AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoClimate & Weather: July was the coolest on record for New Hampshire since 2021, averaging 68.3°F, though it stayed above the state’s historical norm; statewide it was drier than average, with only a small portion still in drought. Lakes Region Events: The Lakes Region Lantern Festival returns Sunday, Sept. 6, with thousands of eco-friendly lanterns drifting across Lake Winnipesaukee at sunset—plus food and entertainment. Outdoor & Adventure: SUP YO is in its final two weeks of stand-up paddleboard season, with last-chance classes and sunset paddles, including a Mount Moosilauke day hike. Tourism & Community: Nashua’s free 2026 Multicultural Festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 26, featuring performances, music, international food, and family activities. Local Travel Disruption: Bridge work in West Lebanon will pause over the holiday weekend, but ramp closures around the I-89 Exit 20 interchange continue through Thursday. Appalachian Trail Spotlight: 91-year-old “Grey Beard” Dale Sanders reclaimed the oldest thru-hike record, finishing the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail after 71 falls. Public Safety & Access: Autumn hunting season begins Sept. 1, with gray squirrel and black bear hunting now open; officials urge visitors to wear blaze orange.
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