Steve Bottari

The Laconia Police Department escorted a 7-year-old girl from Boston Children's Hospital to her elementary school, where she received a warm welcome from her community on Thursday.

New Hampshire's U.S. Senate race is considered one of the tightest in the country and could decide the balance of power in Washington, DC. The Trail breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of Democrat Chris Pappas, Republican John E. Sununu, and their parties.

Rounding up all the potential presidential candidates already on the ground in New Hampshire -- plus the contenders who haven't arrived yet. How does this compare to previous cycles and what are the key factors to success?

The Manchester Police Department on Friday marked 20 years since the shooting that led to the death of Officer Michael Briggs.

Voters in every New Hampshire town and city will be voting in November on a ballot question that, if passed, would put their local school districts under a tax cap.

Gavin Newsom returns to New Hampshire and lays out the schedule for his decision on running for president. Plus, a feisty gubernatorial debate in the final days before the election, and the residency requirement that could affect the balance of power in New Hampshire's legislature.

WMUR's partner PolitiFact examines claim that John E. Sununu pushed to privatize Social Security while previously serving in the U.S. Senate.

WMUR's partner PolitiFact examines the claim that Chris Pappas voted to raise taxes 68 times.

At 8 p.m. on WMUR, the nominees in the 2nd Congressional District -- Democratic incumbent Rep. Maggie Goodlander and Republican Lily Tang Williams -- will debate.

At 9 p.m. on WMUR, the nominees in the U.S. Senate race -- Democrat Chris Pappas and Republican John E. Sununu -- will debate.