But the legislation, which is being challenged by a national organization representing drug distribution companies, faces an uncertain future. https://bit.ly/4quz4bX
But the legislation, which is being challenged by a national organization representing drug distribution companies, faces an uncertain future. https://bit.ly/4quz4bX
This new CT law seeks to prevent generic drug price hikes. It's in effect – for now
Connecticut data from 2022 to 2023 show medications from retail pharmacies accounted for the state's highest health care spending increase.
www.nhpr.org
January 8, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Connecticut is implementing a new law to combat the rising cost of generic drugs.
But the legislation, which is being challenged by a national organization representing drug distribution companies, faces an uncertain future. https://bit.ly/4quz4bX
But the legislation, which is being challenged by a national organization representing drug distribution companies, faces an uncertain future. https://bit.ly/4quz4bX
Last year, two New Hampshire courts said the Legislature must spend more on public education.
During the first State House session of the new year, lawmakers rejected efforts to make that change. https://bit.ly/49mfg2Y
During the first State House session of the new year, lawmakers rejected efforts to make that change. https://bit.ly/49mfg2Y
Legislature declines court orders to increase school spending, at least for now
New Hampshire courts have ruled the state is spending too little to meet its constitutional duty to provide an “adequate” education for all students. Both parties will try to increase state spending t...
www.nhpr.org
January 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Last year, two New Hampshire courts said the Legislature must spend more on public education.
During the first State House session of the new year, lawmakers rejected efforts to make that change. https://bit.ly/49mfg2Y
During the first State House session of the new year, lawmakers rejected efforts to make that change. https://bit.ly/49mfg2Y
Federal and local officials dispute the circumstances that led an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer to fatally shoot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Here's what NPR has been able to confirm so far. https://bit.ly/3LfN0XP
Here's what NPR has been able to confirm so far. https://bit.ly/3LfN0XP
What we know so far about the fatal ICE shooting of a Minneapolis woman
The Department of Homeland Security accused the victim of being a "rioter" and that the ICE officer who pulled the trigger was "fearing for his life." Mayor Jacob Frey rejected claims of self-defense.
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January 7, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Federal and local officials dispute the circumstances that led an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer to fatally shoot a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
Here's what NPR has been able to confirm so far. https://bit.ly/3LfN0XP
Here's what NPR has been able to confirm so far. https://bit.ly/3LfN0XP
Venancio Pino has spent years in exile from Venezuela due to his role in an anti-Maduro movement.
Now living in New Hampshire, he says he hopes this week marks the beginning of a positive change for Venezuelans — those who stayed, and those who had to leave. https://bit.ly/44XpiX4
Now living in New Hampshire, he says he hopes this week marks the beginning of a positive change for Venezuelans — those who stayed, and those who had to leave. https://bit.ly/44XpiX4
‘Hope for Venezuelans’: Manchester man looks to future after U.S. strike in his homeland
Manchester resident Venancio Pino thinks the strike by U.S. troops against Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro is a step in the right direction for his home country, but he says there's still a great ...
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January 7, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Venancio Pino has spent years in exile from Venezuela due to his role in an anti-Maduro movement.
Now living in New Hampshire, he says he hopes this week marks the beginning of a positive change for Venezuelans — those who stayed, and those who had to leave. https://bit.ly/44XpiX4
Now living in New Hampshire, he says he hopes this week marks the beginning of a positive change for Venezuelans — those who stayed, and those who had to leave. https://bit.ly/44XpiX4
As part of our series — Remembering Christa: 40 Years After the Challenger — we're revisiting the events of Jan. 28, 1986, with one of the local reporters who covered the launch in real time.
🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/4sKuNTc
🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/4sKuNTc
Returning to the scene of the Challenger explosion, with a NH journalist who was there
We're revisiting live broadcasts from Cape Canaveral, with one of the local reporters who covered the launch in real time.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM
As part of our series — Remembering Christa: 40 Years After the Challenger — we're revisiting the events of Jan. 28, 1986, with one of the local reporters who covered the launch in real time.
🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/4sKuNTc
🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/4sKuNTc
In a series of video clips recorded in a storage locker in Salem, New Hampshire, the suspect in the Brown University mass shooting confessed to the attacks in Providence and to killing an MIT professor, but expressed no remorse. www.nhpr.org/2026-01-07/s...
Suspect in Brown University shooting showed no remorse in videos recorded after killings, prosecutors say
The U.S. Attorney’s Office released transcripts of the suspect’s videotaped remarks
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January 7, 2026 at 4:26 PM
In a series of video clips recorded in a storage locker in Salem, New Hampshire, the suspect in the Brown University mass shooting confessed to the attacks in Providence and to killing an MIT professor, but expressed no remorse. www.nhpr.org/2026-01-07/s...
Civics 101 host Hannah McCarthy joined All Things Considered host Julia Furukawa this week to talk about SNAP, how it was designed, why it was created and what these changes mean for the program.
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Refresher Course: What could federal changes mean for SNAP recipients?
There’s been a lot of changes recently to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. What do these changes mean? Why was SNAP created in the first place?
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January 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Civics 101 host Hannah McCarthy joined All Things Considered host Julia Furukawa this week to talk about SNAP, how it was designed, why it was created and what these changes mean for the program.
www.nhpr.org/all-things-c...
www.nhpr.org/all-things-c...
According to one scientist with the Center for Biological Diversity, horseshoe crab populations have crashed by more than 70% across their range from Maine to Louisiana since 2000. https://bit.ly/3LziRmj
Environmental organization sues federal government to protect horseshoe crabs in Maine and U.S.
Will Harlan, a senior scientist at the Center, says since 2000, horseshoe crab populations have crashed by more than 70% across their range from Maine to Louisiana.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:15 PM
According to one scientist with the Center for Biological Diversity, horseshoe crab populations have crashed by more than 70% across their range from Maine to Louisiana since 2000. https://bit.ly/3LziRmj