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While it’s widely known that private schools convert to charter status to take advantage of public dollars, more schools are now heading in the opposite direction. As voucher programs across the country proliferate, shuttered charter schools, like the Orange Park Performing Arts Academy, have begun to privatize in order to stay open with state assistance.
Right to Know NH is the recipient of this year’s First Amendment Award. Attorney Gregory V. Sullivan will receive the school’s Quill & Ink Award. They will be recognized at the 15th annual awards event on Oct. 5 at the Palace Theatre.
PODCAST: Veteran City Councilman and Assistant Mayor of Portsmouth is wrapping up his latest council term with an environmental victory. The former legislator has ushered in a resolution to have toxic chemicals removed from any cleaning in the city’s buildings and schools.
CONCORD – Over Northern Pass’ objection, Site Evaluation Committee Chairman Martin Honigberg has ordered the project to recall its construction experts for limited cross-examination about “purported inaccuracies” and exceptions it is seeking from the Department of Transportation.
ERROL – Authorities believe they have located the skeletal remains of Tony Imondi, who was 26 when he was last seen on July 1, 1998, after attending a horseshoe tournament at Bill’s Seafood in Errol.
The New England First Amendment Coalition is pleased to announce its incoming class of fellows for the 2017 New England First Amendment Institute.
The action doesn’t stop at Northern Pass adjudicative hearings in Concord.
The New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism welcomes two new board members — Gloria Norris and Marco Mulcahy, both of whom have deep roots in New Hampshire and passion for a free press.
The issue of class has taken over the question of whether the Wild Goose site should be used for a public boat launch.