Education
House Members Question Key Elements of Proposed Education Rules
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A House Education subcommittee on administrative rules raised some fundamental concerns about the new proposal for the state’s minimum standards for public school approval.
News
Rare Hearing Scheduled on Complaint Against a Fish and Game Commissioner
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The complaint was made by Col. Kevin Jordan, chief of the department’s law enforcement unit, who alleges that Fish and Game Commissioner Susan G. Price of Moultonborough violated state law related to “prohibited acts.”
Courts & Corrections
Police Standards and Training Council Knew About Jon Stone Allegations, But Did Nothing
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When Claremont Police Officer Jon Stone was fired in 2006, before his union fought and altered his official exit, the Police Standards and Training Council was informed about Stone’s alleged rape and murder threats, and his inappropriate relationship with a teen girl.
Courts & Corrections
State Files Civil Action Against Christopher Vittum, Caitlin Vittum, and Associated Home Contracting Businesses for Consumer Protection Act Violations
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The Vittums accepted over $175,000 from at least 13 consumers upon promises to provide construction services.
Health & Mental Health
AG: Scammers Targeting NH Residents by Posing as Medicare To Get Identifying Information
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Attorney General John M. Formella issues a Consumer Alert for New Hampshire residents, especially New Hampshire Medicare recipients, warning of scammers posing as Medicare representatives to obtain personal identifying information.
News
Documents: Rep. Jon Stone Threatened Mass Shooting and Rape After Investigation
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Rep. Jon Stone’s New Hampshire law enforcement career ended when he threatened to kill fellow police officers in a shooting spree, and murder his chief after raping the chief’s wife and children, all while he was already under scrutiny for his inappropriate relationship with a teen girl, according to the internal investigation reports finally released this week.
Education
Senate Republicans Back Excluding Transgender Girls from Girls Sports in NH Schools
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Accusing Senate Republicans of “shocking and extreme moves” Friday, Democrats criticized two 14-10 votes in which transgender girls would be prohibited from playing girls public high school and college sports in New Hampshire and one that creates a process for parents across the state to ban books in schools.
Energy
Crews Working Around-the-Clock to Restore Power after Spring Nor’easter Slams NH
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Energy company making significant progress clearing blocked roads and addressing community priorities.
Arts and Entertainment
Solar Eclipse Monday Allows Coos County To Shine With Events There and Statewide
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With most of Coos County entirely in the path of totality and even the southern part of the state getting in on about 95 percent totality, the solar eclipse on Monday is expected to draw thousands to the Granite State for the afternoon spectacle with a number of events planned across the state.