Environment & Science
State Reports Progress on Trails in Pittsburg After Torrential Summer Storms
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Ravaged by summer’s torrential rains, progress is coming to the state’s valued trails in the Great North Woods which are crucial to tourism here.
Environment & Science
Lake Host Saves Conway Lake from Invasive Zebra Mussels
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A $300,000 state contract to protect New Hampshire lakes from the spread of invasive species this summer has resulted in a “save” of Conway Lake from an invasive species.
Education
Dem Lawmaker Confronts Edelblut on Proposed Minimum Standard Changes
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Draft changes to minimum standards for public schools, approved unanimously by the State Board of Education last week, were the subject of a legislative oversight meeting Thursday with a Democrat tangling with the Education Commissioner for two hours on whether they water down education in New Hampshire.
Environment & Science
Cyanobacteria Is Back in Three Lake Winnipesaukee Locations
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There are three new cyanobacteria warnings or watches up for Lake Winnipesaukee this week in Tuftonboro, Alton and Wolfeboro.
Business & Economy
Newfound Lake To Get $2.2M Conservation Center To Focus on Lake Health
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Newfound Lake Region Association is about to break ground on a $2.2 million Conservation Center here at the Grey Rocks Conservation Area which will promote lake health education and environmental literacy.
Business & Economy
Possible Cyanobacteria Legislation Contemplated by ‘Lake Champion’
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MOULTONBOROUGH – While all is calm and crystal clear on Lake Kanasatka Monday, one of its summer lake residents is a lawmaker who is busy planning for new bills to take on toxic cyanobacteria blooms across the state if re-elected.
News
Nominee for Fish and Game Director Praised at Public Hearing
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Dr. Stephanie L. Simek, Washington state’s expert on large game carnivores, including cougars and wolves, answered questions of the state’s Executive Council Tuesday as she is the governor’s pick to run the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department as its new executive director.
Business & Economy
State Gets $65M for Groundwater from PFAS Manufacturers; Private Well Cleanup in Litigation
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Water quality in New Hampshire scored tens of millions of dollars Monday in a lawsuit settlement with the manufacturers of PFAS and aqueous film-forming foam.
News
NH Republican Legend Ruth Griffin Dies at Age 99
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Republican operative and dedicated public servant Ruth Griffin, 99, has died. She died Saturday at her home after a lifetime of service at both the local and state levels.