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For the Birds: For me, phoebe is the true sign of spring, by Chris Bosak
8+ hour, 21+ min ago (462+ words) Eastern phoebes are one of the earliest spring migrants to return to New England. The bird world is amazing. If you're reading this column, you likely already know that, but every once in a while something reminds me of just…...
For the Birds: Looking back on amusing old names for birds, by Chris Bosak
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (490+ words) The eastern towhee used to be known as the chewink. Many months ago, or maybe it was years at this point, I promised to do a column on old bird names. Now, I did write a column last summer about…...
How the region's topography amplified the 2005 floods
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (930+ words) Route 119 through the heart of Hinsdale was a scene of chaos after the highway bridge collapsed due to the severe flooding the morning of Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005. But after a scant three days of furious efforts, great strides had already been…...
Keene a 'good storm' away from breaking 5-year snow record
1+ week, 5+ day ago (228+ words) A sad-looking melting snowman slumps forward, portending this week's warmer predicted temperatures and rain, on Monday at Ashuelot River Park in Keene." Keene is poised to have one of the snowiest winters in years, according to the National Weather Service....
Get ready for yet another snow storm
2+ week, 5+ day ago (172+ words) Gilsum, along with the rest of the Monadnock Region, is blanketed in wet, heavy snow. As of Monday afternoon, the National Weather Service reported 7.5 inches of snow accumulation in Peterborough and 6 inches in Troy. The Monadnock Region is expected to…...
Ayotte wants to bring more nuclear power to New Hampshire. How would that work?
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (1207+ words) Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced her intentions to put New Hampshire "at the forefront" of nuclear energy to loud applause last week. In her annual State of the State speech, Ayotte directed energy officials to find ways to foster a new…...
For the Birds: Birds are survivors — but feeders help in winter, by Chris Bosak
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (451+ words) An American goldfinch eats seeds from a coneflower head this winter in New England. A ton of snow followed by prolonged freezing temperatures can spell disaster for birds. Luckily, birds have developed several survival strategies to cope with such conditions....
8849 TANK X Launches: World's First Rugged Phone with 1080p & 220 lumens Projector
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (294+ words) Meet the TANK X " the world's first rugged projector phone with 1080P play and a powerful 220-lumen DLP projector. SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 8849, the pioneering force in rugged projector phones, today announced the launch of the TANK X - a next-generation rugged…...
Elevated PCBs and toxins detected in loon eggs from NH lakes
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (478+ words) A loon and its chick on Contoocook Lake last year. Recent testing of failed loon eggs from several lakes and ponds around the state, including one from Pool Pond in Rindge, showed elevated levels of contaminants. The Loon Preservation Committee…...
State 'locked into' drought until thaw
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (731+ words) Jerry McDougle of Walpole does a lap on his cross-country skis in Wheelock Park on Dec. 15 in Keene. Despite recent snow, much of New Hampshire is still in a drought. A months-long drought is lingering across much of New Hampshire…...