‘I want this space to be community’: Witchlight Oracle Apothecary prioritizes connections and spirituality

By RACHEL WACHMAN

Abby Rollins has always had an “otherworldly knowing,” one she denied for many years.

Two of five Grappone auto franchises to be sold as part of family transition

By DAVID BROOKS

The Grappone Auto Group is selling two of its franchises, Toyota and Hyundai, as the company completes the transition into the fourth generation of family ownership.

In turbulent times, a small brewery finds some certainty with solar power

By DAVID BROOKS

The craft beer industry is undergoing a shakeout after years of growth, so if you’re going to expand your small brewery, it helps to have some help. Like 182 solar panels.

New Hampshire falls behind on housing goals, pushing prices higher

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Construction of new houses in New Hampshire took a step back in 2023, putting the state behind in its efforts to ease the ongoing housing shortages.

Fill ’er up: New Hampshire considers allowing patrons to pour their own alcohol

By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY

Patrons out for a drink who’d like to refill their glass without waiting for the server might have their wish come true. 

Ski area plans to spin its lift until May

By DAN TOUHY

The Red Sox season was already a dozen games deep when, on April 9, a small ski area in New Hampshire fired up its snowmaking guns to add to the snow base on its main slope.

Another lawsuit delays Steeplegate Mall demolition

By DAVID BROOKS

If you’re wondering why nothing obvious is happening at the closed Steeplegate Mall to convert it into a massive mixed-use development, consider the situation of the largest remaining tenant, JCPenney.

After 41 years, Business Committee for the Arts says its job is done

By DAVID BROOKS

After 41 years of encouraging New Hampshire businesses to support the arts, the NHBCA is doing something unusual for a non-profit advocacy group: shutting down even though it doesn’t have to.

Concord Coach to resume daily bus service to New York City

Concord Coach Lines is about to resume the direct service between Concord and New York City that ended when COVID hit.

New Healthy Buffalo owner to build market in Chichester

By RACHEL WACHMAN

Jason McKay jokes with friends that Chichester is the greatest place on Earth, but laughs aside, he loves his hometown. In August, McKay took over the Healthy Buffalo, a longstanding local meat shop, and he now intends to open a market next spring. McKay also plans to move the Healthy Buffalo, which has been a staple business in town for over 30 years, to the new market location on Dover Road by Speedway.

From potential for growth to possible price hikes: How New Hampshire businesses look at Trump tariffs

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Jonathan Hutchins isn’t rushing to increase prices on his coffee any time soon.

Work continues on new state psychiatric hospital in Concord

By DAVID BROOKS

Work is continuing on the new forensic psychiatric hospital on Clinton Street in Concord, although you’d be hard-pressed to recognize it when driving by.

Blasting set at Swenson Granite quarry, which may resume full operations this summer

By DAVID BROOKS

Blasting is scheduled to take place Tuesday at the Swenson Granite quarry in Concord as the Canadian firm that owns the company continues preparations for what could be a resumption of granite-cutting operations.

A New Hampshire ski resort bets on tech to compete with industry giants

By HOLLY RAMER and AMANDA SWINHART

JACKSON, N.H. — A skier since age 4, Thomas Brennick now enjoys regular trips to New Hampshire’s Black Mountain with his two grandchildren.

Loudon Country Store to reopen with larger menu and some Indian food

By DAVID BROOKS

The Loudon Country Store is returning to life and the new owner says it will be the same as before, but with a bit of a south-Asian twist.

Arts Alley in Concord on schedule for summer openings

By DAVID BROOKS

Downtown Concord has been watching the construction work on what will be Arts Alley for months, but not everything is visible from the sidewalk. Not by a long shot.

Ascent Training and Performance gym transcends barriers for entry to fitness

By ALEXANDER RAPP

Their motto speaks volumes about the type of business they wanted to create.

Ski areas limping to a soggy close of season

By DAVID BROOKS

We’re heading into the final weeks of skiing season but limping into them might be a better term for much of New Hampshire, where resorts will try to stay open through the end of the month.

Ragged Mountain Resort is for sale as it turns 60

By DAVID BROOKS

It’s an interesting time for Ragged Mountain Resort in Danbury, which is holding its 60th birthday party this weekend after enjoying a record ski season – because it’s also for sale.