Can New Hampshire’s Small Banks Survive the M&A Rush?
The latest planned takeover of a New Hampshire bank by an out-of-state institution raises an obvious question: Can small state banks survive in the current era of relentless industry consolidation? The answer from local bankers and an industry expert: Yes, due mostly...
State Lawmakers Eke Out Productive Session of Housing Reforms
In the end, they accomplished more than they expected. Heading into the spring legislative session in Concord, pro-housing lawmakers and advocates were bracing for a major push to repeal a slew of landmark laws passed last year that made it easier to build new housing...
Sales Numbers Show 2026 Housing Market Losing Momentum
The spring housing market in New Hampshire hasn’t unfolded as many had once hoped. After last year’s encouraging rise in the number of homes for sale and a relative softening in prices across the state, some industry players were expecting the positive 2025 momentum...
New AI Data Centers: Easier Said Than Done
The push to make New Hampshire a more hospitable place for new AI data centers is running into early problems, from angry local protesters to large tech firms showing a lack of interest in building facilities here. Last year, there was a sense of optimism that it was...This Week’s Paper: Digital Edition
