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Merrimack Valley and Southern New Hampshire
Area Info
The southern part of New Hampshire contains all of the major cities, most of the population and industry, and still a goodly amount of the scenery that brings so many people to this state.
The Merrimack Valley is home to Manchester, the state's largest city. Long an important mill town, Manchester is the fastest-growing metropolitan area in New England, largely because of its business-friendly nature. It was named the second most tax-friendly city in the country by Kiplinger's and ranked 1st by Forbes on its list of "America's 100 Cheapest Places to Live."
To the north of Manchester is Concord, the state capital; to the south, Nashua, the only city in the U.S. to be ranked #1 twice in Money magazine's annual "Best Place to Live in America" list. Both cities are part of the same boom that has transformed the entire Merrimack Valley.
New Hampshire's coast is only 18 miles in length, but surprisingly includes some pristine shoreline. The area is dominated by Portsmouth, a small but vibrant city that blends a wealth of colonial architecture with modern restaurants, shops, and theaters.
In the western part of the region is the Monadnock range, capped by Mt. Monadnock, one of the state's highest peaks. This area, and the Lakes district in the northern part of the region, are relatively less developed, and more typical of the small-town New England of the American imagination.
Articles
News from The Telegraph of Nashua
Mar 21, 2010 5:59 am
DURHAM Dan Murray stood on the sidelines of Lundholm Gymnasium after Saturdays Class I boys basketball title game, the championship plaque clutched under one arm. A dab of sweat marked his brow, a te...
St. Christophers girls win two CYO titles
Mar 21, 2010 5:59 am
St. Christophers Mite (fifth-sixth grade) girls basketball team won two tournaments last weekend to claim both the Nashua Deanery and State CYO championships. In the Deanery tourney, St. Chris defeate...
Milford players fill teammates void with victory
Mar 21, 2010 5:59 am
The news came about an hour before practice on Friday and quickly sent a shock wave through the members of the Milford High School boys basketball team. About to take the court for the final run throu...
Mar 21, 2010 5:59 am
SIGN-UPS/TRYOUTS BASEBALL NASHUA PARKS-REC.: The Nashua Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting player registration forms for the upcoming Babe Ruth Baseball season. Registration forms are ...
Gene Barretto All-Star Tournament celebrates 24th year this week
Mar 21, 2010 5:59 am
The Nashua Parks-Recreation Department is working on its 24th annual Gene Barretto All-Star Basketball Tournament, which will kick off this Wednesday. All games will be held in the Chestnut Street Gym...
Letting go of winter a tough task for outdoorsmen
Mar 21, 2010 5:59 am
The transition from Winter to Mudseason is a tough one for the average Active Outdoors person here in the Northeast. As far as Im concerned (and I know lots of you will agree with me), that so-called ...
Mar 21, 2010 5:25 am
OKLAHOMA CITY In an NCAA tournament full of upsets, Northern Iowa pulled off the biggest one: The Panthers took down mighty Kansas. Playing with poise down the stretch and getting another big 3-point...
Delcarmen hopes to rebound from late-season slump
Mar 21, 2010 5:22 am
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Manny Delcarmen had reason to be optimistic about his 2009 season. In his first 11 appearances, spanning 14 innings, he did not allow an earned run, holding opponents to a .184 ...
Wakefield goes 5 innings as Sox blank Orioles 6-0
Mar 21, 2010 5:22 am
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) Tim Wakefield went five scoreless innings, giving up two hits and two walks with three strikeouts, and the Boston Red Sox beat a split squad of Baltimore Orioles 6-0 on Saturday...
Edwards, Keselowski smiling after NASCAR meeting
Mar 21, 2010 5:22 am
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) It took roughly 40 minutes with NASCAR for Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski to put their long-simmering feud to rest. At least thats how it appeared as the two smiling drivers exi...
Latest New Hampshire News from SeacoastOnline.com
Provident Bank will handle fishermen's loan program
Mar 20, 2010 4:05 am
PORTSMOUTH ? The Pease Development Authority authorized a new agreement with The Provident Bank this week to handle the Commercial Fishermen's Revolving Loan Fund Program.
Portsmouth's 'Mr. Nice Guy' roasted
Mar 19, 2010 5:14 am
PORTSMOUTH ? As the third annual St. Patrick's Day Roast of Peter Loughlin progressed, the man known as "the nicest person you'd ever want to meet" quickly became a manipulator of the elderl...
Groups chart Portsmouth's path to sustainability
Mar 19, 2010 5:14 am
PORTSMOUTH ? A series of action plans presented Thursday will set the groundwork for what proponents of the city's sustainable efforts hope is a meaningful series of changes to help the city live up t...
PSNH boss: Remove renewable energy roadblocks
Mar 18, 2010 4:32 am
PORTSMOUTH ? More can be done to enhance use of renewable energy in the state to try to meet the goal of 25 percent by 2025, according to Public Service of New Hampshire President Gary Long, but the s...
Lynch assesses storm damage in Exeter
Mar 17, 2010 5:18 am
EXETER ? The damage from Sunday and Monday's rain and wind storm is second only to the Mother's Day flood of 2006, town officials and residents told Gov. John Lynch Tuesday.
Pease Golf Course adds PGA Tour simulators
Mar 17, 2010 5:12 am
PORTSMOUTH ? Ever dream of playing the 18th at Pebble Beach or the 17th island green at TPC Sawgrass? Now, it's right in your backyard.
Pease Golf Course poised to open $2.3M clubhouse
Mar 17, 2010 5:08 am
PORTSMOUTH ? The result of a $2.3 million investment, the Pease Golf Course is scheduled to re-open March 29 with a new clubhouse that will feature many of the modern comforts its predecessor lacked.
Councilor 'disturbed' by makeup of parking focus group
Mar 17, 2010 5:05 am
PORTSMOUTH ? The recommendation from a Planning Board subcommittee examining city parking fees will not be the final word on the controversial topic, City Manager John Bohenko assured city councilors ...
State officials monitor erosion near Winnicut River bridge
Mar 16, 2010 5:08 am
GREENLAND ? A crew of engineers and representatives of the state Department of Environmental Services spent the night monitoring the Route 33 bridge over the Winnicut River to ensure serious damage do...
States willing to raise the ante
Mar 16, 2010 12:20 am
DES MOINES, Iowa ? Faced with a drop in gambling revenue, states are adding games, considering new casinos and increasing lottery options ? anything to keep their cut of the profits rolling in.
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