January 24, 2026 New England News Round Up
Cold, so cold...
New Hampshire – Top Local News (Local Sources)
1.Arctic Cold Snap Forces Shelters to Extend Hours
Emergency shelters and warming centers across New Hampshire are extending their hours as an arctic cold snap brings the coldest temperatures in years. Officials are urging residents to prepare and stay safe during this extreme weather.
🔗 https://rock929rocks.com/2026/01/23/new-hampshire-prepares-for-coldest-temperatures-in-years-as-shelters-extend-hours/ – Rock 92.9
2.Fatal Crash on New Hampshire Highway
A man died following a crash on a Salem highway late Wednesday night. The New Hampshire State Police are investigating the incident.
🔗 https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/man-dead-after-crash-new-hampshire-highway/A3KKHBPUFVDKTJG57P3K4Y4GW4/ – Boston 25 News
3.New Faces Behind Local Reporting at NHPR
New Hampshire Public Radio profiles the journalists covering local news across the state, highlighting the people and mission behind community reporting.
🔗 https://www.nhpr.org/inside-nhpr/2026-01-06/your-neighbors-your-news-meet-the-faces-behind-local-journalism-in-new-hampshire – NHPR
Maine – Top Local News (Local Sources)
1.ICE Enforcement Activity Sparks Local Stories
Multiple reports highlight increased ICE activity in Maine, including a major enforcement operation and concerns raised by residents about immigration-related incidents.
🔗 https://wgme.com/news/local/dhs-features-13-ice-arrests-from-maine-on-new-worst-of-the-worst-website-immigration-customs-enforcement-president-donald-trump – WGME
2.ICE-Related Police Detention in Portland
Masked agents detained a Portland civil engineer, leaving his car abandoned in the street with a smashed window — fueling local discussions about ICE operations.
🔗 https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/maine-immigration/engineer-detained-portland-maine-ice-arrests-juan-sebastian-carvajal-munoz/97-07924f0b-8c68-4dd3-96f2-52136c4f54d6 – News Center Maine
3.Maine Weather: Subzero Temps and Snow Expected
Ahead of another blast of winter weather, subzero temperatures and additional snow are forecast — a continuing pattern of intense cold across the state.
🔗 https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/22/subzero-temperatures-expected-across-maine-and-that-doesnt-count-the-wind-chill/ – Portland Press Herald
Vermont – Top Local News (Local Sources)
1.Vermont Lawmakers Push for State Funding to Sustain Section 8 Vouchers
With federal funding for Section 8 housing vouchers dwindling, Vermont legislators are considering using state funds to prevent more vouchers from being lost — a key issue for renters and housing stability.
🔗 https://vnews.com/2026/01/22/vermont-lawmakers-boost-housing-vouchers/ – Valley News / VTDigger
2.Emergency Rescue of Lost Hikers in Vermont
Search and rescue teams successfully rescued three hikers lost on a Vermont mountain, underscoring winter outdoor safety concerns.
🔗 https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/emergency-crews-rescue-three-lost-hikers-vermont-mountain/H2V2YSVEVJFN3MB6QPM43SPV6I/ – Boston 25 News
3.Vermont SkiVT Announces Specialty Food Day Tour
Ski Vermont’s 2026 Specialty Food Day tour returns, connecting skiers with local food, beverage, and Vermont-made products at ski areas statewide.
🔗 https://vermontbiz.com/news/2026/january/23/skivt-announces-2026-specialty-food-day-tour – Vermont Business Magazine
