New Hampshire ReviewIndependent news, politics, business, and culture from the Granite State and beyond.https://newhampshirereview.com/Best Laptops and Chromebooks for Students in 2026: Budget-Friendly Picks That Actually Workhttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-laptops-chromebooks-students-2026/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-laptops-chromebooks-students-2026/The best budget laptops and Chromebooks for students in 2026, with honest reviews covering performance, battery life, and value for school use.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTBest Mesh WiFi Systems for 2026: Whole-Home Coverage Tested and Rankedhttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-mesh-wifi-system-2026/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-mesh-wifi-system-2026/The best mesh WiFi systems for 2026 compared: WiFi 7 and WiFi 6E models from Eero, TP-Link, Netgear, and more for whole-home wireless coverage.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTBest Pellet Stoves for 2026: Efficient Heat for New England Homeshttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-pellet-stove-home-heating/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-pellet-stove-home-heating/The best pellet stoves for 2026 rated by heating capacity, efficiency, and value. Freestanding models and fireplace inserts for New England homes.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTBest Portable Power Stations for 2026: Home Backup, Camping, and Emergency Usehttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-portable-power-station-home-backup/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-portable-power-station-home-backup/The best portable power stations for 2026, from compact camping units to high-capacity home backup systems that keep your lights on during outages.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTBest Snow Blowers for 2026: Top Picks for New England Wintershttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-snow-blower-new-england-winter/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-snow-blower-new-england-winter/Our picks for the best snow blowers in 2026, from battery-powered single-stage models to heavy-duty two-stage machines built for New England snowfall.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTBest Whole House Generators for 2026: Standby Power for Every Budgethttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-whole-house-generator-home-backup/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-whole-house-generator-home-backup/The best whole house generators for 2026 compared: standby models from Generac, Kohler, and Briggs & Stratton for reliable home backup power.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTBest Wood Stoves for 2026: Top Picks for Home Heatinghttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-wood-stove-home-heating/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/best-wood-stove-home-heating/The best wood stoves for 2026 rated by heat output, efficiency, and burn time. EPA-certified models for primary and supplemental home heating.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTEducation Reform and School Choice in New Hampshire: How the Granite State Leads the Nationhttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/education-reform-school-choice-new-hampshire/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/education-reform-school-choice-new-hampshire/New Hampshire's Education Freedom Account program has made the state a national model for school choice. Here's how the program works and what it means.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTEmergency Food Storage: A Long-Term Preparedness Guide for New Hampshire Homeownershttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/emergency-food-storage-long-term-preparedness/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/emergency-food-storage-long-term-preparedness/A practical guide to building long-term emergency food storage for New Hampshire homeowners, with winter-specific tips and supply recommendations.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTFamous New Hampshire Foods: A Guide to the Granite State's Most Iconic Disheshttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/famous-new-hampshire-foods-local-cuisine/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/famous-new-hampshire-foods-local-cuisine/From maple syrup to lobster rolls and apple cider donuts, discover the famous foods that define New Hampshire's culinary identity.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTNew Hampshire Elections and Voting Guide: What Every Granite State Voter Should Knowhttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/new-hampshire-elections-voting-guide/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/new-hampshire-elections-voting-guide/A complete guide to New Hampshire elections, voter registration, the first-in-the-nation primary, and key political races in the Granite State.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTNew Hampshire's Economy Looks Strong on Paper, but Workers Are Losing Groundhttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/nh-economy-strong-workers-losing-ground-2026/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/nh-economy-strong-workers-losing-ground-2026/NH unemployment stays at 3% but workers face a 2.2% effective pay cut as inflation in groceries, healthcare, and energy outpaces wage growth.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTSmart Home Kitchen Technology: The Best Connected Appliances for 2026https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/smart-home-kitchen-technology-appliances/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/smart-home-kitchen-technology-appliances/A guide to the best smart kitchen appliances in 2026, from smart ovens and refrigerators to voice assistants and connected cooking tools.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTNew Hampshire Housing Market Shows Signs of Cooling as Homes Sit Longer and Price Gains Shrinkhttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/nh-housing-market-cooling-2026-prices/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/nh-housing-market-cooling-2026-prices/NH housing market cooling in 2026 with median price at $530K, smallest year-over-year gain since 2023, and homes sitting on market longer.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTWinter Emergency Kit for Your Home: The Complete New Hampshire Preparedness Guidehttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/winter-emergency-kit-home-new-hampshire/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/winter-emergency-kit-home-new-hampshire/Everything you need in a winter emergency kit for your home: backup power, heating, snow removal, and connectivity gear rated and reviewed for New Hampshire conditions.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTSNHU Online Degree Review: Costs, Programs, and Whether It's Worth It in 2026https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/snhu-southern-new-hampshire-university-online-review/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/snhu-southern-new-hampshire-university-online-review/An honest review of SNHU's online degree programs, including costs, accreditation, student outcomes, and whether the investment pays off in 2026.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMTSen. Hassan Raises Alarm Over Methadone Clinic Chain's Business Practices in New Hampshirehttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/hassan-methadone-clinic-new-season-concerns/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/hassan-methadone-clinic-new-season-concerns/Sen. Maggie Hassan accuses New Season methadone clinics of improper business practices and substandard care for New Hampshire addiction patients.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTCasino Operator Eyes Littleton for New Gambling Venue as NH Revenues Surgehttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/littleton-nh-new-casino-gambling-proposal/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/littleton-nh-new-casino-gambling-proposal/Granite State Gaming & Hospitality plans a new casino in Littleton, NH as charitable gaming revenues nearly triple statewide. Construction could begin summer 2026.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTMount Washington Pursues UNESCO World Heritage Status, Joining Ranks of Global Landmarkshttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/mount-washington-unesco-world-heritage-site/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/mount-washington-unesco-world-heritage-site/Mount Washington Commission votes to pursue UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for the iconic 6,288-foot peak known for extreme weather.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTUSGS Finds Massive Lithium Deposits in New Hampshire, Raising Hopes for Mineral Independencehttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/new-hampshire-lithium-deposits-usgs-mineral-independence/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/new-hampshire-lithium-deposits-usgs-mineral-independence/A USGS report identifies hundreds of thousands of metric tons of lithium oxide in New Hampshire and Vermont, boosting US mineral independence prospects.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTNH Senate Diverts Campus Carry Bill to Study Committee in Party-Line Votehttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/nh-campus-carry-guns-bill-senate-study/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/nh-campus-carry-guns-bill-senate-study/New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee votes along party lines to send campus carry gun bill to study committee, shelving House-passed legislation.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTNew Hampshire Bill to Lift Housing Restrictions on Dead-End Roads Advances Despite Safety Concernshttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/nh-dead-end-road-housing-restrictions-bill/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/nh-dead-end-road-housing-restrictions-bill/SB 564 would prevent NH municipalities from imposing housing caps on dead-end roads stricter than state fire code, addressing the housing shortage.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTNH Senate Shelves Five Landfill Bills, Sends Waste Legislation to Interim Studyhttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/nh-landfill-bills-waste-management-legislature/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/nh-landfill-bills-waste-management-legislature/New Hampshire Senate shelves five landfill bills, sending them to interim study as Sen. Pearl works on consolidated waste management legislation with Gov. Ayotte.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTWarmington Blasts Ayotte Over Child Advocate Budget Cuts as New Sununu Center Abuse Allegations Surfacehttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/warmington-ayotte-child-advocate-sununu-center/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/warmington-ayotte-child-advocate-sununu-center/Democrat Cinde Warmington targets Gov. Kelly Ayotte over budget cuts to New Hampshire's Office of Child Advocate amid fresh abuse allegations at Sununu Center.Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTNew Hampshire Senate Blocks Environmental Fees, but Critics Warn the Real Costs Are Cominghttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/new-hampshire-senate-kills-fees-environmental-costs/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/new-hampshire-senate-kills-fees-environmental-costs/The NH Senate voted down environmental stewardship fees for mooring permits, battery recycling, and dam upkeep. Critics say the costs will show up elsewhere.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTClaremont Mayor Dale Girard Switches Party Affiliation From Democrat to Republicanhttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/claremont-mayor-girard-party-switch-republican/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/claremont-mayor-girard-party-switch-republican/Claremont Mayor Dale Girard changed his party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, citing a voting record that aligned more closely with GOP positions.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMTNew Hampshire's Education System Under Strain as Teacher Pay Ranking Falls to 42nd Nationallyhttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/new-hampshire-education-system-strain-teacher-pay/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/new-hampshire-education-system-strain-teacher-pay/New Hampshire raised starting teacher pay by 3.3% but fell to 42nd nationally. The state's education system faces mounting strain from shortages and funding gaps.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTGO-NORTH Program Aims to Channel $1 Billion in Federal Funds Into New Hampshire Rural Healthcarehttps://newhampshirereview.com/articles/new-hampshire-rural-health-program-go-north-billion/https://newhampshirereview.com/articles/new-hampshire-rural-health-program-go-north-billion/The GO-NORTH program will direct $1 billion in federal funds over five years to transform New Hampshire's rural healthcare from reactive to proactive.Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT