News
General Sullivan Bridge Coming Down at Cost of $28.5M
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An effort by Executive Councilors John Stephen, R-Manchester and David Wheeler, R-Milford to table the request failed.
News
Council Tables 21 Contracts Citing Lack of Info; Reacts To Berlin Murder-Suicide Report
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The majority of the state’s Executive Council tabled a record 21 contracts brought by Gov. Kelly Ayotte Wednesday, including ones to fund a child advocacy center and another to repair an important bridge in Charlestown, which is down to one lane.
Courts & Corrections
AG Calls For Changes in Domestic Violence Cases After Murder/Suicide in Berlin
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A report on the murder of 25-year-old Berlin resident Marisol Fuentes Huaracha by her estranged husband, who was out on $5,000 bail for rape and theft and subject to a restraining order and who then killed himself, was issued Tuesday by Attorney General John M. Formella.
Arts and Entertainment
Snow Guns Blast Again As Ski Industry Unveils Upgrades for the 2024-25 Season
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Cold weather early Friday allowed Bretton Woods to fire up its snowmaking system for testing, an indication that the upcoming ski season is not far behind.
Environment & Science
Swim Season Wrap: NH Saw Same Amount Of Cyanobacteria As 2024, More Fecal Bacteria
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After the summer of 2024 when many lakes across the state – including Lake Winnipesaukee – had documented cyanobacteria blooms, the 2025 summer was largely the same, though there was a modification in the messaging and reporting system this year, state officials said.
Environment & Science
AG Report: NH BEA Assisted, But Didn’t Recruit Chinese Firm in Buying Nashua Building
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An 11-page report issued by Attorney General John Formella Monday concluded that the state Department of Business and Economic Affairs did not recruit, but did assist the Chinese-based company Nongfu Spring in buying a building and land in Nashua.
Business & Economy
Federal Shutdown Impact On 10K in NH Being Assessed, Shaheen Pushing for Help
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The state has almost 10,000 residents who are federal workers, and many will be working without pay, laid off or perhaps terminated due to the federal government shutdown this week and statements from the White House.
Business & Economy
State Enforces One-Way Loop at Artists Bluff Trail
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After hordes of leaf peepers converged on Artists Bluff last fall foliage season and traffic congestion caused delays for Fish and Game to respond to a call, the state has decided to make the trail a 1.2 mile one-way hike.
Business & Economy
Ayotte: Time To Reopen Federal Government; May Support Bill To Return Death Penalty
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Gov. Kelly Ayotte said she has not seen the legislation but would generally support the state return to having a death penalty, and indicated she is looking closely at the impacts of the federal government shutdown on Granite Staters with a focus on protecting the most vulnerable.