Charles J. Doane: The Boy Who Fell to Shore

In Charles Doane’s book, The Boy Who Fell to Shore: The Extraordinary Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Thomas Thor Tangvald, Latah Books, he explores the life and circumstances of Thomas Tangvald, son of famed bluewater sailor Peter Tangvald. Theirs is a life unlike most, lived on the sea in wooden boats without electricity or any means of communication.

Congressional Delegation Endorses Tom Sherman for Governor

“I have seen firsthand how hard Tom works for the people of New Hampshire — whether it was the critical role he played in expanding Medicaid or our work together to help ensure clean drinking water for Granite Staters.  On issues from protecting a woman’s fundamental freedom to lowering costs, Granite Staters can trust Tom to deliver for them and that is why I am proud to endorse him,” said U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-N.H.

Court: North Conway Restaurant to Pay $148,000 in Tips and Back Wages to Workers, Damages

A federal court has ordered a North Conway restaurant to pay a total of $148,128 – $74,064 in tips and back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages – after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation found the employers kept workers’ tips illegally and failed to pay them overtime wages when required by law.

Detailed Statewide School Assessment Data Released

While preliminary assessment results were previously published in July at the state level only, the newly published data set provides information at the state, district, and school levels. 

Public Charter Schools Receive Start-Up Funds

 Federal grants totaling $8,339,865 are being awarded to four existing or recently approved public charter schools in New Hampshire and to four developing public charter schools in the process of seeking approval from the State Board of Education.