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101 new U.S. citizens from 42 nations in Portsmouth ceremony: 'Freedom and opportunities' Original
101 new U.S. citizens from 42 nations in Portsmouth ceremony: 'Freedom and opportunities' Judi Currie Special to Seacoastonline July 4, 2026, 3:51 p.m. ET PORTSMOUTH — Nadezhda Saliba, who is from Bulgaria, became a new U.S. citizen July 4, joined at the annual naturalization ceremony at Strawbery Banke Museum by her husband Brandon, her two young children, and her grandmother.
Marshwood High School 2026 graduates share big plans for future Original
SOUTH BERWICK, Maine — Marshwood High School's Class of 2026 celebrated commencement June 12, cheered on by bleachers filled to capacity with friends and family on a hot and humid evening.
St. Thomas 2026 graduates celebrate, urged to pursue 'unique paths' Original
May 30, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET DOVER — The 62nd commencement at St. Thomas Aquinas High School on May 29 saw 85 students celebrate their accomplishments, with most headed to college, some to the military and some entering apprentice programs. Almost 200 family members packed the gymnasium for the ceremony moved indoors due to a cold rain.
Portsmouth Halloween Parade 'so much fun' it's scary Original
PORTSMOUTH — From shiny spacemen to butterflies to pirates, colorful costumes were fluttering in the brisk wind as marchers assembled Oct. 31 at Peirce Island for the start of the 30th Portsmouth Halloween Parade. Billed as an “all-inclusive celebration of community, creativity and free expression,” this unique parade boasts trained performers as well as the everyday folks, including the Portsmouth Thriller dancers.
40 Influential Leaders
Author By Casey Conley, Judi Currie, Adam Drapcho, Scott Merrill, Matthew J. Mowry, Kathie Ragsdale, Sheryl Rich-Kern To celebrate Business NH Magazine’s 40th anniversary, we are spotlighting 40 influential leaders in the state who are advancing their industry or taking a leadership role in addressing a major challenge facing NH. The good news we had many more nominees than we could spotlight for this special section.
New Hampshire businesses creating workforce housing
An innovative new loan fund of nearly $9 million is being brought to bear to help develop workforce housing in the Upper Valley. With investments from eight major local employers, the Upper Valley Loan Fund is a new approach to the state’s housing crisis that has employers and housing advocates statewide taking notice. While the shortage of affordable housing is recognized as a statewide issue, the Upper Valley has been experiencing its own crisis for decades.
Better Broadband in Rural NH
Just a few years ago, NH ranked 10th overall for access to broadband, according to U.S. News and World Report, which now ranks the state as fourth overall. But for the NH communities with little or no access, fourth might as well be 50th. “The pandemic was a real eye opener,” says Seth Wheeler, communications coordinator at NH Electric Cooperative (NHEC) in Plymouth.
Stewarts Ambulance Service Seeks to be First Employee-Owned New England EMS Company
The share of small, independent retailers planning to hire temporary workers this holiday season, down from 32% in Q4 2021. 43% of retailers report scaling back their inventory purchases. Source: Alignable’s Holiday Hiring Report. The federal funding that Plymouth State University received to help build a new robotics lab.... 2 DAYS AGO
'Launch Now' platform helps students explore career options Manchester Ink Link Biz
Story Produced by Business NH Magazine, a Member of Claudia Tobon, founder and CEO of Launch Now (launchnow.org) is on a mission to help students connect with the right careers earlier. She says high school counselors may call an employer to inquire about offering a student an experience, such as job shadowing or an internship, which can involve several emails and phone messages, only to find it is not a good fit. “Imagine trying to do it for 250 students,” says Tobon.
Launch Now Helping Students Explore Career Options
Lamb, Petersen & Mann Advisory Group, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial in Concord, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors and their teams who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business. 2 DAYS AGO
Rising Energy Prices Shock
Story Produced by Business NH Magazine, a Member of New Hampshire businesses and residents are used to expensive energy bills, but recent rate increases left even hardened Granite Staters breathless as some saw their bills double in August. Such dramatic increases only add to the burdens NH businesses face, including lingering supply chain issues, workforce shortages, rising interest rates and worries of a possible recession.
'It Has Been So Rewarding': Program Offers Vouchers for Vets at Farmers' Marketsa
An effort to thank veterans and provide them with fresh food is growing as fast as the greens at the farmers’ markets they frequent. Vouchers for Veterans is a Rochester-based nonprofit that sets up a tent at participating local farmers’ markets in NH and Maine. Veterans can receive $20 worth of vouchers and redeem them at the farmer’s market for fresh produce, organic meat and baked goods.
Program Offers Veterans Vouchers at Farmer’s Markets
Philanthropist, entrepreneur, and Portsmouth gastroenterologist, Dr. Geoffrey E. Clark has died. Born May 21, 1938, Dr. Clark was 84 years old. Together with his wife, former state Sen. Martha Fuller Clark, D-Portsmouth, the two have been recognized as a formidable team for more than 45 years helping New Hampshire’s vulnerable communities, particularly children, women, and the environment.
Margaritas Mexican Restaurants Reinvigorates its Brand
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant in Portsmouth. (Judi Currie) As restaurants struggle through staffing shortages, increasing food prices and the possibility of an economic downturn, one New England chain is redoubling its efforts to be a top competitor. Margaritas Mexican Restaurants, a 35-year-old restaurant and bar with 25 locations through the Northeast, kicked off system-wide renovations with the completion of updates made to its Portsmouth location.
'A Great Sense of Patriotism': CEOs Help NH Veterans Transition to Civilian Jobs
Even as employers fight for talent, some of the most disciplined, diligent and conscientious workers in the state may be struggling to find a job. Veterans are used to following orders, showing up on time and seeing things through to the end; all qualities an employer would hope to find but the type of experience and accolades veterans come with doesn’t translate easily in civilian world.
Big Brothers Big Sisters launches mentor program
Beginning this fall, a group of students at Manchester West High School will be matched with local business and trades people in a structured mentoring program to help them build career skills with the added bonus of helping the state hold onto younger workers. The Executive Council approved a three-year contract to launch a pilot program called Mentor 2.0. Robert P.
Commission seeks to restore voter confidence
With the integrity of elections under attack across the country and here in the Granite State, the NH Commission on Voter Confidence is seeking to restore voter confidence. Created by NH Secretary of State David Scanlan, the commission met for the first time on May 2. “Our goal is to reeducate the voting population, with the help of local election officials, on our voting procedures and help voters understand there aren’t any secrets in the election process,” says Scanlan.
Companies Seek to Stem Early Retirements
Published Tuesday Jul 5, 2022 Author Judi Currie As the pandemic drags on, older workers are joining the great resignation by taking early retirement or starting encore careers and companies. In November, Goldman Sachs researchers reported of the 5 million Americans who left the workforce since the start of the pandemic, 3.4 million are 55 or older, with 1.5 million taking early retirement and 1 million taking planned retirements.
Tech Transforms Higher Ed
Published Wednesday May 18, 2022 Author Judi Currie Students attend to a mannequin patient in the nursing simulation lab at Manchester Community College. (Judi Currie) The pivot to online education during the pandemic accelerated technology transformations at colleges and universities, and redefining how education is delivered. Two years into the pandemic, most schools now offer multiple ways for students to access their education.
Communities slowly welcome affordable housing
While the state’s economy is strong in many respects, a workforce shortage, driven in large part by a housing shortage, continues to be a drag on economic growth. The good news is affordable housing projects are moving forward as municipalities around the state begin to understand the need and embrace measures that make it easier to develop.
Banks race against cyber criminals
More than 50,000 St. Mary’s Bank members have signed up for fraud alerts. File Photo Story Produced by Business NH Magazine, a Member of With contactless transactions for everything from pizza to home loans, the pandemic has moved much of the financial world to a digital format.
Published: 2/5/2022 4:48:58 PM Modified: 2/5/2022 4:47:18 PM As skiers head to the slopes and trails this season, they will be met with a wide variety of policies and practices, says Jessyca Keeler, president of Ski NH, the trade association that supports 33 alpine and cross-country ski areas. “It’s all about know before you go. Every place is doing things differently. Do the research and you won’t be caught off guard,” says Keeler.
Cheshire County puts federal funds to work
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NH companies work to help veterans secure mobility devices
Published: 1/8/2022 1:24:34 PM Modified: 1/8/2022 1:23:43 PM As Veteran’s Day approaches, many remember the sacrifices made by military service members. Two NH companies and a national foundation are working year-round to improve the lives of veterans who lost the ability to walk. In partnership with the Robert Irvine Foundation, the Service CU Impact Foundation Golf Charity Classic at the Wentworth by the Sea Country Club on Aug.
After stalling, auto dealers rev up
At a time of unprecedented demand for new vehicles, a global chip shortage has auto dealers scrambling to serve customers and find new ways of doing business. According to Autoweek, the chip shortage is rooted in the early part of the pandemic when the automakers largely shut down, and chip suppliers turned to computers and gaming. When the auto sector ramped back up, the chip makers couldn’t simply drop the electronics contracts.
Cog Railway builds cutting edge facility
Published: 10/9/2021 10:19:17 PM The Mount Washington Cog Railway, which has a staff of about 100, now boasts a $3.3 million maintenance facility with cutting-edge technology. The historic railroad hopes to attract a workforce so it can continue to bring tourists to the summit of Mount Washington. Wayne Presby, owner of the Mount Washington Cog Railway, says “The Cog” was the first of its kind in the world.
NH colleges are under increasing financial pressure
With fewer students to draw from due to changing demographics and the pandemic leaving many families struggling, colleges and universities are reining in costs and freezing or cutting tuition to be more competitive. The pandemic exacerbated trends that were already in place, including lower revenue from shrinking enrollment, lower retention of existing students and fewer students using on-campus room and board, says Joseph Morone, chair of the University System of NH (USNH) board of trustees.
Camp reservations show no signs of slowing as season stays in high gear
Some campground owners feared 2020 might be their worst year because of COVID-19 restrictions. But for many it turned out to be their best year as people sought refuge among the trees and fresh air. And even as travel restrictions loosen and vaccinations are readily available, camp reservations show no signs of slowing as the 2021 season kicks into high gear.
Happy Campers: When COVID cancelled everything else, the great outdoors became a hot ticket
Campers at Danforth Bay Camping & RV Resort in Freedom. Courtesy photo. Some campground owners feared 2020 might be their worst year because of COVID-19 restrictions. But for many, it turned out to be their best year as people sought refuge among the trees and fresh air. And even as travel restrictions loosen and vaccinations are readily available, camp reservations show no signs of slowing as the 2021 season kicks into high gear.
Foreign intrigue: NH is primed to attract more foreign investment
Despite the lingering effects of a global pandemic and the Trump administration’s trade wars, foreign markets and investment by foreign companies remain a vital part of NH’s economy. In fact, the latest NH Globalization Report prepared by researchers at Plymouth State University (PSU) shows NH is primed to attract more foreign investment.
Bringing the team back
With more people getting vaccinated against COVID-19, businesses are considering if it’s time to bring workers back to the office. Some may be skittish as the rate of infection is also on the rise in NH and other states. And many workers want to remain remote even after the pandemic is no longer a threat.
Bringing the team back
With more people getting vaccinated against COVID-19, businesses are considering if it’s time to bring workers back to the office. Some may be skittish as the rate of infection is also on the rise in New Hampshire and other states. And many workers want to remain remote even after the pandemic is no longer a threat.
NIMBYism and misguided zoning
While there is overwhelming support for affordable housing and rapid permitting of proposed housing developments, according to a statewide poll conducted by the Saint Anselm College Center for Ethics in Society, many communities are still putting up roadblocks to such development. The study, released in January, shows NIMBYism – the Not In My Back Yard objection to specific projects – while still persistent is actually less of an impediment.
Red hot real estate market may be cooling
Published: 6/5/2021 9:09:07 PM Driven in large part by the pandemic, NH’s residential real estate market has been red hot, but it won’t last forever, says Matt Neuman, owner and operator of Absolute Title in Bedford. As the economy adjusts to the Biden administration, Neuman anticipates the market will slow down and mortgage rates will increase in the fall.
Communities circumvent housing law
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a two-part series from Business NH Magazine on affordable housing. Despite the pandemic, construction companies have experienced some of their busiest quarters with construction of single-family homes and multifamily units on the rise. But even as residential development continues at a fast clip, demand for housing is outstripping supply.
Pandemic reveals health care inequity
As an African American nurse, health care provider, and public health worker, Bobbie Bagley says she has “lived it” from both sides. The “it” being the inequities and systemic racism that exist in the health care system — inequities that have come under the spotlight of the pandemic as COVID-19 disproportionately affects people of color. Inequities existed long before COVID-19 though, says Bagley, director of the Division of Public Health and Community Services for the city of Nashua.
New Hampshire hospitals adapt to changing workforce needs
A shift change at Catholic Medical Center during a ‘thank you’ moment staged by area first-responders. (Photo by Jeffrey Hastings) While the Covid-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented pressure on New Hampshire’s healthcare workforce, hospitals have found a variety of ways to adjust their staffing to try to minimize layoffs and meet increased demand in emergency departments.
Free, reduced price cable and internet available in New Hampshire
Comcast, Consolidated expand offerings during pandemic Photo by Ben Conant/Monadnock Ledger-Transcript Despite having to handle dramatic increases for service, cable providers have committed to supporting online learning and affordable internet access through the end of June. Comcast, the state’s largest internet provider, reports nationally it has seen a 33% increase in upstream traffic (uploads) and a 13% increase in downstream traffic, since March 1.
NH cable providers report huge increases in traffic
Despite having to handle dramatic increases for service, cable providers have committed to supporting online learning and affordable Internet access through the end of June. Comcast, the state’s largest Internet provider, reports nationally it has seen a 33 percent increase in upstream traffic (uploads) and a 13 percent increase in downstream traffic, since March 1. Remote work and homeschooling have driven VoIP (voice over internet protocol) and video conferencing up 283 percent.
Many New Hampshire families reevaluating their plans for higher education
High school seniors are taking a long, hard look at college plans, as COVID-19 threatens to move the fall semester online, and family finances and college savings take a hit along with the rest of the economy. According to a new survey by Junior Achievement USA (JA) and Citizens Bank, more than two-thirds of teens report they are either somewhat or very concerned about the impact of the pandemic on their families and day-to-day lives.
Free, reduced price cable and internet available in NH
Published: 5/3/2020 5:25:10 PM Despite having to handle dramatic increases for service, cable providers have committed to supporting online learning and affordable internet access through the end of June. Comcast, the state’s largest internet provider, reports nationally it has seen a 33% increase in upstream traffic (uploads) and a 13% increase in downstream traffic, since March 1. Remote work and home-schooling have driven VoIP, or voice over internet protocol, and video conferencing up 283%.
Medical waivers could be a game changer
Judi Currie jcurrie@fosters.com Sunday Apr 26, 2020 at 3:15 AM As unprecedented resources are brought to bear against the COVID-19 pandemic, a loosening of regulatory hurdles in the medical arena is opening up opportunities for remote patient care and providing the flexibility to tackle the workforce shortage that existed long before.
New reality: Durham, Dover businesses adapt
By Judi Currie, Granite State News Collaborative Wednesday Apr 22, 2020 at 11:38 AM As businesses not shuttered by the state try to hang on through the pandemic, some are facing a far greater battle. In Dover, more than 30 eateries have closed yet more than 45 remain open. In Durham, with most of the University of New Hampshire’s 15,000 students elsewhere, the town has lost its main economic engine.
New reality: Durham, Dover businesses adapt
Judi Currie jcurrie@fosters.com Wednesday Apr 22, 2020 at 11:38 AM As businesses not shuttered by the state try to hang on through the pandemic, some are facing a far greater battle. In Dover, more than 30 eateries have closed yet more than 45 remain open. In Durham, with most of the University of New Hampshire’s 15,000 students elsewhere, the town has lost its main economic engine.
Durham, Dover businesses adapt to new reality
By Judi Currie, Granite State News Collaborative Wednesday Apr 22, 2020 at 11:38 AM As businesses not shuttered by the state try to hang on through the pandemic, some are facing a far greater battle. In Dover, more than 30 eateries have closed yet more than 45 remain open. In Durham, with most of the University of New Hampshire’s 15,000 students elsewhere, the town has lost its main economic engine.
Seasonal Visitors: Welcome Guests or Potential Threat?
Coming in just behind Maine and Vermont, New Hampshire has the third highest percentage of seasonal homes in the U.S. at about 10%, or roughly 56,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A recent study shows these areas may be at greater risk from COVID-19.
NH’s seasonal visitors: Welcome guests or potential threat?
Coming in just behind Maine and Vermont, New Hampshire has the third highest percentage of seasonal homes in the U.S. at about 10%, or roughly 56,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A recent study shows these areas may be at greater risk from COVID-19.
NH’s seasonal visitors: Welcome guests or potential threat?
Coming in just behind Maine and Vermont, New Hampshire has the third highest percentage of seasonal homes in the U.S. at about 10%, or roughly 56,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A recent study shows these areas may be at greater risk from COVID-19.
Are seasonal visitors welcome guests or do they pose a potential threat?
New Yorkers Lauren Gaudette and Garrett Neff left Manhattan three weeks ago to hunker down and avoid coronavirus in Gaudette’s family lake house in Wolfeboro. (Photo by Annie Ropeik/NHPR) Coming in just behind Maine and Vermont, New Hampshire has the third highest percentage of seasonal homes in the U.S., at about 10%, or roughly 56,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A recent study shows these areas may be at greater risk from Covid-19.
Seasonal Visitors: Welcome guests or potential threat
Coming in just behind Maine and Vermont, New Hampshire has the third highest percentage of seasonal homes in the U.S. at about 10%, or roughly 56,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A recent study shows these areas may be at greater risk from COVID-19.
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