Environment and nature

BusinessMay 18, 2022

168-year-old Peterboro Basket Co. closing, cites forest pest

A 168-year-old company in New Hampshire known for its handwoven, hardwood baskets is closing its factory and stopping production, partly because of an insect pest that has been destroying ash trees

General newsMay 16, 2022

Firefighters making progress on northern NH fire

Forest officials say a forest fire in northern New Hampshire is down to a little over 100 acres and rain on Monday helped firefighters’ efforts

Environment and natureMay 15, 2022

Firefighters battle large forest fire in White Mountains

Firefighters in New Hampshire are battling a large forest fire that’s burned hundreds of acres in the White Mountains this weekend

Environment and natureMay 13, 2022

White Mountains brush fire containment efforts improve

Forest officials say fire crews have improved containment lines in a 48-acre brush fire in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest

Environment and natureMay 10, 2022

Crews fighting brush fire in White Mountain National Forest

Crews are battling an estimated 45-acre brush fire in New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest

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General newsMay 6, 2022

Growing number of New Hampshire dams pose safety risk

An Associated Press analysis found that the number of dams most at risk of failing in New Hampshire increased 51% in the past three years

SportsApr 18, 2022

Helicopter comes to aid of injured backcountry snowboarder

Fish and Game conservation officers say a National Guard helicopter rescued an injured backcountry snowboarder in northern New Hampshire who had fallen and struck some rocks

Environment and natureApr 11, 2022

Nearly 6,400 acres of forest north of Squam Lake preserved

The Conservation Fund and the New Hampshire Division of Forests Lands say nearly 6,400 acres of forest and water resources just north of Squam Lake is now protected and will be managed as a working forest while ensuring public recreational access

BusinessMar 22, 2022

White Mountains visitors can sign pledge to respect the area

A New Hampshire chamber of commerce representing the White Mountains is promoting a tourism pledge for visitors to sign to “respect and protect” the area