Foster's Daily Democrat

Foster's Daily Democrat is a morning broadsheet newspaper that comes out six days a week (Monday through Saturday) in Dover, New Hampshire. It serves the areas of southeast New Hampshire and southwest Maine. Additionally, it has a sister publication called Foster's Sunday Citizen, which is released on Sundays.

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Will New Hampshire ban cell phones in schools? Yes, and probably soon

1 day ago | fosters.com | Margie Cullen

SB 206 requires schools to adopt policies that prohibit students from using any “personal communication device,” including cellphones, tablets and laptops, throughout the entire school day. Ayotte had called on lawmakers to make such policy in her inaugural address in January, and she approved of the bill passed Thursday. At least 12 states have already passed policies that ban or restrict cellphone use in schools as of April 30, 2025.
NH Senate passes bill banning 'gender surgery,' one step closer to becoming law

1 day ago | fosters.com | Margie Cullen

Margie CullenUSA TODAY NETWORK - New EnglandThe New Hampshire Senate on Thursday passed a bill banning “gender surgery” for transgender minors in New Hampshire. The NH Senate also passed a bill to ban health care professionals from administering hormone treatments or puberty blockers to minors for the purpose of a gender transition. Sen.
30 of 70 Seacoast single-family homes sales close for $1 million-plus

1 day ago | fosters.com | Ian Lenahan

Nearly 43% of single-family homes sold in the Seacoast area in May were priced at or above $1 million. The median sale price for single-family homes reached a seven-month high of $877,500. Sixty-three condominiums sold, with a median price of $592,500, a 5.1% decrease from May 2024. Inventory for both single-family homes and condominiums is at a five-year high.
PETA to protest Portsmouth eateries for chicken slaughter

2 days ago | fosters.com | Ian Lenahan

PETA is protesting chicken consumption in Portsmouth, NH with their "Hell on Wheels" truck. The Chamber Collaborative president defended Portsmouth restaurants, citing their commitment to local and sustainable practices. PETA's protest highlights the alleged inhumane treatment of chickens in the meat and egg industries. The protest will start in Market Square and target restaurants like Popovers On The Square.
Hampton's Carleigh Beriont launches campaign for NH 1st District seat in US House

2 days ago | fosters.com | Max Sullivan

HAMPTON — Selectwoman Carleigh Beriont has entered the 2026 race for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, setting up a competitive Democratic primary showdown that currently includes Stefany Shaheen and Maura Sullivan. Beriont, a Harvard University lecturer and vice chair of the Hampton Select Board, made her announcement on June 4 at a press conference in front of the Hampton town offices.
Will whales swim close to NH and ME shores again in 2025? Boaters urged to be safe

3 days ago | fosters.com | Ian Lenahan

Whales may again swim close to Seacoast shores this summer, after a 2024 breach and boat strike incident off Odiorne Point in Rye that toppled two men into the water and captured a global audience. The Portsmouth-based Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation is reminding boaters, whale watchers and sightseers to keep a safe distance from cetaceans and all marine mammals in local waterways.
Eastern Trail bike and running path: Route 236 plan for South Berwick, Eliot and Kittery?

4 days ago | fosters.com | Ian Lenahan

KITTERY, Maine — A shared path for cyclists, runners and pedestrians from North Berwick to Kittery is being planned on the Eastern Trail. Concerns are being raised about its potential location alongside the busy Route 236 roadway. The long-term recommendation from planners and community representatives from North Berwick, South Berwick, York, Eliot and Kittery is to extend the Eastern Trail through the York County highway.
State: Rye Harbor Lobster Pound lawsuit vs. Pease leaders should be dismissed. Here's why

4 days ago | fosters.com | Ian Lenahan

RYE — Attorneys representing defendants sued by the owners of Rye Harbor Lobster Pound are arguing the complaint should be dismissed due to sovereign immunity protecting state agencies and officials from prosecution. The Pease Development Authority, along with Paul Brean, the PDA’s executive director, and the Division of Ports and Harbors are named as defendants in the Rye Harbor establishment's 13-count civil lawsuit filed in January in Merrimack County Superior Court.
Will York’s beloved Cliff Walk finally see repairs after overwhelming voter support?

4 days ago | fosters.com | Max Sullivan

York, Maine residents voted overwhelmingly to support repairing the town's historic Cliff Walk. The Cliff Walk has suffered significant damage from storms, particularly in 2024. Emergency Management Director Nicole Pestana will present repair proposals to the Selectboard on June 9. Repair costs could exceed $1 million, and options may include building retaining walls.
NH poll: Housing is No. 1 issue, but zoning reform views are mixed

4 days ago | fosters.com | Ethan DeWitt

Granite Staters continue to overwhelmingly cite the scarcity of affordable housing as the most pressing concern, a new poll from the University of New Hampshire suggests. Faced with a range of options that included taxes, education, jobs, and cost of living, 36% of respondents to the poll said housing is “the most important problem facing New Hampshire” — far and away the biggest share. The next highest category was taxes; 10% of respondents chose that as the most important issue.