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Demand has been crazy’ for ‘lifesaver’ federal assistance

The mad rush is on, as businesses spent the last week filing for some of the $349 billion worth of federally guaranteed loans, loans that – for the most part – they won’t have to pay back. Those funds, however, are finite and going fast.

‘Time of crisis’ shuts down a range of revenue sources

NH Center for Nonprofits Executive Director Kathleen Reardon said the center conducted a survey the week of March 23 about the impact Covid-19 was having on nonprofits. Of the more than 300 respondents, 85 percent said they were already experiencing or anticipate experiencing financial hardships. In addition, 50 percent of nonprofits reported an increase in staff and/or volunteer absences and 67 percent have had to cancel or reduce services.

Manchester nursing home Hanover Hill dealing with COVID-19

Story produced by NHPR for MANCHESTER, NH — At a press conference earlier this week, state officials acknowledged that they’re aware of cases of COVID-19 at a number of New Hampshire health facilities serving the elderly or medically fragile — but they have declined to identify those facilities, citing privacy concerns. NHPR has learned that …

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NH Food Bank deploying mobile food pantries

Along with increasing food purchasing, the New Hampshire Food Bank is working with agencies across the state to provide resources and to understand where the need is greatest.

Sports equipment manufacturer releases face shield design so others can pivot to medical supply

Two weeks ago, while watching the news and speaking with a co-worker on the phone, Win Fream, the senior director of product design and development at sports safety equipment producer Cascade Maverick Lacrosse became convinced his company needed to continue producing protective gear, but for the medical community rather than athletes.

NH unemployment claims jump a whopping 3,308 percent

New Hampshire had the nation’s steepest increase in the number of unemployment claims last week, perhaps – but not necessarily – indicating an even sharper downturn in the state’s economy than the rest of the country.

Gorham Paper rolls out toilet paper relief

Gorham Paper and Tissue has made its White Mountain Tissue available to its employees as well as to local stores in Coos County.