A white knight for Black Mountain
Enthusiasm is deep as ski operators gear up for winter season

‘Huge potential’ for Nashua’s sustainable growth
Housing, roads, investments main drivers for new economic dev. director

Getting the power back on faster with Eversource’s ‘rapid pole’ technology
The first time Eversource used its new “rapid pole” technology, it was the Christmas 2022 storm and New Hampshire had 200 broken poles around the state.

Veterans’ health care coverage expanded by Biden administration
The VA will make coverage of certain toxic burn pit-related conditions available sooner than anticipated.

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High-speed internet headed to community hubs in Grafton County
$12M IN FEDERAL FUNDING TO BRING FIBER OPTIC INTERNET TO TWO DOZEN GRAFTON COUNTY TOWNS

Limited state funding for public higher education adds to workforce constraints
Three of the five occupations with the largest projected 10-year growth in New Hampshire are in fields that typically require college degrees, including registered nurses.

IN BRIEF
The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) will be selecting 35 businesses for awards through the Existing Dairy Processor Expansion Grant — $12,287,001

TAKE 5
The region with the highest average debt is New England with $6,295 per individual.

NH Film Festival’s 21st celebration draws 10K visitors to Seacoast
4-day festival highlights local artists, film screenings for NH cinephiles

Casella submits new permit applications in a renewed push for a landfill in Dalton
Controversial landfill in Dalton has new applications for permits in front of state regulators

THE BOTTOM LINE
BARRY-1 ORBITAL SERVICE VEHICLE LAUNCHED INTO SPACE

Pitching innovation
5 tech companies put their innovations to the test in Product of the Year competition

Manchester is critical for New Hampshire
The entire state should take note of how the city is handling these issues for much of the state, and state leaders should be concerned about how to help, given that Manchester is home to about 10% of the state’s population and much of its business activity.

GOP-backed Ruais wins Manchester mayoral race
The campaign between Ruais — a National Guard member and former Republican congressional staffer — and Democratic Alderman Kevin Cavanaugh turned on core economic issues like housing, downtown revitalization and homelessness in the state’s largest city.

New Hampshire voter fraud: 15 convictions since 2016
If new voters don’t produce an ID, they will be registered and their votes will be counted that night.

NH Educators give low marks to proposed educational standards changes
Megan Tuttle, NEA New Hampshire president, said she left the meeting feeling hopeful that educators’ voices are now being heard in the revision process.

Shining a light on NHBSR
The current demand from organizations committed to DEI is apparent: “Actions speak louder than words.” A survey by Harvard Business Review reveals a stark contrast.

ReVision acquires Mass solar contractor
Addition will add 60 employees to Maine-based company

Tips for 2024 health benefits
Review your health benefits to find the right plan during open enrollment

A prescription for good health: Selecting the right Medicare plan
Right now is a critical time for the over 300,000 individuals in New Hampshire who rely on Medicare for their health insurance.

Come Nov. 17, Congress’s continuing resolution for WIC funding will expire
600,000 young children, new parents could be turned away and benefits cut for another 4.7 million

Good fiscal policy in NH is not a zero-sum game
Public policy too often seems inaccessible to people, since not many folks have the time to follow the ins and outs of governments.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR
There are many causes for concern in Thursday’s (Oct. 19) announcement by Governor Sununu and Attorney General John Formella of plans for the creation of the Northern Border Alliance Task Force.

10 tax planning commandments before the bell tolls on 2023
As the final grains of sand slip through the hourglass of 2023, the specter of April 15 looms large.

Pave the way now for a smooth road to retirement
You’ve followed your dream, overcome challenges and created a successful business that has been rewarding from a personal and professional standpoint.

Business valuation is imperative for all
New Hampshire companies large and small understand the importance of conducting accurate and timely business valuations.

Earnouts in mergers and acquisitions transactions
Success of company earnouts contingent on post-closing performance, financial targets

It’s business as usual for NH colleges in the wake of Affirmative Action ruling
Many in higher education reacted to the ruling with a collective shrug

Sununu taps circuit court judge Countway for NH Supreme Court
Gov. Chris Sununu has tapped Melissa Beth Countway of Alton, a circuit court judge and former Belknap County prosecutor, to join New Hampshire’s highest court.

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Q&A INTERVIEW
Museum of the White Mountains Director Meghan Doherty

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During his tenure as mayor, he facilitated the renovation of downtown; helped implement homeless shelters; and aided in economic development initiatives.