Chris Sununu

As coronavirus cases remain steady in New Hampshire, Gov. Chris Sununu once again said Tuesday officials will not issue a statewide mask mandate ahead of President Donald Trump’s rally this weekend. Trump is scheduled to hold a rally at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease at 8 p.m. Saturday. “We expect folks to wear a mask. We’ve heard from the...

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu issued a statement Monday welcoming President Donald Trump to New Hampshire ahead of this weekend’s rally, while also urging those attending the event to wear masks. “As Governor I will always welcome the President of the United States to New Hampshire,” the Republican governor said. “I am pleased to see the campaign will be...

President Donald Trump will travel to New Hampshire for a Portsmouth rally.

The New Hampshire Democratic Party slammed Trump for his response to the pandemic in a statement following the news of Saturday’s upcoming rally in Portsmouth.

As the number of novel coronavirus cases continues to decline in New Hampshire, Gov. Chris Sununu announced additional funds for individuals and health care facilities amid the pandemic. During a Tuesday news conference, the governor said the moratorium on evictions and foreclosures will end Tuesday but for individuals and families struggling to pay their rent, New Hampshire has authorized $35…

Nascar fans may soon be able to return to Loudon for one of the largest sporting events in the region.

Gov. Chris Sununu filed for re-election to serve another term in New Hampshire Friday amid the coronavirus pandemic.

New Hampshire’s coastal beaches and other sectors of the economy will reopen June 1, Gov. Chris Sununu announced Friday afternoon. Speaking at an afternoon news conference, the governor said state beaches will be able to open in a “measured, safe approach.” Granite Staters will be able to go to the beach for recreational activities like running, walking, swimming and surfing….

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said Wednesday he is pushing to see if the state can reopen its coastal beaches to the public on June 1. Sununu announced earlier this week that paintball and mini golf businesses and guides for outdoor hiking could reopen. And he said he hopes to announce additional areas that can reopen in the coming weeks…

Beaches will remain closed in New Hampshire through at least the end of May and that’s frustrating some residents.

Effective immediately, outdoor activities in New Hampshire may resume with restrictions and in groups of 10 or fewer people, Gov. Chris Sununu announced Monday. During his news conference, the governor said among the activities and attractions that could resume were biking, canoe and kayak rentals, outdoor driving ranges, outdoor shooting ranges, small fishing charters, paintball, and outdoor guiding services for…

After a long wait that saw many establishments close for good, restaurants in New Hampshire were allowed to reopen Monday after the coronavirus shutdowns. Some restaurants rode out the closures by offering takeout and delivery only, while others chose to close temporarily to wait for when they could welcome customers back in. About half of the state’s restaurants are...

Restaurants in New Hampshire were allowed to reopen Monday for outdoor seating only after weeks of being take-out amid the coronavirus shutdown.

Restaurants will reopen with strict rules allowing for outdoor dining only in Rhode Island and New Hampshire as Vermont begins reopening retail shops for the first time in nearly two months.

On Monday, New Hampshire restaurants can start serving diners who are sitting outside, and officials in Manchester are getting creative to make it happen.

Gov. Chris Sununu said Wednesday that he’s taking a “wait and see approach” to reopening New Hampshire’s beaches. Some beaches and parks in Maine have already begun to reopen. But Sununu said he’s in no rush to open beaches in the Granite State. “Right now it’s a wait and see approach,” he said. “With Maine and Massachusetts you have...

The next phase of New Hampshire’s re-opening begins Monday, when salons, barber shops and retail stores can open up at 50% capacity..

Days after announcing plans for Stay at Home 2.0, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu announced the allocation of $40 million in aid for communities across the state dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. During his daily news conference Monday, Sununu said the Governor’s Office for Emergency Relief and Recovery will disperse CARES Act emergency relief funds to communities, organizations and businesses…

The second phase of New Hampshire’s reopening plan has begun with the state’s hospitals now being allowed to resume elective surgeries.

Hundreds of protesters descended on the New Hampshire capital on Saturday to protest restrictions on movement and businesses prompted by the COVID-19 outbreak that is sweeping the state, the nation and the world. “Let’s go back to business,” said JR Hoell, treasurer of Re-open NH. “Let’s open up New Hampshire!” The crowd was larger than a similar protest two...