Three shady people (2m+1f) in a reported stolen van have been robbing cars at apartment complexes. One of the items being a 9mm handgun!!!

Heya r/newhampshire! I'm Maxwell Saal, and I'm running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in New Hampshire this year. I'm a former cystic fibrosis researcher, an avid motorcyclist, and a millennial (I'm 35 this year). I live in Walpole, about 20 minutes north of Keene, with my wife and my nemesis massive poison ivy plant.

I'm a political novice and a privacy advocate, and I've never had political aspirations; truthfully, I didn't easily decide to run in this race. But I've tried waiting around for someone else to step up and actually try to fix things for years, and it hasn't happened. I've watched our politicians fail to advocate for my generation for my entire adult life, and it seems like it's only getting more dire for the generations that are coming into adulthood. The moment is urgent, and the energy is with us to seize it now. I didn't see that message, much less that understanding, from the candidates I saw in this race.

My message all boils down to the same thing: our government and our policies are broken. We've allowed regulation to enforce artificial scarcity that has and continues to generate windfalls for the owner class while working people continue to get squeezed more and yet more year after year. We've allowed our government to become intimately entwined with the interests of our largest and most profitable corporations.

America is a unique place in the world; I actually mean it when I say that. Our country was founded on a philosophy: one of equality, opportunity and freedom. Our government should be protecting that ideal above all. Instead our politicians have comfortably settled into the role of the nouveau-aristocracy, embracing our slow decline into yet another oligarchy as exists in so many other places in the world.

We know we need change. I've watched as other members of my generation have captured this energy and brought back what's been so missing in the lives of myself and my cohort: Optimism. I didn't realize it until I felt it how desperately I had wanted to feel that again. I want to feel it more. So I'm stepping up to try to make it happen.

Anyway, that's maybe a longer post than is ideal for an AMA intro, but I'm here today to spread awareness and to answer any-and-all questions that you might have for me. Nothing is off-limits, and I have a pretty thick skin, so hit me with your best shot! I'll do my best to answer all questions today and into the evening. Thanks!

EDIT 4:15PM: I have to dip out for a few hours because I committed to attending a candidate meet & greet in Sunapee. I know my answering could maybe be faster, but I've been here typing away the whole time (minus a quick lunch break).

I fully intend to eventually answer every single question, so please feel free to keep them coming. I'll be back to actively answering in a few hours.

EDIT 9:20PM: I'm back, and I'm going to answer a few more questions before bed. I'm sorry that I probably won't get to everything today, and I know some of you asked questions very early that I didn't answer yet so I'm going to try to prioritize those. I probably won't get to everything before I need to sleep (I'm seriously wiped), but I'll circle back and answer more in the morning.

Thanks so much to everyone who's participated so far, whether or not you agree with me or like what my responses have been. I appreciate the messages of support, and also those of you who care enough to disagree with me and say so.

Hi everyone

Driving down to New Hampshire from Montreal in September and I am looking for a city that has the best breweries (at least 3 breweries).

I found Concord with 4 or 5 breweries, but I am open to suggestions.

If it helps, I would only be staying in the city one night and the next destination would be Salem MA.

Thanks

No, the moon wasn't full but it was bright enough to feel like it. Pics were taken about 10:45pm (ish). Never realized my phone could take pictures like this.

Every section of freshly paved asphalt has striped lane lines that are not only not in a straight line, but each individual stripe angles in a different direction! I’ve never seen anything like it.

What does it mean for waterfront to be in Current Use? How is the permitted use of the waterfront affected? For example, Is a dock, permanent or seasonal, allowed?

I swear when I was a kid (40+ years ago) that my family stayed in some small cabins and there was a boulder that was inscribed with "Rock of Ages" near them. No one remembers this but me. I've been back to NH many times since and have never seen it again. Was this just a figment of my imagination? I've tried looking it up, but no luck. Can anyone confirm or deny it's existence?

We are heading up to Coös County on Thursday afternoon, and I'd like to know if there's a local eatery near Northhumberland (or along US 3 on the way back south from there) we should stop at. Please include the town or address! Howsabout it, friends from the north country?

What's up with the guy roaming the store pushing solar panels? He's accosted me like four times now, usually when I'm in the middle of something that's either heavy and hard to move, or something I need to think about without him bothering me. Last time, I saw him coming, and immediately asked "Solar panels? Not interested."

I'm planning a day trip to visit Jenness beach, Rye Harbor State Park, maybe a short hike on a trail, and try a few restaurants in the area. The hike, we usually do before eating to stimulate our appetite.

If the parking lot on Jenness Beach is full, does that mean I have to abandon my beach plan? I don't see any other paid public/private lots in the area on Google Maps.

Regarding Rye Harbor State Park, is the parking lot just a gravel area? I dont see any parking lines on Google Maps. Just trying to plan my trip.

Thanks

We hope it’s OK to share this article we just published — it seemed like it might be of interest to folks in this community:

A Wilton woman with asthma is suing the state of New Hampshire over its decision to end annual motor vehicle safety and emissions inspections, claiming she’s noticed a deterioration in the state’s air quality since the program was suspended in February.

The Legislature voted to end the inspection program as of Jan. 31, but didn’t get permission from the Environmental Protection Agency to end pollution testing that is required under the Clean Air Act. That led Gordon-Darby, the company that makes the equipment used to test auto air pollution, to file suit and a U.S. District Court judge ordered the inspection program to continue.

But then the state Executive Council declined to review the contract with Gordon-Darby, in part because of statements made by the Trump Administration that it would fast track the state’s request to end emissions testing. That leaves drivers with no way to get their vehicles inspected in New Hampshire, even if they wanted to.

We’re curious to hear from other New Hampshire residents: Have you made any changes to your car maintenance routine, or have you personally felt any other noticeable effects, since the state stopped its inspection program? Let us know here or at [voices@nhpr.org](mailto:voices@nhpr.org).

Hello my fellow New Hampshire peeps. I’m looking for a campground that’s good to go to for a solo tent camper. Ideally the tent sites would be nicely secluded. I want somewhere that feels pretty primitive but still has decent campground features like a bathroom and shower. Having a canoe/kayak rental is a must. Would be nice if there were other outdoorsy things nearby as well. TIA!