AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMountain Safety & Costs: Four Indian-origin teens from New Jersey are facing rescue bills over $1,000 after an Aug. 14 late-afternoon hike on Mount Lafayette turned into a midnight emergency; officials say they lacked headlamps and enough food and water. Transit & Rail Risk: An Amtrak train from Portland to Boston hit and killed a man in Plaistow, N.H.; police are investigating what led up to the incident. Road Trip Budget Watch: AAA says high crude oil prices pushed the national regular gas average to $4.10, the highest on this date; New Hampshire travelers should expect volatility. Holiday Travel Buzz: North Conway is a finalist in Hallmark’s “Merriest Christmas Town” contest, leaning into White Mountains winter scenes and traditions. Local Roads & Visitor Fees: New Hampshire toll and state-park pricing changes take effect Jan. 1, with higher charges for drivers without a funded NH E-ZPass and double nonresident park fees. All-Night Dining Tradition: Manchester’s Red Arrow Diner keeps 24/7 service alive, drawing late-night travelers, shift workers, and first responders.
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