Editor's Note: The Best of Everything
This issue's Editor's Note, from the desk of NH Magazine's editor, Mike Cote
New Hampshire Magazine - July 2026
WDYK: Gov. Barefoote’s Brawl
A 1685 document describes a knockdown fight between Walter Barefoote & Thomas Wiggin Jr.
In Their Own Words... with Astronaut and Ironman, Scott Poteet
Scott Poteet reflects on the Polaris Dawn flight as he trains for more triathlons
The Great White Coast
The return of great white sharks is a story of conservation success. Now, researchers are left to fill in the missing pieces of the East Coast puzzle.
Summer Fashion and Lakeside Reverie
Set against lake and garden views at The Fells, local boutiques showcase the season’s most sun-drenched looks and effortless silhouettes
Keene's Artcade Offers More Than a Game
An imaginative Keene venue is mixing arcade nostalgia with local artistry and community building
Healthwise: Getting High After 55
Therapeutic cannabis use climbs in NH as researcher urges caution
Live Free: The Lure of the Lake Home
Brion O'Connor reflects on the life at the lake through his daughter's eyes
RiverWoods
Many residents discover that an efficiently designed home can provide everything they need while freeing them from the responsibilities of a larger house.
Why Wait to Enjoy the Life You’re Planning For?
One of the most common things we hear from residents is, “I wish I had done this sooner.” Not because they needed care, but because they discovered how much there was to enjoy.
