Discover what’s going right across New England
Receive regular stories of progress, innovation, and problem solving across the region.
What you’ll get
New England Good News - A weekly roundup of progress across housing, energy, sustainability, infrastructure, economics, science, and innovation throughout all six New England states.
Granite Goodness Podcast - Regular conversations with New England leaders, builders, and innovators.
By default, new subscribers receive both of these, but you can adjust your preferences anytime here.
Why We Do This
Too often, the media shows us only what’s going wrong.
Granite Goodness is focused on what’s going right.
Our belief is simple: optimism isn’t naive, it's pragmatic.
When solutions go unnoticed, we lose sight of what’s possible and how to do better. Granite Goodness exists to change that.
This is not fluffy good news about cats being rescued from trees by firemen. We only feature stories that are substantive and optimistic. Granite and good!
You’ll Be in Good Company
Granite Goodness readers are building the future of New England.
Our audience is made up of TEDx speakers, regenerative farmers, electric vehicle innovators, café owners, technologists, members of Congress, governors, local leaders and many more.
“Granite Goodness is the first mail I actually look forward to opening.”
- Kaelli, Dover, NH
"Reading this terrific news is a great way to start the day!!! thank you for all of your hard work reporting the GOOD NEWS!!!!!!!! Keep it up!!!”
-Amy, York, ME
“I learn so much from reading your newsletters. They are interesting and concise, allowing me to stay up-to-date on so many “Good News” stories happening every day throughout New England!”
- John, Worcester, MA
Why “Granite Goodness”?
It’s who we are and where we’re from.
Granite Goodness is proudly based in New Hampshire, known as “The Granite State” for its abundance of the rock. Our logo honors the Old Man of the Mountain, a naturally formed cliffside profile in northern NH that became a regional icon.
Granite runs through New England’s mountains, towns, and history. It is a symbol of strength, durability, and Yankee pride. This region has a distinctive way of solving problems: practical, unflashy, and deeply rooted in place.
Granite Goodness is a tribute to this legacy. Not feel-good fluff, but real stories of progress and solutions.
This is the spirit of Granite Goodness: substantive and optimistic. Granite, and good.
About Us
I’m Andy DeMeo, the creator of Granite Goodness!
I grew up in Londonderry, NH and have spent my life exploring every corner of New England.
Ten years working in climate policy, carbon accounting, sustainable finance, and food systems taught me one thing: our biggest problem is not a lack of solutions, but stories.
When problems are framed as endless and unsolvable, cynicism is seen as rational and smart. A pessimistic worldview leaves people less likely to invest in long term thinking and collaboration.
By contrast, optimism produces its own social contagion, creating reinforcing flywheels of community, purpose, and positive outcomes. Research consistently shows that optimists tend to live longer, healthier, happier lives. I suspect they have more fun too.
Inspired by the work of globally focused solutions journalists at Fix The News and The Progress Network, I started Granite Goodness to bring optimistic, solutions-focused storytelling to a more local scale in New England— my beloved corner of the world.
My work has been recognized through honors such as Stay Work Play New Hampshire’s Young Person of the Year Award (2025), the University of New Hampshire’s Alumni Sustainability Award (2025), Catapult Seacoast's 10 to Watch Award (2025), and serving as a co-host of TEDx Portsmouth 2025— the largest TEDx event in New England.
Today, I live in NH on a farm with my 12 chickens, two dogs, and one wife. This project is my love letter to New England and the people solving its hardest problems.
Connect
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To share good news tips, guest ideas, inquire about podcast appearances, speaking engagements, or just say hi, reach out to hello@granitegoodness.com
Thanks for checking us out!
-Andy
