Here’s an annotated list of objective and reliable news sources with a focus on long-form reporting and/or coverage relevant to New Hampshire. These include both local outlets and national/international sources known for in-depth journalism and balanced reporting.
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New Hampshire & Regional Sources
1. New Hampshire Public Radio (NHPR)
Independent nonprofit newsroom with strong long-form reporting, political coverage, and investigative series like “Document: NH.” Often cited for objectivity and depth.
2. InDepthNH.org
Nonprofit watchdog journalism project focusing on transparency, government accountability, and public interest issues in NH. Founded by veteran journalist Nancy West.
3. The Concord Monitor
https://www.concordmonitor.com
Moderate local paper with strong political and legislative coverage. Offers thoughtful editorials and occasional investigative features.
4. The Keene Sentinel
https://www.sentinelsource.com
One of the oldest continuously published papers in the country. Offers balanced reporting and a mix of short and long-form journalism, often focusing on southwest NH.
5. Valley News (Upper Valley)
Covers New Hampshire’s Upper Valley and eastern Vermont. Offers good reporting on rural issues, schools, housing, and public health.
6. The Granite Post
Newer progressive-leaning outlet focusing on NH issues. Not always long-form or fully objective, but often publishes well-researched articles with solid sourcing.
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Regional (New England)
7. Vermont Public / VTDigger (for cross-border context)
Nonprofit investigative journalism with a reputation for depth and neutrality. Occasionally covers stories affecting the Upper Valley and NH border towns.
8. Boston Globe – New Hampshire Bureau
Subscription-based but excellent for regional context, particularly politics and business. Their NH bureau occasionally does deep dives.
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National Long-Form / Objective Reporting
9. ProPublica
Nonprofit investigative journalism powerhouse. Deep reporting on systemic issues, often in collaboration with local outlets (including in New England).
10. The Associated Press (AP)
Highly trusted for neutrality and fact-based reporting. Though not long-form by default, their “AP Explains” and special features go deeper.
11. Reuters
Global news outlet known for factual reporting and minimal bias. Less commentary than U.S.-based media.
12. The Atlantic
Long-form magazine with in-depth essays and investigative reporting. Though it leans centrist-liberal, it often publishes a range of viewpoints and excels in historical context.
13. Christian Science Monitor
Nonprofit news organization known for calm, explanatory journalism. Strong international and U.S. politics reporting.
14. The Marshall Project
https://www.themarshallproject.org
Focuses on criminal justice issues with deep investigative work. Partners with other outlets, including NHPR and ProPublica.
15. Stateline / Pew Charitable Trusts
https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline
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