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Move over maple? With climate change, new interest in tapping other trees for syrup.

Producing other kinds of syrup could be a natural way for farmers to safeguard their harvest against warmer weather and pests. But maple experts say the most famous syrup is here to stay.

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RI FOOD & DINING

Service charges in restaurants: Equity for workers or ‘junk’ fees that should be eliminated?

President Biden has he wants to eliminate “junk” fees that are costing Americans billions each year. Most assume that he’s referring to credit card companies and ticket sellers, but regulations would also include independent restaurants.
TRAVEL

On the slopes, more close calls than usual this year. Can’t we just be kinder skiers?

Sliding down a mountain is exhilarating, to be sure. But it’s risky enough in itself. Must we all make it more so? Efforts are underway to keep everyone safe.

Attention coffee lovers!

Here’s what’s brewing in Concord this May.

‘We’re stoked’: Ski operators rejoice over abundant fresh snowfall in northern New England
Over 2 feet of snow on many slopes is allowing resorts to stay open through the spring.

The IRS has something free for Mass. and N.H. residents: a new online tax prep tool as part of a controversial initiative
Senator Elizabeth Warren pushed for years for the program as a no-charge government alternative to commercial tax preparation services that often charge fees.

Tara Sullivan
Most important aspect of Dartmouth vote to unionize is it represents a pathway for more athletes to be heard
It does feel safe to say the landscape of collegiate athletics is as unstable as at any point in its long, storied history.

Sports Betting
One year after sports betting kicked off, the returns have far exceeded expectations
In addition to about double the estimated tax revenue generated from sports betting, a clear picture of gambling tendencies in Massachusetts has emerged.

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New Hampshire’s ‘iconic’ 603 area code reaching the end of the line

The state’s sole area code was created in 1947, and has since become a common marketing tool for businesses.

MEDIA

Catholic news site Church Militant agrees to pay $500k to N.H. priest in defamation case

The outlet and its parent company, St. Michael’s media, is not authorized to represent the Catholic Church, according to the Archdiocese of Detroit, in whose territory it is based.

Backcountry hiker forges a path to make outdoor adventures more inclusive

Mardi Fuller, the first Black person confirmed to have climbed all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000-foot mountains, is working to help other people of color experience great heights.

Weather Focus | Chris Gloninger

‘Hit to the shins’: Ski season keeps slogging along despite the lack of real snow

The unusually warm, record-breaking winter is forcing ski resorts to either close early or extend snow-making operations to compete with low snow levels.

Seven spots in New Hampshire to watch the total solar eclipse

The highly anticipated Great North American Solar Eclipse — which will send a lunar shadow sweeping across the US on April 8 — is expected to bring a wave of visitors to the Granite State.

HERE, THERE, AND EVERYWHERE

Getaway spots in New Hampshire and Florida, and a blender for on the go

Travel news you can use.

BUSINESS

Airport director in Manchester, N.H., celebrates ‘three good wins’ as airlines add routes

The total number of travelers through MHT has dropped 45 percent in the past decade, but consumers could still make 2024 a strong year, the airport’s director says.

ADDRESS

Home of the Week: Where farm to table is just a matter of feet

Three-bedroom N.H. Cape needs finishing touches, but 2.7-acre property is ready for goats, chickens, pigs, seedlings, and its next owner.