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Chris Pappas Faces Second Polling Blow in New Hampshire Race Against Sununu

Democratic Representative Chris Pappas was dealt a second polling blow against former Senator John Sununu, a Republican, in New Hampshire’s U.S. Senate race, a must-win for Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections. Pappas and Sununu are viewed as front- …

Jeffrey Smith joins Savings Bank of Walpole as vice president

Sign up for the Transcript's daily newsletter and get essential news each day. Savings Bank of Walpole has named Jeffrey Smith as vice president and commercial portfolio manager. Smith returns to the bank with more than two decades of experience in …

Documentary on heat protection for workers screens at Keene Public Library

Sign up for the Transcript's daily newsletter and get essential news each day. The New Hampshire Alliance of Immigrants and Refugees and Working Films will host a free screening of the documentary “Without Shade Without Rest” on Tuesday, Sept. 8, from …

New Hampshire rents are already going up, but is AI driving some even higher?

When Jacqueline Plante got her lease renewal notice in June for the Portsmouth apartment where she’s lived for three years, it seemed strange. Rather than offering her a rate for a typical 12-month lease, the renewal spelled out 11 different lease terms, …

Saturday’s high school roundup: Pelham, Alvirne open with football wins

Road trips to begin a season are never easy. But thanks to bone-jarring hits, the defenses of Pelham and Alvirne led their teams to season-opening New Hampshire football victories under the lights Friday night. Pelham 21, Kingswood 0: Perennial Granite …

Caliber Expands into New England Through Acquisition of Key Collision, Entering Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont

LEWISVILLE, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 31, 2026-- The Caliber family of automotive repair and service brands, including Caliber Collision, Caliber Auto Glass and Caliber Fleet Solutions, today announced its expansion into New England, marking the company’ …

NH Rents Are Already Going Up, But is AI Driving Some Even Higher?

U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-2nd C.D., who as a deputy attorney general during the Biden administration worked on an antitrust investigation of RealPage, a developer of algorithmic rent-setting software, is the sponsor of the “End Rent Fixing Act of 2025 …

GOP primary coming up for NH's Cheshire 15 district

Primary elections are coming up in New Hampshire on Sept. 8, and the race for the Republican nominations in Cheshire County’s 15th district for the state House of Representatives is contested. There are two seats in this floterial district and three …

A Trader Joe’s in Keene? One Young Resident is Rallying the Community

A 13-year-old’s push for a Trader Joe’s in Keene has grown to 800 supporters and caught the attention of the grocery chain’s real estate team. By Melissa Callender August 31, 2026 12:08 pm   KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Most 13-year-olds probably aren’t …

Friday’s local roundup: Pelham and Alvirne open football season with road wins

Pelham and Alvirne got the 2026 high school football season off on a winning note Friday evening. On the opening night of action in New Hampshire, the two local squads both played ferocious defense and walked away road winners. In Wolfeboro, Pelham posted …

Football Roundup: Road wins for Broncos, Sabers; HB falls

Bodies collide in a big way during Friday night's Alvirne season opener at Keene. (Photo by Ethan Weston/Keene Sentinel) SIGN UP TO CONTINUE Print Subscriber? Sign Up for Full Access! Unlimited access to all stories from nashuatelegraph.com on your …

These 2 Pizza Hut Locations in New Hampshire Just Closed

Well, it looks like New Hampshire is down two Pizza Hut spots. USA Today reported in February that hundreds of the restaurant chain's locations would close in 2026, though at the time, it wasn't clear which places were on the chopping block. As of …

Contested Local Races Take Shape Ahead of Sept. 8 New Hampshire Primary

Several contested local races will appear on Monadnock Region ballots when New Hampshire holds its state primary Sept. 8.   CHESHIRE COUNTY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) New Hampshire voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 8, for the state’s 2026 primary …

Industry Roundup: Caliber Enters New England With Key Collision Deal, Crash Champions Expands in Two States, and More

Caliber Expands Into New England With Key Collision Acquisition The Caliber family of automotive repair and service brands announced its entry into Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont through the acquisition of Key Collision, bringing the company's 10 …

NHIAA football preview: Alvirne, Pelham excited to get going Friday night

High school football is back in the Granite State. On Friday night, two local New Hampshire teams, Alvirne and Pelham, will kick off the 2026 season with road games. Alvirne, looking to rebound from last year’s 4-6 season, will open with a trip to Keene (6 …

2026 NH Republican CD2 Debate: ICE activity in Keene

Weekend Pulse 9/4-9/7: Labor Day Edition

Labor Day weekend brings music, art, theater and fairs to the Monadnock Region, including Keene Music Festival and Art in the Park. MONADNOCK REGION, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Labor Day weekend offers a packed lineup of music, art, theater and community events …

Why NH writer Joyce Maynard will always remember Dolly Parton: 'She was a wildflower.'

At a time when everyone was bumping rock ‘n’ roll music, Joyce Maynard was tuning into a folkier sound. The author, journalist and New Hampshire native did her time with the classics – Joni, Joan, Bob, Leonard – but there was only one voice that …

Historical Society Puts Final Touches on Exhibit Celebrating Keene Area’s Zucchini Festival

Historical Society exhibit revisits the wild history of the 1980s International Zucchini Festival with memorabilia, competitions and events. KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) The strange, colorful and decidedly zucchini-heavy history of one of the Monadnock Region’ …

Wayne County Networking Invites Business Owners and Community Leaders to Build Stronger Local Connections

Free, referral-based networking community brings together entrepreneurs, organizations, and community leaders from across Wayne County on October 1 in Richmond RICHMOND, IN, UNITED STATES, September 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Business owners …

'All We Need Is Love' Unites Global Voices for National Suicide Prevention Month

The music project brings artists and communities together to promote compassion, remembrance, mental health awareness and suicide prevention. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The music project All We Need Is Love …

International Cheer Union Announces Cheerleading Coed Premier will join The World Games for 2029

Cheerleading first debuted at The World Games in 2025 in China with Pom Doubles, this 12-athlete team division shows the rapid growth of cheerleading worldwide MEMPHIS, TN, UNITED STATES, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International …

Accountable Gold Initiative Seeks New U.S.-Africa Approach to African Gold

AGI proposes a US-Africa gold strategy built on incentives, accountability and partnership—not sanctions—promoting responsible production and transparent trade. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, September 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new proposal …

From a Backpacker's Business Plan to a Multi-Brand Travel Group: The Evolution of Bamba Experience Group

Entrepreneur Paul Sarfati has spent more 20 years reinventing travel businesses around one principle: different travelers need different travel companies. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO CITY, MEXICO, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Before there was …

His Royal Majesty King Tikoe Tefo Meshack Lekitlane Signs Historic MOU With State of the African Diaspora

Kham Royal Kingdom strengthens its international role as King Tikoe advances partnerships connecting African kingdoms with diaspora resources. KHAM ROYAL KINGDOM , SOUTH AFRICA, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a significant step to …

领先的海外 GEO 服务商 Simaia 推出简体中文版 AI 搜索可见性服务，助力中国出海企业赢得海外客户

Simaia 面向中国出口商、制造企业和 B2B 服务公司推出全中文 GEO 服务版块，帮助其在 ChatGPT、Gemini 等西方 AI 模型的回答中被海外买家发现，早期案例显示新内容上线后最快 3 天即可出现品牌提及，此前该公司已在纺织制造等行业客户中验证了询盘增长的实际效果。 HONG KONG, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Simaia 是一家面向 APAC 地区 B2B 公司的智能体营销团队，其服务同时覆盖策略端（AI 搜 …

KBLT Congress 2026 Opens in Riyadh as Saudi Arabia's Luxury Traveller Outpaces the World's Biggest Travel Brands

With Saudi outbound travel spend on track to top US$30.7 billion in 2026, the Kingdom's advisory board says the market has entered a new era RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 5th Annual Kingdom Business & …

ملتقى المملكة للأعمال والسفر الفاخر 2026 (KBLT Congress 2026) ينطلق في الرياض

وسط تطلعات متصاعدة للمسافر السعودي الفاخر تتجاوز توقعات كبرى العلامات التجارية العالمية RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- مع توقع تجاوز إنفاق المسافرين السعوديين على السفر إلى الخارج 30.7 مليار دولار أمريكي في عام …

HRH Queen Robin L. West Coronated in Historic Ceremony of the Kham Royal Kingdom

World Civility Ambassador assumes royal responsibility with a mission centered on youth empowerment, leadership development, and legacy across Africa KHAM ROYAL KINGDOM , SOUTH AFRICA, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Robin L. West …

Student-Written Play "No Swears Academy" Premieres to a Full House in Providence

Benefit performance by Phillips Exeter student Gary Guo supports education for immigrant, refugee and low-income students via Oasis International. PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- No Swears Academy," an …

Baboo Travel Develops AI-Enabled Platform to Give Local Travel Experts a Simpler Way to Plan, Operate Tailor-Made Trips

New travel technology brings CRM, trip planning, client communication, proposals, bookings and operations into one platform built specifically for DMCs. DOVER, DE, UNITED STATES, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Baboo Travel is developing …

AFRIDEX 2026 Launches 26-Partner Global Media Network to Expand Coverage of Africa’s Defence and Security Priorities

LAGOS, NIGERIA, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International publications will give professional audiences greater access to African capability requirements, industrial development and emerging technologies ahead of the inaugural Lagos …

9/12: FROM CHAOS TO COMMUNITY STREAMS FREE FOR 25TH SEPTEMBER 11 TRIBUTE

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the WTC attacks, acclaimed 9/11 documentary film 9/12: FROM CHAOS TO COMMUNITY is now FREE to stream in perpetuity NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On September 11, 2001, …

New Book "Stake Skills" Teaches Workers to Document and Stand Behind AI-Assisted Work

Learning scientist Rich Carr's "Stake Skills" argues the answer to the AI authorship crisis is records workers keep, not referees they fear. Its log is public. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Artane Partners Appoints Hashim Alawami as Chairman of the Board, Deepening Saudi and Gulf Investor Access

Former HSBC Saudi Arabia senior manager brings more than three decades of Gulf banking and investment experience to the Dublin-based placement agent's board. DUBLIN, IRELAND, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Artane Partners, the …

KCCLA Brings 2026 K-POP Academy to San Francisco

Three-Day Program Features Professional K-POP Choreographers, Dance Classes and a Live Showcase SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ▶ Title: 2026 K-Pop Academy in San Francisco ▶ Hosted/Organized by: …

UGREEN ENTERS THE AIoT SPACE WITH NEW SMART HOME ECOSYSTEM AND NAMES CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR

UGREEN brings AI processing and device control into the home with HomeAgent, while MagFlow launches a liquid-cooled Qi2 25W magnetic power bank. FOXBOROUGH, MA, UNITED STATES, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- UGREEN, a leading global …

Global Carbon Neutral Office Supply Market Entering High-Growth Phase According To Latest The Business Research Company

The Business Research Company’s Carbon Neutral Office Supply Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The carbon neutral office supply market …

Carcinoid Syndrome Management Market Report Highlights Key Segments, Regional Trends And Major Competitors

The Business Research Company’s Carcinoid Syndrome Management Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The management of carcinoid syndrome …

Singapore Ecommerce Centre เปิดตัว 'Jenny' ที่ปรึกษาสุขภาพ AI คนแรกของสิงคโปร์ มาพร้อมเทคโนโลยีอวตารโต้ตอบแบบเรียลไทม์

ที่ปรึกษาแห่งยุคดิจิทัลที่ขับเคลื่อนด้วย AI พร้อมให้บริการตลอด 24 ชั่วโมง รองรับการใช้งานหลายภาษา ทั้งภาษาอังกฤษ ภาษาจีนกลาง ภาษามาเลย์ BANGKOK, THAILAND, September 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Singapore Ecommerce Centre เปิดตัว "Jenny…

Epic Agents Podcast Releases 100th Episode, Marking Two Years of Conversations With Top U.S. Real Estate Professionals

Host Jeff Hamm marks 100 episodes of Epic Agents: The Best in Real Estate Podcast with a publicist's guide to how agents can earn free press coverage. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, September 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Epic Agents: The Best in …

Instant Web Tools Helps Digital Agencies Scale Without Expanding Their In-House Teams

Digital agency has built more than 400 websites through agency partnerships while providing ongoing hosting, management, SEO, and digital marketing fulfillment RICHMOND, IN, UNITED STATES, September 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Instant Web Tools, LLC …

How to Choose a Ring Mechanism Manufacturer: Ring Diameter, Sheet Capacity and Material Guide

FOSHAN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, September 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Selecting a reliable ring mechanism manufacturer requires evaluating precise engineering parameters, including inner ring diameters, paper sheet capacity ratios, and raw material standards …

Complete Guide to Binder Mechanism Sizing: O Ring, D Ring and Slant D Ring Dimensions for OEM Projects

FOSHAN, GUANGDONG, CHINA, September 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Custom loose-leaf folder manufacturing relies on precise geometric alignment between the binder cover, punching pattern, and metal hardware. Choosing between round, D-shape, and slant D- …