April 17, 2020

COVID-19

NH Offers Virtual Tourism

April 17, 2020

COVID-19

While visitors may not be able to physically experience New Hampshire right now, they can virtually dive into some Granite State offerings.

Melanie Plenda

April 17, 2020

COVID-19

ur Turn: We must use stimulus funding to ease burden on communities

Melanie Plenda

April 17, 2020

COVID-19

In a time of crisis, New Hampshire communities have stepped up to support one another and ensure that we continue to function under extraordinary circumstances.

Melanie Plenda

April 17, 2020

COVID-19

Pivot to masks prompted by COVID-19 keeps Beeze Tees busy

Melanie Plenda

April 17, 2020

COVID-19

Beeze Tees found a solution to its work shortage in another shortage: face masks.

Melanie Plenda

April 17, 2020

COVID-19

Boat activity greater than usual; pandemic means uncharted waters for marinas

Melanie Plenda

April 17, 2020

COVID-19

It’s busier than usual for this early in the boating season, said Capt. Tim Dunleavy, the head of state Marine Patrol.

Melanie Plenda

April 17, 2020

COVID-19

Cirtronics remains vital during COVID crisis

Melanie Plenda

April 17, 2020

COVID-19

Medical and health technology and military and robotics are their largest manufacturing segments, followed by aerospace and security.

Melanie Plenda

April 17, 2020

COVID-19

For some, post office takes on renewed importance during isolation

Melanie Plenda

April 17, 2020

COVID-19

As the outbreak of COVID-19 forces residents around the country to isolate at home, many have relied on the postal service as a connection to the outside world.

Melanie Plenda

April 16, 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus presents unique concerns for those with developmental disabilities

Melanie Plenda

April 16, 2020

COVID-19

The call for social-isolation, major disruptions to routines, higher risk for people with compromised health issues, coupled with the need for hands-on everyday self-care, makes this situation incredibly challenging, anxious and dangerous.

Melanie Plenda

April 16, 2020

COVID-19

Funeral director’s mass casualty experience helps him prepare

Melanie Plenda

April 16, 2020

COVID-19

Funeral director Mark Cournoyer of Jaffrey is uniquely prepared for any possible surge of COVID-19-related deaths in the region.

Melanie Plenda

April 16, 2020

COVID-19

Mountain Rescue Service: Don't put us at risk

Melanie Plenda

April 16, 2020

COVID-19

The volunteer Mountain Rescue Service has taken a strong stand against outdoor recreation that puts rescuers at risk in these pandemic times.

Melanie Plenda

April 16, 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19 prompts smokers to think about quitting

Melanie Plenda

April 16, 2020

COVID-19

As COVID-19 strikes globally and without agenda, anybody is susceptible to contracting the illness. Those with a history of smoking have a higher risk of serious complications, however.

Melanie Plenda

April 16, 2020

COVID-19

Seasonal Visitors: Welcome Guests or Potential Threat

Melanie Plenda

April 16, 2020

COVID-19

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.

Melanie Plenda

April 16, 2020

COVID-19

NH Food Bank: Rise in need puts strain on food pantries around the state

Melanie Plenda

April 16, 2020

COVID-19

The pantry provides families with staples like cereal, fruit, pasta and when available, vegetables such as potatoes, cabbage and carrots.

Melanie Plenda

April 15, 2020

COVID-19

COVID-19 outbreaks take toll on nursing homes

Melanie Plenda

April 15, 2020

COVID-19

The novel coronavirus stalking America’s nursing homes poses a severe threat to the elderly, ailing and disabled people who live in them.

Melanie Plenda

April 15, 2020

COVID-19

One Week After PPP Rollout, NH Banks Fully Engaged

Melanie Plenda

April 15, 2020

COVID-19

Since the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was rolled out April 3, banks in New Hampshire have been working with their customers around the clock and actively lending to small businesses.

Melanie Plenda

April 15, 2020

COVID-19

The second-home coronavirus spike

Melanie Plenda

April 15, 2020

COVID-19

In the nation’s 199 rural counties where seasonal housing accounts for 25% or more of all housing units, average cases per 100,000 people were more than twice as high as in other rural counties.

Melanie Plenda

April 15, 2020

COVID-19

Jim Kenyon: ‘Small and mighty’ effort keeps West Fairlee fed

Melanie Plenda

April 15, 2020

COVID-19

Willing Hands, a Norwich-based nonprofit that distributes fresh food — much of it fruits and vegetables from grocery stores that otherwise might go to waste — was already stopping in West Fairlee on Tuesdays.

Melanie Plenda

April 15, 2020

Be careful

Melanie Plenda

April 15, 2020

Many of us would like to know whether the coronavirus has invaded our bodies without displaying symptoms.

Melanie Plenda

April 15, 2020

COVID-19

Peterborough company organizes protective equipment supply chain

Melanie Plenda

April 15, 2020

COVID-19

SoClean in Peterborough has opened a supply line to get 250,000 masks into the hands of front-line health care and emergency service workers across the state.

Melanie Plenda

April 14, 2020

COVID-19

Retirement and the COVID-19 Crisis

Melanie Plenda

April 14, 2020

COVID-19

For those close to retirement that now find themselves jobless, it may feel less like a choice and more like a circumstance forced upon them.

Melanie Plenda

April 14, 2020

COVID-19

Grocers struggling to equip workers

Melanie Plenda

April 14, 2020

COVID-19

Grocery stores say though they’ve been trying to outfit all their employees with masks, the masks were simply in too high of demand, with priority being given to hospitals and health care workers.