Business & Economy
Experts: Social Isolation Is Significant Problem at NH Long-Term Care Facilities
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More needs to be done to alleviate the social isolation of patients in long-term care facilities, a legislative study committee was told Thursday.
Business & Economy
Little Chance of Veto Overrides Wednesday
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From increasing the minimum wage to allowing more small, renewable energy producers to sell electricity to utilities, lawmakers will have a final chance Wednesday to put their stamp on the tumultuous 2020 legislative session.
Business & Economy
FreeMoe, the Rise of Artist Mawouko Aboussa in Concord
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Mawouko Aboussa explained in his college entrance essay to the Art Institute of New York City that the reason he was interested in fashion design was because as a boy “we didn’t have any clothes.”
Business & Economy
NH Ski Areas Get Ready To Open Safely
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Ski areas are preparing their trails and snowmaking equipment for another season, which for some begins in about 12 weeks, but this year’s preparation also includes consideration for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Business & Economy
Sununu: NH Will Be Ready To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccine Once Available
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Gov. Chris Sununu said New Hampshire will be ready once a COVID-19 vaccine is approved in response to questions about a letter from the CDC to governors telling them to be prepared to distribute vaccines as soon as Nov. 1.
Business & Economy
COVID-19 Takes Toll on State Revenues
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Business taxes and the rooms and meals tax continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as state revenues are down about 7 percent over the revenue plan developed by budget officials.
Bike Week
Bike Week ‘Going Off the Way We Want,’ Sununu Says
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Saying it is 20 to 30 percent of its normal size, Gov. Chris Sununu said Bike Week is what he had hoped for and noted that restaurants and bars have responded well to COVID-19 precautions to keep people safe.
Business & Economy
Capacity To Expand for Amusement Parks, Cruise Boats, Official Says
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Amusement parks will be able to expand capacity from 25 to 35 percent and cruise boats and excursion trains from 50 to 100 percent provided their guests can maintain six feet of social distance, the governor’s policy director said Thursday.
Uncategorized
It’s Apple Day in NH, Time To Go Pick Your Own
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Apple picking season in New Hampshire has arrived with farmers looking at a handsome crop this year, but also keeping an eye to the sky in hopes of more rain.