News
Social Media Post Calls for Assassinating all Elected NH Democrats
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The X account of the Libertarian Party of NH Tuesday called for assassinating every elected Democrat in New Hampshire.
Officer Accused of Sexual Misconduct Back at DOC
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Corrections Officer Deborah Steele is returning to work at the Department of Corrections following the summer dismissal of multiple sexual misconduct lawsuits brought by inmates.
Social Media Post Backing Assassination of NH’s Elected Democrats Met With Condemnation
The social media post by the Libertarian Party of NH calling for the assassination of elected Democrats in NH was met with condemnation Wednesday, including by the Granite State Libertarian Party that said LPNH had its affiliate status revoked by the national party in May.
Poll: Trump Approval Hits New Low in NH; Most Believe Iran Conflict Going Poorly
Two-thirds of New Hampshire residents disapprove of President Trump’s handling of his job, the highest percentage to disapprove in either of his terms in office, and approval of his handling of the economy and foreign policy have fallen to record lows.
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The Latest: Trump welcomes China’s Xi Jinping to Washington for state visit
Supreme Court Will Not Reconsider Justice Donovan’s Decision to Sit on Rand Education Case Appeal
Box Truck Careens into River in Chain of Crashes Injuring Child Passenger on I-293
News
Londonderry Town Manager Fired at Contentious Meeting
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Questions remain about exactly what led to the firing of Londonderry Town Manager Shaun Mulholland Monday night during a contentious council meeting. He was replaced by Chief of Police Kim Bernard as the interim manager.
Feature
Celebrating Ali and Her Trusty Mom at Durham Sale
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Every once in a while I witness someone doing a job with grace, dignity and perseverance and I feel the need to write and celebrate.
Editorial Cartoons
Sad Flex
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Elijah Fisher is a freelance illustrator, currently working their way through college.
Business & Economy
The Latest: Trump says US and Iran met for 3 hours after his threat during UN speech
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President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after he threatened in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end nearly seven-month war.
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Sen. Shaheen on the Agreement with Greenland, Denmark
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“After months of threatening our NATO Ally Denmark and disregarding the will of the Greenlandic people, President Trump has reached a ‘deal’ that essentially returns the U.S.-Greenland defense relationship to where it was before. “
News
Manchester’s Queen City Bridge Closed
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On Monday morning the City of Manchester, Department of Public Works, was notified of potential structural deficiencies identified during a routine NH DOT inspection of the Queen City Bridge.
Courts & Corrections
NH Supreme Court Challenged Over Who Should Hear Oral Arguments
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The fallout from the resignation of state Supreme Court Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald and its impact on other members of the court was felt the day before the court is to begin hearing oral arguments for their Fall term.
News
New England Journalism Organizations Condemn White House Restrictions on News Organizations
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We, the undersigned journalism organizations, strongly condemn President Donald Trump’s decision to ban CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House.
Courts & Corrections
6 People Charged with Drug Conspiracy that Involved Interstate Kidnapping
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According to a prior complaint in the matter and allegations in the indictment, defendants kidnapped an adult victim in Claremont, New Hampshire, and brought her to a residence in Springfield, Vermont.
Courts & Corrections
2 Supreme Court Cases in Chief Justice Scandal Unsealed, Then Quickly Resealed
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Secrecy is still the name of the game at the state Supreme Court as a panel of replacement judges unsealed confidential records Friday in two cases involving Gordon MacDonald and three other justices involved in the Dianne Martin employment scandal only to have them resealed hours later with no explanation.
Arts and Entertainment
Plan Your Colorful Fall Ride With NH Foliage Tracker
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The state is estimating peak foliage in the Great North Woods for Sept. 28 so it’s not to early to plan your ride.
Business & Economy
New House Bill Aims to Help Struggling Parents Afford Diapers Amid Rising Costs
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As a fellow mother with a young child that noticed diaper costs continuing to rise over time, Rep. Carrie Sorensen, D-Portsmouth is taking action to support families struggling financially in New Hampshire.
Feature
Writing on the Fly: Sadie Goes Fly fishing
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I met my youngest daughter and her two children at Kittery Trading Post in Maine for KTP’s annual September Fest. There are bargains to be had as well as a number of activities for adults and children.
Business & Economy
The National Roundup: Trump says he’s banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from White House over coverage
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President Donald Trump said Friday that he was banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatened that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow.
Courts & Corrections
Pam Smart’s latest bid for freedom rejected
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Decades after she was convicted of manipulating her teenage boyfriend into murdering her husband, Pam Smart’s latest attempt to get out of prison failed.
Education
Supreme Court Rejects Emergency Appeal on School Budget Cap Vote Denial
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Two parents whose request to block the school budget cap question from appearing on the November ballot that was shot down by Judge Dan St. Hilaire filed an emergency appeal to the state Supreme Court Wednesday, but that too was quickly denied.
Energy
Eversource, Avangrid Chosen for Transmission Upgrade Plan
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It may not be Northern Pass, but the regional grid manager has selected Eversource’s Transmission Initiative Down East (TIDE) system upgrade to meet growing regional demands for power.