News
Council Agrees To Sell Former Laconia State School for $10.5M
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The state Executive Council has agreed to enter into an agreement to sell the former Laconia State School property in Laconia to a developer for $10.5 million.
Courts & Corrections
Mother Accepts Guilt in Son Elijah Lewis’ Murder
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The Merrimack woman who murdered her five-year-old boy and left him in a shallow grave plans to plead guilty this week and accept a 55-year-to-life sentence.
Arts and Entertainment
Berlin’s Jericho Mountain State Park May Get $2.5M, 19-Site Campground at Council Table
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If approved Wednesday, it will effectively double the camping opportunities at the state park and be adjacent to the existing campground, which will get some modifications and improvements as part of the plan.
News
Man Charged With Threatening U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Workers in Manchester
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Paul Gangi, 45, was charged with one count of threatening to assault, kidnap, or murder federal employees with intent to retaliate on account of the performance of official duties.
Business & Economy
NH Commuter Rail: A Windham Man’s Dream
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Within all these years of volunteering, Peter Griffin was the past president of the New Hampshire Railroad Revitalization Association started in 1992 with the goal to “upgrade and restore the rail connections for both freight and passenger rail between New Hampshire and Massachusetts.”
Business & Economy
Legislative Committee Puts Off Vote on New Education Rules
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The Joint Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules delayed taking action on new rules governing the minimum standards for public schools until its November meeting.
Business & Economy
InDepthNH Wins 2024 Nonprofit News Award, Featuring Ani Freedman Reporting
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InDepthNH.org won a Nonprofit News Award called an INNY Wednesday night at the awards ceremony at the National Center for Civil and Human Right in Atlanta.
News
Craig, Ayotte Neck-And-Neck in NH Governor Race; Dems Hold Advantage for Congress
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Joyce Craig and Kelly Ayotte are tied in the race to replace outgoing Governor Chris Sununu in New Hampshire. Democrat Maggie Goodlander leads Republican Lily Tang Williams in New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District while incumbent Democrat Chris Pappas leads Republican Russell Prescott in the First Congressional District.
Business & Economy
Interest Rate Cuts Help and Hurt States, Report Says
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The Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by half a point is expected to gradually benefit state and local budgets as the cost of borrowing money goes down.