‘Stretching the limits’
Product of the Year finalists usher new technology into the everyday

West coast cutaway
NH filmmakers consult Oregon official on building the sector locally

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‘Anything but run of the mill,’ but a mill runs through it
Over the weekend, my wife and I double-dated with my brother and sister-inlaw to go see “Jersey Boys,” the Broadway musical about Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons now enjoying a successful run at the Palace. I told Ramsey how much we loved the show.

UNH will receive $24 million to build space weather sensors
Toni Galvin, a research professor working on the project, says solar wind is continuous, but its composition changes all the time.

NHTI trade show targets students but also their parents
Turner owns Turner’s Upholstery in Rye, which makes upholstery for the automotive and marine markets, and celebrates its 35th anniversary this year.

Riverbend to open 12-bed facility in Concord for adults with severe mental health needs
At the new property set to open by the end of the year, Riverbend will provide specialized care for residents facing serious mental health needs and mobility challenges.

IN BRIEF
LEBANON: A growing number of travelers are using artificial intelligence for trip planning, according to the Global Rescue Fall 2024 Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey.

TAKE5
Southern NH University’s bachelor’s in computer science is the eighth-most affordable nationally.

State rejects Concord Casino sale, says it can’t reopen
Sanborn has been looking for a buyer for months because the state ordered him to close and sell his casino in December over allegations of pandemic aid fraud.

Hannah Grimes Center announces change in leadership
According to a news release from its board of directors, Mary Ann Kristiansen, who founded the Keene-based business incubator in 2006, left the role effective Oct. 25.

THE BOTTOM LINE
FDA APPROVES NOVOCURE TREATMENT FOR METASTATIC NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER

Best of both worlds
Four-party deal sets aside Berlin property for preservation and workforce housing

Navigating the new EEOC guidance
Implications and guidance for NH employers

Fed rate cut has had little effect on NH housing so far
So far in New Hampshire, the Fed’s interest rate cut in September that was meant, in part, to ignite a more balanced housing market by lowering home mortgage interests has been a dud.

What just happened?
Trump wins in presidency, GOP pressured

Judge gives NH more time to end ER boarding
A federal judge has again given the state more time to end its practice of holding mental health patients in emergency departments for prolonged periods.

New Hampshire to explore adding slot machines to casinos
Slot machines could soon make their way into New Hampshire’s gaming halls — if set at the same playing speed as historical horse racing machines.

Mount Sunapee Resort delays new parking lot project
Vail Resorts has long planned to expand parking on the access road to Mount Sunapee, initially proposing it in the fall of 2000 and receiving conditional approval in the summer of 2022.

Setting the record straight on business tax cuts
The share of state revenues paid by businesses has soared since legislators began trimming tax rates in 2015

Homelessness and the disabled community in NH
Discrimination, lack of accessible facilities, limited transportation, health care make it difficult to find housing

Three priorities for Congress in the lame duck session
Calling on our leaders in Washington to consider proposals to advance legislation

10 important questions to ask before you retire
When you retire, do you envision travel, dinners out and more time to pursue your hobbies? While you’re dreaming about what you’d like to do, have you considered the financial aspects of retiring?

State upgrades tax management system and web portal
The New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration recently updated its Revenue Information Management System (RIMS) and Granite Tax Connect (GTC) web portal.

Housing depends on zoning reform, advocates say
Rob Dapice was delighted to learn that housing was on the minds of most lawmakers in the State House last session.

Invest in energy-smart technologies
Access to energy resources is at the core of nearly every business, from the electricity that runs lights and computer systems to heating and transportation to powering the machines that build New Hampshire’s manufacturing industry.

M&A glossary for business owners
Selling a business is often one of the most significant events in a business owner’s life. Following years of dedication and sacrifice, many exiting business owners experience both hope for a substantial payout upon sale and trepidation regarding the sale process.

Retirement age for NH judges will remain 70
Just under 66% of voters supported the amendment, and just over 34% opposed, according to the latest results from the Secretary of State’s office.

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Q&A INTERVIEW
Chief investment officer and chief economist for NBT Bank Ken Entenmann

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ABOUT TOWN
The New Hampshire Liquor Commission (NHLC) opened the newest location of its NH Liquor & Wine Outlet in Swanzey on Oct. 1, consolidating past locations in Keene, Swanzey and Winchester.