The Bulletin week in review

Good morning, New Hampshire. As we take in the last weekend of September, here’s a look back at the past week of Bulletin coverage and commentary. Thank you for reading, and enjoy the day. — Dana

By Ethan DeWitt

There is no guarantee that New Hampshire Democrats will retake the state House of Representatives in November. But if they do, the path to victory goes through Manchester Ward 12, Goffstown, Londonderry, Sunapee, and Bedford. An analysis of 2024 election results by the Bulletin has found that Republicans in those districts are the most vulnerable should a “blue wave” hit New Hampshire this fall.

By Molly Rains

Though they can be tricky to spot, the charisma and rarity of some of New Hampshire’s federally endangered and threatened species have bought them some local celebrity. Recognizable and photogenic, for example, are the piping plovers that raise puffball chicks on the Seacoast; Concord’s own sky-colored Karner blue butterflies; and the rare and evasive Canada lynx. But all of these species, among others, are listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as endangered or threatened. Since 1973, species on these lists have been afforded certain federal protections under the Endangered Species Act. What that means is now changing, however, as the Trump administration moves to reinterpret the law.

By Ethan DeWitt

New Hampshire cities and towns are increasingly embracing mixed-use apartments in commercial zones and, in some cases, large residential developments. But state survey data suggests residents are craving a specific form of housing: the single-family home.