By Jonathan Phelps, New Hampshire Union Leader The Granite State had a record-breaking summer tourism season as COVID-19 stopped many Americans from visiting foreign countries, according to state officials. The state continues to be known for year-round outdoor recreation, and tourism officials expect a strong showing this winter. The summer drew 4.4 million visitors, a...Read More

By Michael Cousineau, The New Hampshire Union Leader, Manchester Kimberly Dion is considering her options. The Franklin resident lost her job overseeing kitchen operations in November and didn’t want to accept a transfer that would have meant driving more miles for less pay. “Thinking I’m ready for something new,” Dion, 61, said during a virtual...Read More

By Shawne K. Wickham, New Hampshire Sunday News For nearly two years, the pandemic has upended our lives. Thousands of Granite Staters have lost loved ones to a cruel illness, and more than a quarter-million have been infected. Arguments over mask mandates, vaccines and medical treatment have inflamed our politics, divided our communities and disrupted...Read More