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- 1Civil rights enforcement cuts threaten students with disabilities▼Commentary: What civil rights enforcement cuts mean for students with disabilities
A New Hampshire commentary examines what reductions in civil rights enforcement mean for students with disabilities, arguing that weakened oversight of federal education departments leaves families with fewer avenues to challenge discrimination and access legally mandated accommodations. The piece contends that budget and staffing cuts to enforcement offices could delay investigations of complaints and roll back protections guaranteed under disability education law.
- 2Federal Regulators Seek Changes to Wildlife Protections▼Federal regulators seek changes to wildlife protections in NH, U.S.
Federal regulators are proposing changes to wildlife protection rules affecting New Hampshire and the wider United States. The move could alter how endangered species and critical habitats are managed. Environmental advocates and landowners are watching closely, as revisions to federal wildlife protections often spark debate over conservation priorities and economic impacts.
- 3Century-old New Hampshire silent film found in Japanese antique shop●Century-old silent film made in New Hampshire found in Japan antique shop
A silent film made in New Hampshire more than a century ago has been discovered in an antique shop in Japan, according to The Guardian. The find suggests the long-lost early cinema work survived overseas, and the discovery is drawing attention from film historians and archivists interested in recovering lost silent-era productions.
- 4Century-old silent film made in New Hampshire found in Japan antique shop●Century-old silent film made in New Hampshire found in Japan antique shop https://www. theguardian.com/film/2026/sep/ 28
A century-old silent comedy originally made in New Hampshire has been discovered in an antique shop in Japan, according to a Guardian report. The find is drawing attention from film historians and silent cinema fans, as early US films from the era often survive only in fragments or not at all, and rediscoveries in unexpected places are rare and significant for film archives.
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A strong nor'easter is bringing extreme weather to New Hampshire, with the storm expected to deliver heavy snow, coastal winds and hazardous travel conditions across the state. Coverage has focused on the storm's timing and intensity, with residents advised to prepare for disruptions as the system moves through the region.
- 6New Hampshire secures $2 million in federal mental health grants▼New Hampshire Receives Over $2 Million in Federal Grants to Support Mental Health Efforts Statewide
New Hampshire has received more than $2 million in federal grants to support mental health programs across the state. The funding will bolster statewide mental health efforts, though officials have not yet detailed how the money will be allocated. The announcement was reported by the city of Rochester's official news outlet.
- 7New book traces Vermont and New Hampshire divide to the soil●New book traces Twin States’ cultural split to the soil itself
A newly published book argues that the cultural differences between Vermont and New Hampshire — the so-called Twin States — stem from differences in their soil and land. The author links the states' distinct political and social characters to how their landscapes shaped farming, settlement and economic life. Regional readers are taking note of the geological explanation for a long-observed divide between two neighbouring states.
- 8Lost 1919 silent film found in Japanese antique shop●Century-old silent film made in New Hampshire found in Japan antique shop By Maya Yang Billy B Van’s 1919 comedy Van-ar-
A 1919 silent comedy by Billy B Van, 'Van-ar-chy', believed lost for over a century, has been discovered in an antique shop in Sendai, Japan. The film, made in New Hampshire, was found by a student and will be screened there in early November, drawing attention from film historians and fans of early cinema.
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Yvonne Goldsberry, president of the Endowment for Health, will retire in 2027. The New Hampshire-based health foundation announced the news, setting the stage for a leadership transition at the philanthropic organization. No successor has been named, and the endowment is expected to begin planning for the changeover.