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WHITEFIELD — North Country Healthcare has announced it will be offering a new round of community outreach to the residents it serves by hosting a series of open houses in May, where attendees can meet with NCH leaders, participate in tours of the facilities at respective locations and get a …

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HART’S LOCATION — A forest fire totaling about 20 acres burned across steep mountainside terrain near Arethusa Falls in Crawford Notch State Park on Saturday afternoon, forcing firefighters to battle flames on foot near one of the Mount Washington Valley’s most popular hiking areas, accordin…

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CONCORD — The N.H. Forest Protection Bureau has announced that, despite several strong snowstorms across New Hampshire this winter and some rain in the past week, drought conditions persist statewide, resulting in elevated wildfire risk.

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CONCORD — A bill sponsored by Coos County state representatives recognizing the sacrifice of families, and particularly fathers, who lose a military son or daughter killed while on active duty with a Gold Star license plate is moving closer to passage. A Gold Star mother's license plate alre…

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GORHAM — Opponents of the Gorham Police department’s agreement with ICE challenged Police Chief Jimmy Willhoite’s decision at Monday’s selectboard meeting.

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BERLIN — The school board will meet tonight (Thursday) to again review its budget ahead of an April 27 meeting with the city council. The proposed fiscal year 2027 budget is $25.6 million, a 4.45 percent increase from the FY26 or current budget. Salaries and benefits plus contracted services…

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CRAWFORD NOTCH — U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan (both D-N.H.) hosted a roundtable at the Appalachian Mountain Club’s Highland Center last Friday to hear from scientists, foresters and conservationists about the future of Bartlett Experimental Forest.

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LANCASTER — The Gorham man charged with nine felony counts of reckless conduct with a firearm for shooting bullets at local business windows and parked vehicles is being held in preventative detention following a bail hearing in Coos County Superior Court on April 15.

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GORHAM — Gorham Police Chief Jimmy Willhoite defended his department’s cooperation with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement, saying it enhances the police force’s ability to protect residents.

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CONCORD — A Gorham man facing numerous reckless conduct charges alleging he shot up businesses in Berlin and a nearby home and property is now behind bars after a judge in Coos County Superior Court ruled on a rehearing request on bail at the request of the Coos County Attorney.