Sruthi Gopalakrishnan

More than 500 people are set to take part in the Friendship Walk in Concord this Saturday to foster inclusivity and celebrate those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.At the State House Plaza, the Friendship Walk, organized by Best...

An ongoing review of the state’s charitable gaming laws has sparked concerns over Ainsworth, a company operating nearly half of the historical horse racing terminals that avoids paying money to fund problem gambling services.

It is that time of year when vibrant flowers start to bloom, painting landscapes with their colors, and the air is filled with the sweet melodies of songbirds, that encounters with abandoned baby birds or squirrels on the ground become more...

Director of operations for NHHRC Palana Belken shows volunteer Kat Legler how to pack the kits to stock the van.

Taking cues from other states, New Hampshire lawmakers are pushing for a bill to expedite the eviction of people unlawfully living on private property, but this legislative effort has sparked concerns over its unintended consequences.

Andy Chew dumps his trash bags into the trailer at Wilmot’s transfer station on a Wednesday morning. SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN/ Monitor staffAndy Chew dumps his trash bags into the trailer at Wilmot’s transfer station on a Wednesday morning SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN—Andy Chew dumps his trash bags into the trailer at Wilmot’s transfer station on a Wednesday morning SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN—Wilmot’s transfer station recycles glass bottles and jars but not plastic SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN—Wilmot’s transfer station recycles glass bottles and jars but not plastic. SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN/ Monitor staff

Charlie Taylor, senior at Concord Christian Academy advocating against the end of life option at the Legislative Office Building on Tuesday SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN—

A refuse truck backs up to dump trash at the Nashua landfill. Non-recycled waste, as well as waste generated in the state and waste from neighboring New England states such as Massachusetts, are disposed of in nine enormous landfills spread across the state. These modern-day landfills are engineered with safety in mind. They are lined with low-permeable materials to keep waste from contacting groundwater or soil. GEOFF FORESTER/Monitor staff, file

The New Hampshire Senate voted down a bill that would have allowed medical aid in dying on Thursday, taking away the opportunity for terminally ill individuals to end their suffering through self-administered medication.

In Andy Chew’s garage, aluminum cans — remnants of seltzers and assorted drinks — are piled high in large bins because it pains him too much to throw them away.Living in Wilmot, N.H., where recycling options are scarce, with the town lacking...