Energy
Eversource Gets Credit Rating Downgrade; Consumer Advocate Calls Response a Bit of Spin
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On Monday, S&P Global Ratings lowered the long-term issuer credit on the state’s largest utility, Eversource, from A- to BBB+.
News
Heavy Soaking Rain and Snowmelt Could Cause Minor Flooding in NH Wednesday
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After a quick storm which brought as much as 5 inches of snow to the state overnight and into Tuesday, the National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for New Hampshire for Wednesday into Thursday as two to four inches of rain are expected in the central and northern part of the state.
Courts & Corrections
10 Drivers Under 21 Died in NH So Far in 2024 Compared to 3 Last Year: Dept. of Safety
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From sensors on highways that would alert police to wrong-way drivers to ways to warn motorists of an approaching hazard, technology could help the state prevent highway tragedy and the state is now exploring them to save lives, Commissioner of Safety Robert Quinn said.
Arts and Entertainment
Old Growth Forest in Stewartstown, Historic Buildings in Hebron, Atkinson Among LCHIP Recipients
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An old growth maple forest in Stewartstown, Hebron’s Town Library and the Center School in Atkinson are among more than two dozen treasured community assets that will be preserved by a grant match from the state’s Land and Community Heritage Investment Program in 2025.
News
Warmington Calls for Probe of OPLC Following Two Board Resignations
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Executive Councilor Cinde Warmington is calling for an investigation into allegations made by two resigning board members that the administration of the state Office of Professional Licensing and Certification is making it hard to do their job.
News
NH’s Official Christmas Tree Was Lit at Bridges House, Kicking Off Holiday Season
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Hundreds got into the holiday mood Thursday night when New Hampshire’s official Christmas tree was lit in East Concord.
News
Swearing In Day Was a Family Day, Too, at the State House in Concord
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It was swearing in day at the State House for 24 State Senators and 400 House of Representatives who almost one month ago all won election to serve for the state for the next two years.
Business & Economy
Council Tables Contract with Dartmouth Health To Lease and Run Hampstead Hospital
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A contract with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital (Dartmouth Health) to operate the state’s new psychiatric hospital for youths at Hampstead Hospital was tabled for two weeks by the state’s Executive Council, with questions about state control, oversight and the future of state employees there.
Business & Economy
Ski Industry Kicks off Winter With Cooperating Weather; Honors Kuster and Bradley
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With a base of natural snow blanketing a majority of the state and perfectly cold night temperatures to blast, New Hampshire’s ski industry gathered Monday night at McIntyre Ski Area to kick of the 2024-2025 season, and honor two political outgoing allies in Washington and Concord.