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A Black Lives Matter protest more accessible to those in the disabled community is being organized for next Friday in Portsmouth.

Portsmouth Activists Plan Accessible Black Lives Matter Protest

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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: The Green Economy

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: The Green Economy

Across sectors, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted businesses large and small, even forcing some local favorites to shutter for good. But for the green energy economy in the Monadnock Region and beyond, there could be a bright spot on the horizon.

According to a report published in December by the Solar Energy Industries Association, solar energy accounted for 43% of new U.S. power capacity additions through the third quarter of 2020. And the industry expects to install more than 19 gigawatts of solar this year, which is enough to power more than 3.6 million homes — a 43% increase compared to the previous year.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: Retail: Still Uneasy, But More Confident of Survival

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK: Retail: Still Uneasy, But More Confident of Survival

Uncertainty is something that many retail owners are dealing with, both around the country and throughout the Monadnock Region. Since coronavirus shut down large swaths of the U.S. economy in March, the retail industry has been rocked. While online mega-retailers, such as Amazon, are seeing profits skyrocket, most retailers have seen a sales slump. Overall, it is estimated that the American retail market will drop more than 10% in 2020, a more significant fall than in 2009, during the Global Financial Crisis.

The State We're In: Covering the Economy May 7th 2020

The State We're In: Covering the Economy May 7th 2020

New Hampshire has gone from having one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, to one of the highest. New Hampshire Business Review reporter Bob Sanders brings us the stories behind the statistics and Keene Sentinel President, Terrence Williams discusses the impact of the pandemic's economic fallout in the Monadnock Region.