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Coos County ranks highest in New Hampshire for per capita government transfer income at $17,581 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Coos County received an average of $17,581 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in New Hampshire.

By North Country Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

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Coos County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.1% of income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.1% of income in Coos County, providing an average of $1,120 per capita to residents.

By North Country Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Coos County rise or fall in 2021?

By North Country Reporter | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Coos County received $858,276 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Coos County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By North Country Reporter | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Coos County received $703,807 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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American Red Cross Blood Drive

By North Country Leader Reports | Mar 24, 2023

Appointments remain for the next American Red Cross Blood Drive at AVH on Friday, May 12.

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World Down Syndrome Day

By North Country Reporter Reports | Mar 24, 2023

Today, on World Down Syndrome Day, themed “With Us Not For Us,” let us remember that people with disabilities have the right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else.

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FREE Health Education Lecture Series for March: Colorectal Cancer Screening

By Press release submission | Mar 6, 2023

Our FREE Health Education Lecture Series for March: Colorectal Cancer Screening, will be held at 6 p.m., March 15, via Zoom.

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NH Homeowner Assistance Fund Workshop

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2023

BEHIND IN PAYING MORTGAGE, PROPERTY CHARGES OR UTILITIES?

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Supervisor of the Checklist Meeting

By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2023

The Supervisors will be meeting in the Town Clerks office Saturday March 4th, from 11-11:30AM to approve any changes to the Town's Checklist.

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Board of Selectmen Meeting

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2023

Board of Selectmen Meeting

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Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management on February 21

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

Please meet at Culinary Arts Center. Campus buildings are large, so please allow ample time to find your way.

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US Paralympian and Survivor Contestant, Noelle Lambert, to Speak at Great Bay Community College Commencement

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

Great Bay Community College will be celebrating its 77th Commencement for the class of 2023 on Saturday, May 13 at the college’s Portsmouth campus at the Pease Tradeport.

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Radiologic Science (includes Radiation Therapy & Radiography) on March 1

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

Students interested in exploring about a medical career in either radiography or radiation therapy can attend an information session to learn about the specific opportunities in these two allied health fields.

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Dental Assistant on March 9

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

Students interested in exploring a health career in Dental Assisting can attend an information session to learn about the specific opportunities within the profession.

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Dance Movement Therapy Info Session | AUNE on February 16

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

As dance/movement therapists, we believe that a person’s lived bodily experience is central to the therapeutic process, and that dancing is life-affirming.

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What or who is Cruising on Lake Winnisquam!?

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

This just in! Yesterday afternoon, Marine faculty of LRCC, Jake Marsh was repairing a Mercury engine when he caught a glimpse of what seemed to be a large dragon-like tail on the back of a boat cruising by the Lake Winnisquam sandbar.

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Undergraduate Studies Application Essay Workshop | AU

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

Nervous about writing your admissions essay for college?

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What’s coming to Lakes!?

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

This just in! This morning, while hiking in Tuftonboro NH, an LRCC Fire Science student, who wishes to remain anonymous at this time, made a report that has yet to be explained!

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MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and MA in CMHC Art Therapy Concentration | AUNE on March 2

By Press release submission | Feb 23, 2023

Antioch University New England’s MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling & MA in CMHC, Art Therapy Concentration information sessions provide prospective students with an opportunity to learn more about our CACREP accredited programs with two low-residency delivery options, on-campus/weekend and online for our regular MA in CMHC program and our online low-residency delivery of our MA in CMHC, Art Therapy Concentration program.