A Raymond woman was in the midst of her pregnancy when her private well tested positive for arsenic at 43 parts per billion. New Hampshire’s maximum contaminant level for arsenic in drinking water is 5 parts per billion.
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NH Voters with Disabilities Encouraged to Make a Voting Plan
Advocates for people with disabilities in New Hampshire are encouraging them to make a voting plan ahead of tomorrow’s election, by locating the correct polling station, reading up on voting rights and learning how to use accessible voting equipment.
NH Democrats Begin Biden Primary Write-In Campaign
Some New Hampshire Democrats have begun a write-in campaign for President Joe Biden since his name will no longer appear on the state’s 2024 presidential primary ballot.
Right-Leaning PragerU Takes Root in NH Public Schools
Educators in New Hampshire say the state’s approval of a financial literacy course by conservative nonprofit PragerU spells trouble for public schools.
Inside the New Education Freedom Account Enrollment Numbers
By the time Kelly Santos found the Education Freedom Account program, she felt out of options.
Opinion | Good Fiscal Policy in New Hampshire 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.
If New Hampshire Legalizes Cannabis, the Next Challenge Looms: Attracting Farmers
In theory, Jim Riddle is as ready as any New Hampshire farmer to try his hand at cannabis if the state makes it legal.
Opinion | America’s Farmers are Getting Older, and Young People Aren’t Rushing to Join Them
On Oct. 12, National Farmers’ Day, Americans honor the hardworking people who keep the world fed and clothed.
Younger Women in NH Learn About Risks for Breast Cancer
Health advocates in New Hampshire want to ensure younger women know the potential risk factors for breast cancer, the second most commoncancer among women in the nation.
National, NH Gas Prices Fall
Gas prices throughout the United States have fallen in recent weeks, despite slight increases in barrel prices amid the ongoing war in Israel.