Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Introduction to Birding Course for Women Offered June 6


Concord, NH
 – Registration is open for a half-day course for women who want to develop the skills necessary to better understand how New Hampshire’s resident and migratory birds help foster relationships with both nature and local community. The New Hampshire Becoming an

Drought Conditions Elevate Urgency for Reduce Your Lawn Day Movement

Map of the United States showing widespread drought conditions as of April 21, 2026, with large areas across the West, South, and Southeast in moderate to exceptional drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

More than half of the United States is experiencing drought conditions, according to U.S. Drought Monitor data from April 21, 2026, highlighting pressure on water resources nationwide. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor via Drought.gov

Split image showing a sprinkler watering a grass lawn on one side and a monarch butterfly on a coneflower on the other, illustrating the contrast between water intensive turf and pollinator friendly native plantings.

As drought impacts much of the U.S., reducing traditional lawns can significantly cut water use. Replacing turf with native plants supports pollinators, conserves water, and creates more resilient landscapes, a key goal of the Reduce Your Lawn Day movement.

Two residential landscapes in Vermont and Colorado showing yards planted with native flowers and drought tolerant plants instead of traditional grass lawns, illustrating a shift toward sustainable, water wise gardening.

Homeowners across the U.S. are replacing traditional turf with native plants and meadow style landscapes that conserve water, support pollinators, and create more resilient yards, a growing trend driven by the Reduce Your Lawn Day movement.

Reduce Your Lawn Day graphic with flowers, birds, and pollinators surrounding the text “Small changes. Thousands of yards. Real impact.” and the date May 20, promoting sustainable landscaping.

Reduce Your Lawn Day encourages homeowners to replace traditional turf with native plants that conserve water, support pollinators, and restore habitat, proving that small changes across thousands of yards can create meaningful environmental impact.

American Meadows encourages homeowners to rethink turf and join the Reduce Your Lawn Day movement, where small changes save water and support pollinators.

With drought affecting so much of the country, reducing your lawn is one of the most immediate ways people can save water and make a real difference right at home.”
— Tabar Gifford, American Meadows Partnership Cultivator and Master Gardener

SHELBURNE, VT, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As drought conditions impact more than half the country, water-wise landscaping is becoming an urgent priority for homeowners.

According to American Meadows, one of the

Artemis II Astronauts Complete Splashdown Equipped with Specially Designed Life Preservers from Omni Defense Tech

rtemis II astronaut Jeremy Hansen

Artemis II crew member and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen exits a mockup of the Orion spacecraft during a training exercise in the Neutral Buoyance Lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, January 23.

NASA contracted Omni Defense Tech to develop life preservers based on its durable OTFD® flotation device technology

Every phase of a mission matters. NASA’s selection highlights our ability to take proven flotation technology and adapt it to the precise needs of human spaceflight.”
— Mark Harvie, CEO, Omni Defense Tech

COLCHESTER, VT, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Omni Measurement Systems, Inc., d.b.a. Omni Defense Tech (Omni), announced it has developed and supplied specially-designed life preserver units for Artemis II astronauts. Based

Monday, April 27, 2026

Former RN & Veteran Litigator Linda Fraas Joins Newly Renamed Shillen Mackall Seldon Spicer & Fraas

A Powerful New Advantage for Plaintiffs: Former RN and Veteran Litigator Linda Fraas Joins Newly Renamed Shillen Mackall Seldon Spicer & Fraas

WOODSTOCK, VT, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shillen, Mackall, Seldon and Spicer, a leading personal injury and litigation firm serving Northern New England, is proud to announce its official renaming to Shillen, Mackall, Seldon, Spicer & Fraas. The name change marks the addition of Linda Fraas to the firm as named partner.

A veteran trial attorney with over 40 years of experience, Fraas brings a rare and powerful

Educators Are Invited to July’s Watershed Ecology Institute Workshop


Concord, NH
 – Educators who want to introduce their students to hands-on activities that help develop an understanding, awareness, and sense of stewardship toward New Hampshire’s aquatic resources are invited to attend the Watershed Ecology

Monday, April 20, 2026

Progressive Laconia Motorcycle Week® Ready for Its 103rd Year

103rd Laconia Motorcycle Rally

Laconia set the tone for what a motorcycle rally was and should be. With this year being our nation’s 250th Anniversary, you could say Laconia’s legacy is the Rally Heard ‘round the World!”
— Jennifer Anderson

LACONIA, NH, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The 103rd Progressive Laconia Motorcycle Week® returns to New Hampshire this June 13-21, with over 300,000 people expected to attend the world’s oldest and most

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Fluency Progresses Agentic Automation Strategy with Appointment of Ad Tech Veteran Eric Picard as SVP of Product

Former Pandora and MediaMath Exec to Lead Product Strategy; Co-founder Eric Mayhew Moves into Chief Innovation Officer Role to Drive Vision and Fluency Labs

BURLINGTON, VT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Fluency, the Digital Advertising Operating System (DOAS) for scaling paid media operations across all major channels, announced the appointment of Eric Picard as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product. A seasoned product leader with decades of experience in ad tech and digital

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

KFC's First Female COO Monica Rothgery to Keynote FBR Franchise Operations Summit

Monica Rothgery, FBR Summit 2026 Keynote

Monica Rothgery, FBR Summit 2026 Keynote

Franchise Business Review’s 2026 Summit will be held October 28-30, 2026 in Austin, TX

Every session at the FBR Summit is crafted to be hands-on, engaging, and directly relevant to the real challenges franchise professionals face.”
— Eric Stites, founder, Franchise Business Review

PORTSMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Franchise Business Review (FBR) is pleased to announce the keynote speaker for the 2026 FBR Summit, happening October 28-30, 2026 in Austin, TX. Now in its fifth year, the Summit brings together franchise operations

How American Meadows Designs Wildflower Seed Mixes: A 40-Year System for Transparency, Regional Adaptation & Seed Purity

Established perennial wildflower meadow in Vermont showing long-term bloom, species diversity, and a naturalized landscape with reduced maintenance.

Established perennial wildflower meadow in Vermont, demonstrating how long-lived species create sustained bloom, increasing diversity, and reliable performance over time.

Hand holding a dense wildflower seed mix made of 100 percent pure seed, showing high seed content and no inert filler for improved planting performance.

Close-up of a hand holding a wildflower seed mix composed of 100% pure seed, demonstrating the density, diversity, and absence of inert filler that supports more reliable germination and planting success.

Comparison of wildflower seed mixes showing American Meadows 100 percent pure seed next to mixes containing large amounts of inert filler and lower visible seed content.

Side-by-side comparison of wildflower seed mixes highlighting American Meadows 100% pure seed (top) versus two mixes with high levels of inert filler, which can significantly reduce the amount of viable seed per package.

Close-up of six different wildflower seed types showing variation in size, shape, and texture used in diverse seed mix design.

Six wildflower seed species with distinct sizes and structures, demonstrating the diversity and precision involved in designing balanced, high-performance seed mixes.

Wildflower meadow at sunset with a wide variety of blooming species, showing biodiversity and season-long color in a naturalized landscape.

Diverse wildflower meadow in full bloom at sunset, illustrating how a thoughtfully designed mix of species creates season-long color, ecological value, and naturalized beauty.

A closer look at how species selection, regional design, and seed purity influence wildflower planting success across seasons and growing conditions.

You want that first-year color—but you also want something that keeps getting better. That’s what a well-designed mix delivers”
— Mike The Seed Man Lizotte

SHELBURNE, VT, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As wildflower planting continues to expand across residential and commercial landscapes—driven by growing interest in meadowscaping, lower-maintenance landscapes, and pollinator-

Friday, April 10, 2026

See You at Discover Wild New Hampshire Day on Saturday, April 18


Concord, NH
 – Discover WILD New Hampshire Day, a celebration connecting attendees with life outdoors, is set for next Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Fish and

Thursday, April 2, 2026

Tenovi Ranks No. 3 in Healthcare; No. 6 in US; No. 8 in Americas on Financial Times Fastest-Growing Companies List 2026

Improving Lives by Simplifying Remote Care.

Ranking No. 3 in Healthcare & Life Sciences, Tenovi’s growth underscores its pivotal role in the remote health sector by simplifying connected health solutions.

PORTSMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tenovi is honored to be recognized by the Financial Times as one of The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies in 2026. Ranking No. 3 in Healthcare and Life Sciences, No. 6 in the U.S., and No. 8 across the Americas, this prestigious award highlights Tenovi’s rapid expansion, evidenced by an absolute growth rate of 4,940% and compound annual growth rate of 269.4% between 2021 and 2024.

Presented in collaboration with Statista, the annual list evaluates thousands of companies

Hemmings Launches 'Between Two Pumps' Podcast, Celebrating Culture, Cars and Characters Driving the Collector Market

"Between 2 Pumps" Logo

"Between 2 Pumps" cast from left to right: Terry Shea, Mike Musto, Terry McGean

Episodes debut the first week of April from Hemmings headquarters in Bennington, Vermont.

BENNINGTON, VT, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Hemmings, the world’s largest online collector car marketplace, today announces the launch of “Between Two Pumps,” a new podcast that brings unfiltered, high-octane conversation straight from the heart of car culture.

Hosted by some of the company’s biggest

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Kristina Ickes Named an Inaugural Member of the New Hampshire Financial Educators Council Expert Advisory Board

Kristina Ickes New Hampshire Advisory Board Member

Kristina Ickes’ ability to bridge the gap between human services and capital markets is exactly the visionary leadership New Hampshire needs to move the financial wellness needle.”
— Vince Shorb, CEO, National Financial Educators Council

CONCORD, NH, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kristina Ickes, MBA, CFEI® – an innovative finance, public policy, and health/human services leader – has been selected as an inaugural member of the New Hampshire Financial Educators Council (NHFEC) Advisory Board, according to a statement the organization released today.

Kristina Ickes holds an MBA from the

Inc. Names Freedom Energy Logistics to its 2026 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Northeast

Freedom Energy Logistics is a leading energy advisory. The company offers comprehensive energy supply management and renewable energy solutions supporting energy goals and sustainability objectives for businesses, organizations, and municipalities.

Having achieved Inc. 5000 honors in 2017, 2018, 2024, and 2025, Freedom Energy celebrates inclusion for the second time in the Inc. Regionals: Northeast list

This achievement reflects the dedication of our team, the trust our clients place in us, and our continued focus on delivering forward-thinking energy solutions.”

AUBURN, NH, UNITED STATES, March 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Inc., the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future, revealed that Freedom Energy Logistics has been ranked No. 98 on its sixth

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Prototek Welcomes John Sidorowicz as Chief Commercial Officer

Prototek Digital Manufacturing Logo

Prototek Digital Manufacturing Logo

Prototek welcomes John Sidorowicz as Chief Commercial Officer. This role will guide commercial strategy and strengthen customer engagement, quoting, and ops.

What attracted me to Prototek is the chance to work with a company that already has a strong foundation and meaningful capability across the business.”
— John Sidorowicz, Chief Commercial Officer at Prototek

CONTOOCOOK, NH, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Prototek, a nationwide leader in digital manufacturing services, is proud to announce the appointment of John Sidorowicz as Chief Commercial Officer. In this leadership role,

NutriHarvest® Highlights Strong Greenhouse Establishment in Lettuce

Commercial lettuce production with lettuce plant overlay for illustration. Used with permission.

Commercial lettuce production with lettuce plant overlay for illustration. Used with permission.

Lettuce seedlings during greenhouse trial establishment. Photo used with permission.

Lettuce seedlings during greenhouse trial establishment. Photo used with permission.

Lettuce seedlings grown to harvest stage in the greenhouse trial. Photo used with permission.

Lettuce seedlings grown to harvest stage in the greenhouse trial. Photo used with permission.

Greenhouse results showed that a best NutriHarvest formulation rate supported strong germination and strong early biomass development in lettuce seedlings

BURLINGTON, VT, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- NutriHarvest® is highlighting lettuce trial results showing that strong greenhouse establishment and yield response came from an optimized application rate, not from applying more fertilizer, supporting strong germination and the highest dry matter yield among the treatments evaluated.

Lettuce is one of the most widely grown fresh-

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Madam Nselaa Ward Delivers Leadership and Business Strategy Address at Vermont State University

Business Architect Madam Nselaa Ward shares insights on ethical leadership and sustainable success during campus event.

Sustainable success is not built by chance, it is designed through intentional structure, clarity, and ethical leadership”
— Madam Nselaa Ward, Juris Doctor

CASTLETON, VT, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In early February, Vermont State University at Castleton hosted a dynamic Black History Month event focused on leadership, growth, and long-term success, featuring internationally recognized Business Architect Madam Nselaa Ward, Juris Doctor.

Madam Ward delivered a powerful address centered on

Barefoot Technologies Announces Major UI/UX Advancements in Barefoot Agent 5.0

Enhancements reflect improvements to user experience, navigation, and efficiency

Our clients run complex businesses, They need stability in the systems that protect their finances, and innovation in the tools that help them operate faster and serve guests better.”
— Claiborne Yarbrough, VP of Sales & Marketing

HENNIKER, NH, UNITED STATES, March 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Barefoot Technologies is excited to announce the continued evolution of the Barefoot platform with the rollout of Barefoot Agent 5.0, the fifth major generation of the company’s property management system. These enhancements reflect significant progress in user experience, platform performance, and operational efficiency—while continuing to build on the infrastructure that has defined Barefoot for decades.

Some people use the word legacy as shorthand for “old.” At Barefoot, we see it differently.

Legacy means proven infrastructure, the kind that protects client funds, withstands

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Kyota Introduces the Konbi M728 DualPro 4D Massage Chair: Luxury Features at an Unmatched Value

Kyota Konbi M728 DualPro 4D Massage Chair

Advanced dual-mechanism massage technology engineered for full-back coverage and comfort.

Kyota Massage Chairs

Dual Back Mechanisms, Advanced Technology, Now Accessible in One of the Most Affordable Dual-Mech Chairs

With the Konbi DualPro, we wanted to make dual mechanism, high-end massage technology accessible to more people than ever before.”
David Figler, EVP of Product at Kyota Massage Chairs

SEABROOK, NH, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Kyota Massage Chairs, a leader in innovative home wellness solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its Kyota Konbi M728 DualPro 4D Massage Chair. This state-of-the-art massage

Tenovi Ranked No. 1 on The Boston Globe’s list of New England’s Fastest Growing Companies 2026

Improving Lives by Simplifying Remote Care.

Improving Lives by Simplifying Remote Care.

Based on the results of the study, Tenovi is honored to be recognized as No. 1 on The Boston Globe’s list of New England‘s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026.

PORTSMOUTH, NH, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Tenovi is proud to announce its inclusion as No. 1 on The Boston Globe’s 2nd edition of New England‘s Fastest-Growing Companies ranking. This esteemed recognition, presented in collaboration with Statista, the leading global statistics portal, and industry ranking provider, highlights Tenovi’s exceptional performance and growth. The award list was announced on March, 18, 2026.

New England‘s Fastest-Growing Companies 2026 list awards companies based on

Influential Women Showcases Alysia Straw, MBA, SHRM-CP, aPHR: Championing Healthcare Education and Workforce Development

SPRINGFIELD, VT, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Inspiring Students and Strengthening Vermont’s Healthcare Workforce Through Mentorship and Innovative Programs

Alysia Straw, MBA, SHRM-CP, aPHR, is a distinguished human resources and workforce development leader dedicated to expanding healthcare education and creating meaningful pathways for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Currently serving as the Director of

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Cairn Surgical Announces FDA De Novo 510(k) Submission for Breast Cancer Locator System

LEBANON, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cairn Surgical, Inc., an innovative medical technology firm striving to make breast cancer surgery more precise, announced today that it has submitted a De Novo 510(k) application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking marketing clearance for its Breast Cancer Locator (BCLTM) System. A medical device can be designated for the De Novo pathway when it offers novel technology with a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness for the intended use, and there is no legally marketed predicate device.

“FDA clearance of the BCL System would give surgeons access to precise information about each breast tumor that has never before been available to them.”

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

HIP Video Promo Presents: Rob Bellamy & the Rebel Hearts premiere new music video ‘Cold Country’ on Music-News.com

Rob Bellamy & the Rebel Hearts Celebrate New England Grit on New Single "Cold Country"

NH, UNITED STATES, March 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- It’s rare in life for someone to chase—and fulfill—even one true passion, let alone two. When Rob Bellamy retired from professional hockey at 30, he could have taken it easy. Instead, he chose to rekindle a love for music that had lived quietly

BETA Technologies Selected to Begin U.S. Aircraft Deliveries Through FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program

BETA selected to participate in seven of the eight eIPP launch programs alongside state DOT and operator partners; programs expected to touch 26 states

BETA aircraft will be deployed across the U.S. to begin integrating reliable, safe, economic electric aircraft operations at scale across cargo, medical applications

SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BETA Technologies, Inc. (BETA) (NYSE: BETA), an electric aerospace company, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Transportation (“U.S. DOT”) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as a launch participant in its first-ever eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP). A program designed to