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Business & Economy

Shaheen Calls Restructuring U.S. Forest Service a ‘Crisis’ Meeting With Environmental Leaders

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 17, 2026

The reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service, which may include closing the Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest in Thornton, brought environmental leaders together with New Hampshire’s two U.S. Senators Friday to talk about the dire situation laid out by the Trump Administration on April 1.

Business & Economy

Big Week in NH for Crime Victims Waiting for Payments from Perpetrators

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 16, 2026

More than 20,000 victims of crime who have been waiting months for restitution checks from perpetrators have two bits of good news this week.

Business & Economy

Senate Sends DWI Breath Refusal Bill To the Governor

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 16, 2026

It looks likely that beginning in 2027, if you refuse a police breath test to determine whether you are operating under the influence of alcohol, it will likely bring an automatic license suspension of nine months rather than the current six months.

Courts & Corrections

Alleged Shooter Behind Bars After Rehearing; His Bail Had ‘Enraged’ Executive Councilor

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 15, 2026

A Gorham man facing numerous reckless conduct charges alleging he shot up businesses in Berlin and a nearby home and property is now behind bars after a judge in Coos County Superior Court ruled on a rehearing request on bail at the request of the Coos County Attorney.

Business & Economy

Ayotte on Campus Carry Bill: ‘Public Safety Is Paramount’

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 15, 2026

Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte weighed in with members of the media on the subjects of campus carry and open enrollment – along with commenting on nuclear power and broad-based taxes – on Wednesday after a long Executive Council meeting.

Business & Economy

AG Confirms To Council an Investigation Into New Sununu Center Abuse Allegations

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 15, 2026

The Attorney General’s Office has launched an investigation into the allegations that there has been abuse of children by state employees at the Sununu Youth Services Center, the governor and state Executive Council were told Wednesday.

Courts & Corrections

Campus Weapon Carry Bill Gets a Hot Hearing

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 14, 2026

A bill that would prohibit public universities and colleges in the state from regulating the possession of firearms on campus brought a huge crowd to the Senate Judiciary Committee public hearing Tuesday.

Business & Economy

Open Enrollment Bill Passes House Ed. Policy Committee, Democrats Opposed

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 13, 2026

Open enrollment in public schools was fast tracked by Republicans in the House Education Policy and Administration Committee Monday despite numerous questions of Democrats on what the bill means and what it would actually do in the state.

Courts & Corrections

GOP Leaders: SYSC Abuse Reports Need Fast Action; Adult Survivor: State Can’t Be Trusted

By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.org | April 10, 2026

Chuck Miles, an abuse survivor and board member of Justice for YDC Victims said: “The Child Advocate’s report confirms New Hampshire continues to fail to protect its most vulnerable children. I was one of many children abused in State custody because of its institutional failures.”

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SPEAKING OF WORDS
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Beverly Stoddart
A NH LIFE
By Beverly Stoddart

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ACTIVE WITH THE ACTIVISTS
By Arnie Alpert of Canterbury

George Liset
WRITING ON THE FLY
By George Liset of Dover

Bob Charest
WHY YOU SHOULD CARE NH
By Bob Charest of Epsom

Michael Davidow
RADIO FREE NEW HAMPSHIRE
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Monica Drahonovsky
MONICA READS
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Susan Dromey Heeter
JOYFUL MUSINGS
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Harrigan
VIEW FROM ABOVE THE NOTCHES
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THE VIEW FROM RATTLESNAKE RIDGE
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POWER TO THE PEOPLE
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Garry Rayno
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