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NH News Recap: Another hot summer; leaf-peepers to spend big; Bow reacts to data center

New Hampshire Public Radio | By Rick Ganley,
Jessica Hunt, Olivia Comolli, Clare Shanahan
Published September 25, 2026 at 10:47 AM EDT
Hampton Beach on a hot summer day. (NHPR file photo)
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Hampton Beach on a hot summer day. (NHPR file photo)
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Average daily summer temperatures in New Hampshire since record keeping began in the late 19th century. The trend has been towards hotter summers.
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Average daily summer temperatures in New Hampshire since record keeping began in the late 19th century. The trend has been towards hotter summers.
National Centers for Environmental Information / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Kevin and Anne McManus have lived in Bow for more than 30 years. They said they don't want a data center in the town, even if it lowered their property taxes.
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Kevin and Anne McManus have lived in Bow for more than 30 years. They said they don't want a data center in the town, even if it lowered their property taxes.
Kate Dario / NHPR

New Hampshire saw another record-hot summer, with the average seasonal temperature among the top 10 hottest years in state history. Most of those summers were after 2000.

On the New Hampshire News Recap, we get an overview of the seasonal weather trends from NHPR Reporter Kate Dario.

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Guests:

  • NHPR reporter Kate Dario
  • NHPR reporter Jackie Harris
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Rick Ganley
As the host of Morning Edition, my aim is to present news and stories to New Hampshire listeners daily that inform and entertain with credibility, humility and humor.
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Jessica Hunt
In addition to occasionally hosting Morning Edition or other programs, Jessica produces local programming like Homegrown NH, Something Wild, and Check This Out.
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Olivia Comolli
Olivia Comolli is a programming producer for NHPR, starting in 2026. Originally from Massachusetts, she got her start at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY, working for the local college radio there for her undergrad. Olivia started as a programming intern at NHPR in June of 2026 and, after ten weeks, started as a producer for the programming department, in charge of programs such as NHPR Books and Live From Studio D.
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Clare Shanahan
As the Morning Edition producer, I aim to make sure listeners start their day with the most important, interesting and entertaining news told with accuracy and integrity. I believe in telling complex stories, platforming different voices and doing my part to keep New Hampshire listeners informed on the issues that impact their lives.
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