America 250 Kickoff in Stratham: Stratham Summerfest expands with a July 16 kickoff featuring food trucks, live music, a first responders softball game, and fireworks, ahead of the main July 18 parade-and-family day. Education & Families: Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a law requiring teacher disclosures to parents about students’ gender identity, overriding a New Hampshire Supreme Court ruling that limited parental rights in public schools. Childcare Cost Relief: The State Early Learning Alliance of New Hampshire (SELA) is rolling out a “one-stop” marketplace model to help childcare providers save money via shared buying power, discounts, and telehealth resources. Electric Bills Refund Push: Ayotte is calling on federal regulators to reject a utility appeal and return more than $1.5 billion to ratepayers across New England, including $150 million for New Hampshire. Tourism Watch: NH tourism leaders are planning cautiously for summer as Canadian visits remain down and higher fuel costs and tighter screening could weigh on travel. Local Business & Finance: Hometown Financial Group is converting to a stock bank as it buys New Hampshire’s Primary Bank, expanding TruNorth Bank’s southern NH footprint. Energy & Weather Disruption: After July 4 storms, Wilton is still recovering with hundreds of Eversource customers without power and officials warning of another heavy-rain round.