Community News
Monday, May 4, 2026 · Lebanon
NH's Local News Landscape Shrinks as Papers Close Across State
New Hampshire's vital local newspapers are vanishing at an alarming rate, leaving communities from Colebrook to Laconia without trusted news sources. Closures like The Citizen in 2016 and The News and Sentinel in 2024 have gutted coverage of town halls, school boards and local scandals. With only a handful of dailies remaining, residents fear a news desert is spreading across the Granite State.
Sununu Bolsters NH Lakes, Forests with New Environmental Laws
Gov. Chris Sununu signed multiple bills Tuesday enhancing protections for New Hampshire's pristine lakes and forests, targeting plastic pollution, endangered species habitats and waste reduction. The measures, part of 30 new laws from the 2021 session, come amid rising conservation demands in the Granite State. Local communities from the Seacoast to the Lakes Region stand to benefit directly.
Monday, May 4, 2026
NH Forges New Path on Forest Protection as Lawmakers Weigh Carbon and Conservation
New Hampshire legislators are grappling with competing visions for protecting the state's working forests, balancing carbon sequestration programs against traditional timber management and federal conservation initiatives. The debate reflects broader tensions between climate goals and rural economies dependent on forestry.
Monday, May 4, 2026