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Under pressure from within his own Democratic party to step aside, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. announced he is no longer seeking re-election for another four-year term Sunday afternoon and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.
Paddling together to help progress the state’s growing outdoor economy, about 50 individuals involved in the industry across the state came together on the Saco River Thursday to network, swim and enjoy dinner and music at the Beach.
After an alum treatment this spring on Lake Kanasatka, and extensive efforts by residents of the lake to improve their properties to reduce storm runoff and nutrient loading, things have turned around here.
Three Democratic candidates for governor took the stage Monday evening to introduce themselves to Plymouth area voters and discuss their priorities if elected.
But two bills did not make the cut, and both were described as too “vague” and will go back to the legislature in the fall where each body will need to come to a two-thirds vote for passage to override his veto.
As lake and watershed associations gather this summer to discuss collective concerns, many are hearing about a free consultation program called LakeSmart which helps shorefront owners assess ways they can help prevent cyanobacteria and other harms that come from runoff.
A new state prison for men in Concord might cost as much as $500 million.
That sticker shock settled in over the Executive Council table Wednesday as councillors talked about plans for the future on the current prison grounds off North State Street.
Saying she sees “no fair or reasonable path forward to adequately defend herself” at a hearing before the Executive Council Wednesday on whether to suspend her for the rest of her term, Fish and Game Commissioner Susan Price resigned as the Carroll County commissioner.
Vail Resorts has been given conditional approval for its annual operating plan for Mount Sunapee after questions surfaced about the need and environmental impact of building a fourth parking lot on the state park property.