AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNor’easter Watch (Seacoast NH): A weekend nor’easter is expected to bring rain and strong winds to the Seacoast, with New Hampshire and southern Maine on the storm’s northern fringe—still enough for rough surf, possible minor coastal flooding, and downed tree limbs. Lakes Region Tourism Pressure: Rep. Chris Pappas heard from Lakes Region business owners, including Hermit Woods Winery, about rising costs and fewer Canadian visitors hitting sales and staffing. Alpine Ecology Update: New research finds alpine zones across the northern Appalachians are greening fast, with shrubs and hardy plants spreading above tree line—good for some habitats, but potentially harmful for rare alpine species. NH Outdoors Safety: NH Fish and Game reports a hiker died on the Mt. Willard trail in Coos County after collapsing during a short hike. NH Travel Spotlight: New Hampshire was ranked the “most naturally beautiful state in the US” in a Travel + Leisure-highlighted study. Local Fire Training: Ashland firefighters are raising funds for a new training center using shipping containers and a donated bridge, aiming for operation by summer 2027.
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