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13/09/2025

🍂 Leaf Season 2025 is here 🍂

New Hampshire’s fall colors don’t arrive all at once — from the White Mountains to the Seacoast, peak foliage moves south through October.

Our guide breaks down:

▪️When and where colors peak
▪️How foliage fuels the local economy
▪️Smart travel hacks to beat the crowds

Enjoy beautiful autumn views across NH this season. 🍁

➡️ Read the article: https://concordsentinel.com/2025/09/13/leaf-season-2025-when-and-where-to-catch-peak-foliage-in-new-hampshire/

09/09/2025

The Granite State Fair returns to Rochester this September! 🎡🎠

📍 72 Lafayette St., Rochester, NH
📅 September 11–14 & 18–21
🎟 Fair admission, ride passes, and grandstand ticket info available online.

Explore livestock barns, Circus Hollywood, food vendors, a full midway, contests, and daily entertainment for all ages. Ride wristbands and MEGAPASS tickets are on sale now.

➡️ Read the article: https://concordsentinel.com/2025/09/09/granite-state-fair-set-to-return-with-two-weekends-full-of-fun/

06/09/2025

ICYMI: Top Stories from August 📣

August brought some big changes and milestones across NH. Here’s what made headlines last month:

🏦 St. Mary’s Bank opened its long-awaited Concord branch
📵 A new “bell-to-bell” cell phone ban is coming to NH schools
🛶 The Mayhew Program continues its mission of shaping NH youth

From local banking to classroom culture shifts and mentorships, these stories reflect the resilience and community spirit at the heart of our state.

➡️ Read the full recap: https://concordsentinel.com/2025/09/06/in-case-you-missed-it-top-stories-from-august/

04/09/2025

End of Summer, Start of Something Big in Tilton NH 🌅

The The Lake Estate on Winnisquam, a $90M luxury resort opening this September, is aiming to reshape the tourism scene in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. 🏞

The resort is set to include:

▪️114 rooms, 36 acres, 3,400 feet of shoreline
▪️Numerous dining options, with reservations opening in September
▪️25 fireplaces, a wine cellar, and spa with a year-round mineral pool

As lakeside towns quiet down for fall, Tilton’s newest destination is just getting started. 🛎️

➡️ Learn more today: https://concordsentinel.com/2025/09/04/tiltons-90-million-resort-aims-to-redefine-luxury-in-the-lakes-region/

01/09/2025

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the workers, creators, and go-getters who help keep our communities strong. Whether you're marching in a parade, grilling with family, or simply taking a well-earned break—enjoy the day. 👷‍♀️🧑‍🌾

Thank you for all you do!

27/08/2025

Looking for Labor Day plans in New Hampshire? 🇺🇸

From classic parades to indie rock and seafood feasts, here’s how to enjoy the last long weekend of summer before back to school season, and the start of fall. 🍂

▪️Milford’s Labor Day Parade
▪️A pinball tournament in Concord
▪️Live indie rock in Portsmouth
▪️A craft fair in North Conway
▪️Seafood Festival at Hampton Beach

Enjoy the long weekend, and keep summer going just a little longer!

➡️ Read the article: https://concordsentinel.com/2025/08/27/5-great-ways-to-celebrate-labor-day-in-new-hampshire/

19/08/2025

Since 1969, The Mayhew Program has helped transform the lives of NH boys — one summer, one lesson, one boat race at a time. 🛶

Each year, 225 boys from across the state take part in a free, 8-year journey that begins with camp and continues with year-round mentoring and support.

✅ Tuition-free
✅ Built on values: respect, responsibility, community, and challenge
✅ Over 2,400 alumni and counting

From first-time swimmers to confident leaders, every boy discovers what he’s capable of.

➡️ Learn more: https://concordsentinel.com/2025/08/19/mayhew-program-helping-change-the-lives-of-boys-in-nh-since-1969/

14/08/2025

Bell-to-Bell Cell Phone Ban to Head to NH Schools 📵 🏫

A new state law will limit student cell phone use from the first bell to the last during the school day. Implementation timelines will vary, so parents should check with their local district.

The law outlines that cellphone use will be:
▪️Allowed: Before and after school
▪️Not allowed: During classes or lunch
▪️Exceptions: Medical needs or special education programs

According to supporters, the goal is to reduce distractions and increase engagement. 📝

➡️ Read the full article: https://concordsentinel.com/2025/08/14/bell-to-bell-cell-phone-ban-coming-to-new-hampshire-schools/

10/08/2025

Celebrate The 7th Annual Sunflower Bloom Festival! 🌻

This week at Sunfox Farm, walk through 20 acres of sunflowers, pick your own blooms, and enjoy live music, artisan vendors, and local food trucks.

August 9–17 | 10 AM – 6 PM | Concord, NH 📅

Tickets: $12 adults | Kids under 10 free 🎟

Presented with the NH Lakes Region Tourism Association. Make it part of your summer adventure!

➡️ Learn more: https://concordsentinel.com/2025/08/10/sunfox-farm-celebrates-7th-annual-sunflower-bloom-festival/

07/08/2025

ICYMI: Top Stories from July in New Hampshire 📣

here's what made headlines last month:

▪️Vehicle Inspections Ending in 2026: Annual inspections will soon be a thing of the past.

▪️NH Humane Society Spotlight: With a 90% adoption rate, this shelter continues to match pets with loving homes.

▪️Rite Aid Closures Statewide: All 48 NH stores are closing as the chain files for bankruptcy again, reshaping the local pharmacy access.

See you next month! ☀️

➡️ Catch up on the full stories: https://concordsentinel.com/2025/08/07/in-case-you-missed-it-top-stories-from-july/

02/08/2025

St. Mary’s Bank Now Open in Concord! 🎉

St. Mary’s Bank, the nation’s first credit union, has officially opened a new branch in Concord, marking a major expansion into the state capital. 🏦

The branch offers full-service banking with a focus on personalized service and community engagement.

Early feedback suggests the credit union’s people-first approach is resonating with Concord residents. ✅

➡️ Read the article: https://concordsentinel.com/2025/08/02/st-marys-bank-expands-with-new-branch-in-concord/

31/07/2025

Concord’s Time Capsule: A Look Back, Nearly a Decade Later🏅🪙

In 2014, a time capsule buried during Concord’s 1965 bicentennial was unearthed. Inside were letters, artifacts, newspapers, and relics from another era.

The following year, a new capsule was buried to continue the tradition, set to be opened in 2065.

Discover what was inside, and how this tradition connects generations across time. ⏱

➡️ Read the article: https://concordsentinel.com/2025/07/31/concords-time-capsule-a-look-back-nearly-a-decade-later/

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