Courts & Corrections
Teen Pleads Guilty To Murdering Sister-in-Law and Nephews
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Kassandra Sweeney spent the last morning of her life making videos on her phone of her two sons, Benjamin, 4, and Mason, 23-months to send to her husband, Sean Sweeney.
Former Gov. Sununu Named CEO, President of Airlines for America, National Lobby Group
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The news release praised Sununu for some of the same actions that drew criticism from some quarters, often Democratic ones, when he was governor and after he left office – especially on tax cuts. Sununu is also expected to be the key witness in the criminal trial of state Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi in November.
Sen. Shaheen: Past Time for Trump To Finally Get Tough on Putin
If Trump can’t hold Putin’s feet to the fire, Congress will act. That means passing the Graham-Blumenthal sanctions bill to strangle Russia’s war machine and advancing my bipartisan legislation to bolster Ukraine’s defenses and cut off Chinese military support for Russia’s military.
AG: Canaan Man’s Death Ruled a Homicide
Following an examination today, Deputy Chief Medical Examiner Mitchell Weinberg determined that Mr. Colao suffered multiple stab wounds as well as a gunshot wound to the head.
3 Executive Councilors Question BEA Head on Nashua Land Sale to Chinese Businessman
The purchase of an industrial property in Nashua by a prominent communist Chinese businessman is prompting an investigation into involvement by the state’s Commission of Business and Economic Affairs and one requested by Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
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Common Man for Ukraine Delivers Food, Solar Lanterns and Hope in 13th Mission
Defending Democracy, Bridge by Bridge
Ayotte’s Super 603 Day Started Early Atop Mount Washington
News
Moultonborough Women Sew Quilt To Raffle for Common Man for Ukraine Effort
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New Hampshire’s efforts to help the children and families of war-torn Ukraine now include a group of Moultonborough women who are raffling off a quilt they made to benefit the grassroots effort known as Common Man for Ukraine.
Obituary
Notable New Hampshire Deaths: A Gym in Newmarket Has Melvin Cross’s Name on It
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The people listed here passed away during the previous weeks and have some public or charitable connection to their community.
News
Rep. Joe Sweeney Calls for Liot Hill To Resign; She Says GOP Attacks Her To Distract From Their Failures
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“Republicans are now attacking me for fighting for the rights of my constituents to vote. This is an attempt to distract from their failure to lower the cost of housing, healthcare, education, and property taxes for the people of New Hampshire,” Liot Hill said in an email.
Business & Economy
Texas Private Schools Hire Relatives and Enrich Insiders. Soon They Can Do It With Taxpayer Money.
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Now, as the state (Texas) moves to spend at least $1 billion over the next two years on private education, lawmakers have imposed almost none of the accountability measures required of the public school system.
Education
Study: New Hampshire Ranks Last in the Nation for Public Higher Education Funding
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A new analysis from the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute finds that New Hampshire continues to rank last in the nation for public higher education funding, raising concerns about rising tuition costs, cuts to education services, and the future of the state’s workforce.
Business & Economy
Flooding Reported in Merrimack
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Merrimack was one of a number of communities that experienced intense rain, lightning and winds Wednesday afternoon.
Courts & Corrections
AG ID’s Keene Man Killed in Troopers-Involved Shooting
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One armored vehicle was equipped with a vehicle camera which recorded the event. That footage is currently being preserved and will be reviewed.
From Pot to Domestic Violence to Chinese Investment in Nashua, Ayotte Answers the Media
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From reclassifying cannabis, to Chinese investment in a Nashua industrial park to the YDC settlement fund, to gaps in the New Hampshire system which allow domestic violence victims to fall through the cracks, Gov. Kelly Ayotte addressed reporters questions and said much of it requires more scrutiny Wednesday.
Business & Economy
Mars Candy Heiress Sues Lake Sunapee Contractor for $10 Million
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Valerie Mars, billionaire heiress behind the Mars Bar candy fortune, is suing a Lake Sunapee property management company for $10 million, claiming she was scammed by owner Jim Bruss and his employees on a project including one meant to benefit the public.
Arts and Entertainment
Windows to the Wild Launches New Digital-First Season — Bite-Sized Adventures, Big Stories
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Starting Wednesday, August 13 at 6 PM, new stories will premiere weekly on YouTube and the PBS App, offering short, inspiring journeys into the wild corners of our region.
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Sen. Altschiller Critical of Trump Takeover of DC Police
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President Trump’s cognitive decline is once again on horrifying display during his recent rambling press conference.
Arts and Entertainment
Lakes and Mountains and Fun Focus of Executive Council Meeting at Mount Sunapee
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NEWBURY – New Hampshire’s natural resources, from its mountains enjoyed for hiking, foliage and skiing to its lakes which provide swimming, sailing, and year-round fishing were the focus of a meeting of Gov. Kelly Ayotte and the state’s five-member Executive Council here Wednesday.
Courts & Corrections
AG Pamela Bondi Appoints Erin Creegan Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of NH
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Erin Creegan has been appointed as the Interim United States Attorney for the District of New Hampshire. United States Attorney Creegan was appointed to the position by United States Attorney General Pamela Bondi on Aug. 11, effective today.
News
Sen. Bernie Sanders Is Keynote Speaker for 2025 New Hampshire AFL-CIO Labor Day Breakfast
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The New Hampshire AFL-CIO is proud to announce that U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) will be our keynote speaker for the 2025 Labor Day Breakfast, to be held on Monday, September 1.
Education
Three finalists selected for New Hampshire’s 2026 Teacher of the Year
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The New Hampshire Teacher of the Year selection committee is pleased to announce the three finalists for New Hampshire’s 2026 Teacher of the Year.
Courts & Corrections
Ayotte To Nominate U.S. Marshal Hart Next Department of Corrections Commissioner
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte announced she will nominate William R. Hart to serve as the state’s next Department of Corrections Commissioner.
Courts & Corrections
Teen To Plead Guilty In Family Murders
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The Northfield teen charged with murdering his sister-in-law and two nephews, Eric Sweeney, signed an intent to plead guilty on Tuesday.
News
Woman Who Died in Heavy Fire, Explosions Identified
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The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has confirmed the identity of the victim as Barbara E. Sears, 63, of Deerfield. Sears’ cause and manner of death are pending.
News
Electrical Workers to Hold Informational Picket at Eversource Headquarters Wednesday
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Members of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 1837 will hold an informational picket at Eversource headquarters, 780 North Commercial Street, Manchester, NH on Wednesday, August 13, from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.