News
Council Agrees To Sell Former Laconia State School for $10.5M
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The state Executive Council has agreed to enter into an agreement to sell the former Laconia State School property in Laconia to a developer for $10.5 million.
Arts and Entertainment
Berlin’s Jericho Mountain State Park May Get $2.5M, 19-Site Campground at Council Table
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If approved Wednesday, it will effectively double the camping opportunities at the state park and be adjacent to the existing campground, which will get some modifications and improvements as part of the plan.
Business & Economy
Cyanobacteria Warnings and Alerts Removed from Lake Winnipesaukee, Others Added
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With the water temperature a pleasant 70 degrees, it could be a good time for a swim in Lake Winnipesaukee as the state has taken down all cyanobacteria warnings and watches for the Big Lake Wednesday.
Business & Economy
State’s Director of Tourism Development Resigns
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Lori Harnois, director of the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism Development, has resigned her post in state government.
Environment & Science
Just as White Oak Pond Applies for a Watershed Management Plan, It Gets Cyanobacteria
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Just days after the White Oak Pond Watershed Association filed a $100,000 grant application with the state to create a watershed management plan for the 298-acre water body, the red warning sign went up Monday warning of cyanobacteria.
Business & Economy
Craig, Ayotte Detail Their Positions On Tourism, Lodging and Restaurants
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Members of the state’s tourism, restaurant and lodging industry got a chance to hear from the two top candidates running for governor Monday about how they would handle leadership on issues of mutual concern if elected on Nov. 5.
Business & Economy
Shaheen Tours Storm Damage at Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor
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A peninsula in the north east corner of New Castle, at the mouth of the Piscataqua River into the Atlantic Ocean, which is home to the U.S. Coast Guard, the historic Revolutionary War ruins of Fort Constitution and the Portsmouth Lighthouse, has been heavily damaged by storms in January and will not be ready to receive visitors for the 250th anniversary of the historic Patriot raid there on Dec. 13.
Business & Economy
Pease Development Authority Backs Down On Raised Retail Platform at Rye Harbor
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After facing widespread criticism in August over its engineering plans to change the outlay of retail in Rye Harbor, the Pease Development Authority voted Thursday to direct staff to stand down on work for a proposed retail platform.
News
Sununu Signs Bill Eliminating Voter ID Exceptions Effective After General Election
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Despite concern from a number of groups that it could disenfranchise voters, Gov. Chris Sununu signed House Bill 1569 which would eliminate any exceptions to the state’s Voting ID laws and require a birth certificate or passport.