Cities and towns in New Hampshire will soon get to decide if they want to allow public drinking in designated "social districts" thanks to a new law. Gov. Kelly Ayotte recently signed off on the ...

The law goes into effect on Sept. 5. State Rep. Michael Moffett, a Republican from Loudon, said legalizing public drinking is a welcome move for New Hampshire with a twofold benefit.

New Hampshire regulates PFOA in drinking water at 12 parts per trillion and PFOS at 15 parts per trillion. Those limits would go down to 4 parts per trillion to each, under the EPA’s proposal.

Lawmakers are again considering lowering the drinking age in New Hampshire. The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee is holding a public hearing Tuesday on a bill that would lower ...