Aging in place in NH
Homeowners choose to stay in their homes

NH Tech Alliance Forum: Companies learn how to partner with the U.S. Department of Defense
The VCs on the panel also stressed the importance of engagement. Public-private partnerships between seed investors and startups are important for sourcing funding.

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Going ‘Over the Edge’
United Way of Greater Nashua fundraiser challenges participants to rappel down the state’s tallest building

NH continues to be one of the lowest funders of public higher education in the U.S.
New Hampshire remains one of the lowest funders of public higher education in the country, according to 2024 data from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEOA).

IN BRIEF
CONCORD: Many high school students across New Hampshire have received dual degrees by earning both a high school diploma and an associate degree from one of New Hampshire’s seven community colleges.

Society for the Protection of NH Forests secures 280 acres in Farmington
The Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests has conserved its 200th forest: the 280-acre Bean Forest, a swath of forest and fields nestled between the Chesley and Moose mountains in Farmington.

TAKE 5
BASED on its quality of city services and total budget per capita, Manchester is the third-best-run American city of 2025 after Provo, Utah, and Nampa, Idaho, according to WalletHub.

Ex-Portsmouth Naval Shipyard union head pleads guilty to $10,000 embezzlement
Chasse picked up bills at Loco Coco’s Tacos and the Corner Pub in Kittery on multiple occasions. He additionally made payments at Springvale Publick House, the Milk Room in Waterboro and the Lowe’s store in Sanford, according to the federal indictment.

Upper Valley communities to benefit from Northern Border grants
Upper Valley municipalities and nonprofit organizations have received grant funding from the Northern Border Regional Commission for infrastructure and economic development projects.

Monadnock Community Hospital leader to step down next year
After more than a decade at the helm of Monadnock Community Hospital, president and CEO Cyndee McGuire will retire next year, the hospital announced Thursday, June 19.

THE BOTTOM LINE
SKILLSOFT REPORTS SURGE IN LEARNER GROWTH AND ENGAGEMENT

More than a checkup, your doctor should be your guide to the health care system
Delphi doctors have time to follow up with outside providers and even call patients

Long, hard climb
Owner of Hooksett hand-made bike business challenged by steel tariffs

Making the best of a hospital stay
A bit of kindness pays huge dividends

Unhealthy market
When it comes to home price-to-income ratios, NH counties are above the norm

Toward sustainable aviation
Thinking globally, acting locally at Albany International

Burgess BioPower operates with court approval
Burgess BioPower is the largest purchaser of low-grade wood in the state, about 800,000 tons annually.

‘Field Marshal’ David Souter was an extraordinary man
Much has been written about the life and accomplishments of New Hampshire’s David Souter, retired Supreme Court justice and a warm and friendly man.

STEM camp in Keene to teach kids about optics
In light of a worker shortage in the manufacturing field, Keene State College will host a STEM summer camp next month for middle- and high-schoolers focusing on optics.

NH leads the country in trade complexity
Research project launched by MIT economists shows Granite State is poised for growth

Shaheen co-leads delegation to Paris Air Show
A delegation that included Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and representatives from seven New Hampshire businesses recently attended the Paris Air Show, which provides a showcase for smaller, regional businesses to connect with major players in the international aviation market.

NH delegation announces $925K for NH MEP
MEPs nationwide had been targeted for elimination by the Trump administration

Bridging the digital divide: The key to NH’s future workforce
From broadband access to digital skills

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praises Trump’s interventionist side
America reasserted its global leadership in an important way,” Pompeo told about 130 people. “We didn’t send the 82nd Airborne, we didn’t send a Marine brigade, we just sent America.”

Small state, big science
How life sciences are shaping New Hampshire’s economic future

Pirouette finds startup support in New Hampshire’s life sciences group
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Ways your business can save more and protect its assets
Smart growth isn’t just about expanding, it’s about protecting what you’ve built. From strategic savings accounts to trusted fiduciary partnerships, businesses and individuals have more tools than ever to secure their financial future.

Workday class action sounds alarm
Mitigating AI discrimination in hiring

Laconia developer to plead guilty to wire fraud
In 2022, Robynne Alexander was the top bidder for the Laconia State School property.

COBRA compliance: an often-overlooked area of employment law
John E. Rich, Jr. chairs the Tax Department at McLane Middleton, P.A., specializing in employee benefits, pension, ERISA and tax-related matters.

Planning for a financially healthy life
For those who have spent years working to accumulate assets and financial success, one of the most important financial transitions will arrive with retirement, when the focus shifts from accumulating wealth to preserving and distributing it wisely.

Want to retire early? Read this first
In life and investing, there are no guarantees. Unexpected events can happen any time, and many have financial implications.

CALENDAR
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Q&A INTERVIEW
President and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental Tom Raffio

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ABOUT TOWN
A groundbreaking ceremony was recently held in Manchester for the Mark Stebbins Community Center, which will house the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Manchester and Amoskeag Health upon completion in fall 2026.