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Published Wednesday Sep 9, 2026 Author Anna Brown Issue: August 2026 In preparation for the 2026 elections, the nonprofit Citizens Count reached out to dozens of nonprofits and advocacy groups, reviewed polls, identified most-tracked legislation, and asked across social media: “What are the top issues you want to ask the candidates this year?” Based on the feedback, here are the most pressing policy debates in the Granite State: Addressing the Housing Shortage While the NH Legislature passed...

Published Tuesday Sep 8, 2026 Author Scott Merrill Issue: August 2026 After nearly 16 years at New York’s largest community foundation, the New York Community Trust, Shawn Morehead is returning to the state that has long felt like home. Morehead became president and CEO of the NH Charitable Foundation in July, succeeding Richard Ober, who served in the role for 16 years.

Published Monday Sep 7, 2026 Author Matthew J. Mowry Issue: August 2026 I often hear the lament that good help is hard to find and people often roll their eyes at the number of kids now who don’t get summer jobs. But as the dad of two teens who were informed their summer plans included getting summer jobs, we discovered finding those available jobs was tough. My oldest has been applying to jobs since early June and by mid-July he landed one interview.

Published Monday Sep 7, 2026 Author Terri Schlichenmeyer of The Bookworm Sez Issue: August 2026 “How to Get Rich in American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice That Worked (& Didn’t)” Joseph S. Moore, PhD 2026/Harper Business $32/344 pages It’s a conundrum: invest in stocks or real estate or Crypto? It depends, says Joseph S. Moore, author of “How to Get Rich in American History,” who knows a thing or three about finances. To gain wealth, pay attention to myths and truths from the past.

First floor of the store with thousands of antique items. (Credit: KIERA MCLAUGHLIN / Ledger-Transcript) Nothing about VM Madden Collections was planned, but that does not diminish the hard work Amy Garcia has put into her new antique store in Wilton. “It’s just like this huge bundle of different things all working together, and it’s really amazing. What I didn’t expect when I started it was how right up my alley it was going to be,” Garcia said.

Published Friday Sep 4, 2026 Author Jackie Harris, NH Public Radio Nationally, 89% of construction firms said they struggled to find qualified workers despite a constant demand for road construction projects, according to UNH's Technology Transfer Center. (Courtesy NH DOT) The Federal Highway Administration has awarded a $250,000 grant to the University of New Hampshire to improve the state’s highway construction workforce training.

Published Friday Sep 4, 2026 Author Matthew J. Mowry, Business NH Magazine Business NH Magazine named 22 businesses as the 2026 Best Companies to Work For in NH and inducted 10 companies into the competition's Hall of Fame. For 28 years, Business NH Magazine has recognized businesses that go out of their way to create engaging workplaces and understand that fulfilled employees are more productive.

New Hampshire’s labor market regained momentum in the beginning of 2026 after hiring and employment weakened in 2025. Preliminary data show that there has been growth in the labor force, the number of residents employed, and the number of jobs reported by employers. However, these gains are not evenly distributed across industries and remain subject to data revisions in the future. New Hampshire’s employment grew in 2026, while national job growth remained nearly flat.

A local outdoors clothing and equipment retailer has closed its doors after 96 years, its owner said. Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters, which had locations in Hadley, Mass., and Swanzey, closed its store in Swanzey on Saturday, owner Brad Borofsky said on Tuesday. After several months of closing-out sales, he and other employees cleaned the store up in recent days and donated items that didn't sell. The Hadley store closed in June. The chain had a Brattleboro store, which closed in 2023.

Published Thursday Sep 3, 2026 Author Scott Merrill Issue: August 2026 Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity build a new home. (Photo Courtesy of Habitat for Humanity) After 17 years under the management of The Common Man Family, Plymouth's Flying Monkey Movie House and Performance Center is entering a new chapter as ownership transitions to Pemi-Valley Habitat for Humanity. Supporters say the move will preserve the venue's legacy while expanding its effect on the community.