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AG: Police-Involved Death of Suspect Who Shot Officer Investigated After Late-Night Shootout

By Nancy West | 21 hours ago

A shootout late Saturday night ended when suspect Matthew J. Masse, 38, was found dead after exchanging gunfire with police who were trying to take him into custody after he shot a Nottingham police officer earlier in the day, according to a news release from Attorney General John Formella.

UPDATE: Manhunt Ongoing After Officer Hurt in Raymond Shooting; People Told ‘Shelter in Place’

The suspect is identified as Matthew J. Masse, 38, of Raymond. He was last seen on foot and was carrying a long gun. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to (603) MCU-TIPS. If seen, do not approach and call 911 immediately.

Historically Taxes Are a Reflection of the State of Our Democracy

In New Hampshire, the third rail of politics — thanks to people like William Loeb and Meldrim Thomson and now the Americans for Prosperity — is the word tax.

Radio Free New Hampshire: Ice Cream for Supper

Michael Davidow in black and white in front of a window

The third annual No Kings protests took place last weekend. It’s politics as culture for the progressive left, offered with the rationale that turnabout is fair play.

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New Hampshire Among Worst for Revenue Rebound After COVID
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Celebrating Reading with Students at Auburn Village School

By Staff Report | April 3, 2026

Gov. Kelly Ayotte and NEA-NH President Megan Tuttle joined students at Auburn Village School for a reading event highlighting the critical role literacy plays in preparing students for success in school and beyond and the work of educators and families who help foster a love of reading at an early age.

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InDepthNH’s Local News Day April 9 Launches With a $10,000 Match

By Staff Report | April 3, 2026

InDepthNH.org is celebrating the first-ever Local News Day April 9 with a $10,000 match for all donations from the Katy Burns Local Journalism Fund.

Business & Economy

Windham Man Tells of Angry Encounter with Rep. Vose

By Nancy West | April 2, 2026

A Windham man said he received similar angry treatment from Rep. Michael Vose as Rep. Wendy Thomas described to InDepthNH.org while he was waiting to testify last year in front of the House Science, Technology and Energy Committee, which Vose, R-Epping, chairs.

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Sen. McGough Says Senate President Wrongly Stripped His Committee Assignments

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 2, 2026

Senate President Sharon Carson, R-Londonderry, said she has removed state Sen. Tim McGough, R-Merrimack, from all committee assignments but did not say why she took that action Thursday. McGough said he was wrongly removed.

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Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Former Hooksett School Superintendent Phil Littlefield

By Staff Report | April 2, 2026

The people listed here passed away during the previous weeks and have some public or charitable connection to their community.

Business & Economy

Medical Community Opposes Bill to Remove Hep B from Required Vaccine List

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 2, 2026

There was lots of opposition Thursday to a bill that would remove Hepatitis B from the list of diseases for which immunization is required to attend school and child care centers in New Hampshire, though there are medical and religious exemptions.

Business & Economy

Humane Organizations Oppose Bill To Change Laws Related To Livestock Cruelty

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 2, 2026

Humane organizations panned a bill, which already passed the House, that relates to cruelty of livestock.

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State Rep. Thomas: Committee Chair ‘Acted in Threatening Manner’ To Her

By Nancy West | April 1, 2026

State Rep. Wendy Thomas, D-Merrimack, said she just learned she was removed from the House Science, Technology and Energy Committee because of her “attitude,” and for asking to be referred to as Rep. Wendy Thomas during committee proceedings to avoid confusion with another member with the same last name.

Business & Economy

NH Secretary of State Pushes Back Against Trump Order Regarding Voter Information

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 1, 2026

New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan pushed back against President Donald Trump’s executive order, issued Tuesday, directing the creation of a nationwide list of verified eligible voters.

The Common Man for Ukraine Provides Food, Support, and Sisterhood for Widowed Mothers

By ZACH LAIRD | April 1, 2026

After the Common Man for Ukraine’s latest trip on March 21 to provide food and supplies for people, often mothers and children, living near the front-lines of war, its co-founders visited a retreat for widowed mothers to offer support, connection, and a chance to find some peace.

Senate Hears Bill to Narrow Adequate Education Definition

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | April 1, 2026

School nurses and superintendent services would not be components of an adequate education in a bill that had a public hearing Wednesday before the Senate Education Finance Committee.

Business & Economy

Child Care Tax Credit Bill Supported Unanimously by NH Senate Committee

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 1, 2026

The Senate Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to recommend passage immediately after a hearing with no opposition and ordered it to the consent calendar.

Health & Mental Health

Bethlehem Woman Rows Across the Atlantic, Celebration Planned April 18

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | March 31, 2026

North Country rower Renee Blacken of Bethlehem has completed her quest to row the Atlantic Ocean covering 3,200 miles in 65 days, two hours and 51 minutes on Monday.

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Goodlander Hears Concerns: Failing Infrastructure, Housing, Rising Costs in Littleton

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | March 31, 2026

On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-NH, visited with community leaders and small-business owners to hear concerns and consider what she can do in Washington to help.

Business & Economy

ISO-NE Receives FERC Approval for New Forward Capacity Auction

By GARRY RAYNO, InDepthNH.org | March 31, 2026

Federal regulators have approved the first phase of ISO-NE’s, the New England electric grid manager, plan for assuring adequate electricity in the future.

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Man Pulled from Burning Vehicle By Governor’s Security Trooper After Toll Plaza Crash

By News Release | March 31, 2026

At 11:55 a.m. Tuesday, State Troopers assigned to the Troop B barracks responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a 2026 Lucid Gravity that struck the Bedford Toll Plaza. 911 callers indicated the vehicle had caught fire, and someone in the vehicle appeared to be trapped.

Business & Economy

No Opposition To Bill To Hike Toll Rates for Non-NH EZ Pass Owners

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | March 31, 2026

NH-EZ Pass owners could keep their 30 percent discount with no toll increase but the state would charge an increase to all other users under a bill heard in the House Public Works and Highways Committee Tuesday without a single opponent speaking during a public hearing.

Health & Mental Health

AG: Deal with Saint-Gobain To Connect 350 Properties to Public Water Due To PFAS

By Staff Report | March 31, 2026

The state, town of Londonderry and Saint Gobain Performance Plastics have agreed to work together to extend a water main up High Range Road in Londonderry from Royal Lane north to Alexander Road, according to a news release from Attorney General John Formella.

Courts & Corrections

Third Trial for YDC Criminal Suspect Begins

By DAMIEN FISHER, InDepthNH.org (InDepthNH.org) | March 30, 2026

For the third time in less than a year, the state will try to convict Stephen Murphy for his alleged role as a sexual abuser inside the Sununu Youth Services Center, formerly known as YDC in Manchester.

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Speaking of Words: Thing

By Michael Ferber | March 30, 2026

    I have a thing about thing.  It is a really interesting word, with a surprising history. 

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