New Hampshire
A New Generation Begins Now in New Hampshire and Beyond
The world just shifted a little at the drop of the ball on January 1st. Did you feel it? Maybe not, but a new generation has clocked in for 2025.
New Hampshire is one of the best states to live in, one of the healthiest states in the country, and one of the best states to retire in, but what’s the future look like in the Granite State?
Move Over Gen Alpha
It’s not just New Hampshire hanging on to ways which define us as New Englanders, and a hearty bunch.
There are exciting new developments for the new year, including naming a new generation for those born in 2025 through 2039.
Welcome to the next generation, Generation Beta.
I don’t know who started naming generations, but the Baby Boomers are now old, and Gen Z’s are middle aged.
Millennials are having families, and Gen Xer’s are trying to figure out how they will ever buy their first house, and Gen Alpha are so tech-savvy it will be tough to catch up to them, until Gen Beta came along.
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The thought of having another generation of children is scary. Sorry, Gen Beta, but it’s true.
Parents Magazine once again informs us about what people think the future will be like for our new babies. A Prudential survey provides insight.
Here Are the Beta Baby Highlights
The survey says 86% believe the Gen Beta babies will have jobs which haven’t even been created yet.
60% think Beta kids won’t know how to use actual cash, so the government will stop printing it.
50% of respondents believe Gen Beta’s will cure cancer, and this generation will have fewer children, but more pets. Hmmm.
What do you think? Time will tell.
Meanwhile, Prudential is offering this for any baby born on January 1. 2025.
Get an Education at These 21 New Hampshire Colleges and Universities
Gallery Credit: Megan
Get an Education at These 21 New Hampshire Colleges and Universities
Gallery Credit: Megan
New Hampshire
Police locate missing New Hampshire teen during Portland traffic stop
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) — Police say they found a missing New Hampshire teen during a traffic stop in Portland on Monday.
Police say they stopped a car at the intersection of Hanover Street and Lancaster Street around 8:35 p.m.
Police say they arrested 19-year-old Wyatt Boulette of Springvale and charged him with operating after suspension or revocation and violating conditions of release. He was taken to the Cumberland County Jail.
A 17-year-old boy, who was a passenger in the car, had a warrant for his arrest. He taken Long Creek Youth Development Center in South Portland.
Wyatt Boulette (Cumberland County Jail)
Police say another passenger, a 17-year-old girl, had been reported missing in Tilton, New Hampshire. She was taken to the Portland Police Department, where she was later released to her mother.
No other details have been released at this time.
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New Hampshire
Man killed after shooting police officer, NH authorities say
A man was killed Monday in an exchange of gunfire with police in Ashland, New Hampshire, authorities said.
The office of New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella said Ashland police stopped a vehicle Monday evening on Main Street. A man in the vehicle, whose name has not been released, allegedly pulled a gun.
Officials said the man shot and wounded one police officer. The man was shot during the confrontation and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The officer is being treated at a hospital for a gunshot injury. No one else was hurt, authorities said.
Formella’s office is investigating the shooting alongside New Hampshire State Police.
The names of the officers involved in the incident will not be shared until interviews are completed, authorities said. The man killed in the shooting will be publicly identified after next of kin are notified and an autopsy is conducted.
No further information was immediately available.
New Hampshire
TRAENE Fitness Pickleball Brings Pickleball Courts And Wellness Options To Dover
Dover, New Hampshire is finally going to see something go into the old Ames Building, (same plaza as Hannaford) at 833 Central Avenue. It’s not just “something,” it’s a Community space we didn’t know we wanted.
Justin Grondahl is the owner of TRAENE Fitness & Pickleball and he’s opening one here in Dover. He has 63,000 square feet to make beautiful. Justin is the son of the co-founder of Planet Fitness that started right here in Dover, New Hampshire.
Justin spent some time with me here in the Townsquare Studios and told me everything we can expect.
You will not believe what he has in store for this place. It makes me want to move to Dover. (although it’s like my 2nd home – I’m here all. the. time.) Check out what his plans are:
- 10 indoor pickleball courts
- 3,000 Square Foot Classroom for Megaformer Pilates Classes
- 20,000 square feet of just gym equipment
- 2 Cold Plunges
- 3 Saunas, with three floors. Lots of people can fit into them
- Big Locker Rooms
- Red Light Beds
- Massage Chairs
- Massage Beds
- Tanning Booths
TRAENE Recently Added a Peptide Clinic to their Plans
If you are unfamiliar with peptides, they are chains of amino acids that help you heal injuries, build muscles and in some cases, lose weight.
After Justin told me all this, I asked if they will have food and drinks too because it was the only thing I could think of that they didn’t mention! He said, “yes, we’ll have something.”
What’s Up With the Penguin?
When Justin came into the studio, he had a TRAENE branded shirt that included a penguin. When I asked him why a Penguin, he said that it has always been his favorite animal because they are very tied to their Community. They never really leave and they are always together.
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Justin is already under construction of TRAENE. He said they should be open in the Fall of 2026.
Another incredible perk of being part of the TRAENE community is they are going to pick between 10 – 15 Members of the Month who are going to get rewards like:
- Renting out a race track
- Limo service to Bruins or Celtics games, whichever the member chooses
These trips will be all paid for, all free, Justin said.
New Fitness & Pickeball Center Opening Up in the Fall of 2026 in Dover, NH
As soon as I hear about when TRAENE is opening, I’ll let you know and you and I can get our pickleball team together. Justin did say sometime in the fall, but no specific date.. yet.
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All Team USA New England Athletes Who Won Medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics
As of Sunday, February 22, 2026, 10 athletes from New England won medals in the 2026 Winter Olympics.
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