An unprecedented outbreak of cyanobacteria blooms across Lake Winnipesaukee in mid-June has aquatic biologists looking at a few potential causes, including one that relates to a newly discovered invasive species.
Business & Economy
BEA Welcomes Jet Blue to New Hampshire
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The new routes connect New Hampshire to Concord, North Carolina; Lakeland, Florida; Orlando, Florida; Fort Myers, Florida; and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Florida.
Arts and Entertainment
Saco River Paddle Brings State Outdoor Industry Together
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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.
Arts and Entertainment
Celebrate Safely with Fireworks This Fourth of July
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Only adults 21 years of age or older are legally allowed to purchase, possess, and display permissible fireworks.
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CMC To Pay $300,000 to Settle Allegations of Controlled Drugs; Announces Partnership With HCA
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Catholic Medical Center (CMC) in Manchester agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) by failing to keep accurate records of controlled substances, including opioids, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.
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May State Revenues Show Continued Decline in Key Tax Revenue Sources
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Key sources of revenue growth in recent years, specifically the State’s business taxes and the Real Estate Transfer Tax, have been slipping behind expectations, and the revenue sources currently generating surpluses are likely to be temporary.
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First Breeze Flight Lands at Manchester Airport
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A large group of people gathered at the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport Friday to celebrate the new services being offered by Breeze airline.
Business & Economy
House Kills Education Freedom Account Program Expansion
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Expanding the Education Freedom Account failed to graduate from the 2024 legislative session Thursday failing on a 185-168 vote of the House.
Arts and Entertainment
Ex-Laconia State School Bids Due July 18; Council Approves Khan Academy Contract
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The Executive Council heard that the state expects a July 18 deadline for those wishing to bid on purchase of the former Laconia State School and approved a $2.3 million sole source contract with Khan Academy for digital learning content for students and teachers.
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NHDES, Advocates Wait on Action From Saint-Gobain; New PFAS Superfund Ruling Leaves Questions for Cleanup
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A new EPA classification of two PFAS chemicals as hazardous under the Superfund Law has also entered the conversation about the cleanup of the Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics site in Merrimack, a manufacturing company notorious for widespread PFAS contamination of drinking water.