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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A century-old silent comedy originally made in New Hampshire has been discovered in an antique shop in Japan, according to a Guardian report.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.
- 5New 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.
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A powerful nor'easter is hitting New Hampshire, bringing severe winter weather to the region. The storm is drawing attention as residents and local media track its impact across the state, with conditions expected to disrupt travel and daily life in affected communities.
- 7Lost 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.
- 8New book traces Twin States' cultural split to the soil▼New book traces Twin States’ cultural split to the soil itself
A newly published book argues that the cultural divide between Vermont and New Hampshire — the so-called Twin States — has roots in the physical land itself, tying differences in politics and community life to differences in soil and terrain. The work has drawn attention in regional outlets, with readers interested in a geological explanation for long-observed contrasts between the two neighbours.
- 9Stratham 48-home project challenged over wetland, wildlife concerns●Stratham 48‑home project challenged over wetland, wildlife concerns
A proposed 48-home development in Stratham, New Hampshire is facing opposition over potential impacts on local wetlands and wildlife. Residents and critics are challenging the project, raising environmental concerns as it moves through the local approval process, according to regional reporting.
- 10Traene fitness and pickleball facility opening in Dover●Traene fitness and pickleball coming to Dover: Here's a look inside
A new fitness and pickleball venue called Traene is opening in Dover, New Hampshire. The local paper Foster's Daily Democrat published a first look inside the facility, highlighting its combination of gym services and pickleball courts. The opening adds to the fast-growing popularity of pickleball in the region, giving residents a dedicated indoor space for the sport alongside fitness offerings.
- 11Portsmouth solar initiatives projected to save city money●Portsmouth solar initiatives projected to save city money. Here's how.
Portsmouth's solar energy initiatives are projected to deliver cost savings for the New Hampshire city. The plans involve installing solar power as a way to cut municipal energy expenses over time, and local coverage is highlighting how the savings will be achieved.
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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.
- 13Scientists' 116-acre New Hampshire forest experiment draws attention●In 1997, two young scientists bought 116 acres beside New Hampshire’s Bear Brook State Park; 25 years lat
In 1997, two young scientists bought 116 acres of land beside Bear Brook State Park in New Hampshire and, over 25 years, allowed it to return to wild forest, documenting how nature recovers when left alone. The long-term rewilding project is being discussed as a striking example of forest regeneration and what it reveals about letting ecosystems heal on their own.