Obituary
Gwen Whitbeck 1949-2023
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Born Gwen Logan on June 4, 1949, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, she moved to the United States with her parents and was naturalized at an early age. She attended Rivier College in Nashua.
Biologists Have Theories on Why Lake Winnipesaukee Had Cyanobacteria in June
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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.
Related: NH DES Beach Inspection for Fecal Bacteria as of July 20
State Assessing Damage to Trails in Pittsburg and Access Issues for Camp Owners
State officials are working with their federal counterparts to take stock of the damage inflicted on trails in the Great North Woods that suffered catastrophic damage from a rain storm July 10, which also impacted vast parts of Vermont.
NH Supreme Court Justice Hantz Marconi Relieved of Her Duties for 90 Days, No Reason Given
The New Hampshire Supreme Court has issued an order stating that Associate Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi is on administrative leave with pay for a period of 90 days, which may be shortened or extended by further order of the court.
Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Londonderry Man Has a Flower Named for Him
The people listed here passed away during the previous weeks and have some public or charitable connection to their community.
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Business & Economy
Saint-Gobain’s Controversial Air Permit Approved by NHDES
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The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services approved a new air permit on Wednesday for the manufacturing company Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics, whose facility is in Merrimack.
Feature
It Never Rains on the River
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It’s raining today. Not just rain, but a deluge of biblical proportions. My canoe is ready by the back door just in case. I was supposed to go fishing today.
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Sheriff Brave Accused of Stealing $19,000 from County, Perjury and Falsifying Evidence
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Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave of Dover has been charged with eight felonies as part of an ongoing investigation into his alleged misuse of Strafford County credit cards.
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NHFPI to Convene Leaders to Address NH Workforce Challenges & Economic Security
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New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute (NHFPI) will host its 8th Annual Budget and Policy Conference on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Grappone Conference Center.
Health & Mental Health
Federal Court of Appeals Issues Decision To Severely Restrict Medication Abortion
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Today, a three-judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine et al v. U.S. Food and Drug Administration et al, the baseless case challenging the FDA’s approval of mifepristone, a safe and effective drug used in over half of all U.S. abortions.
Courts & Corrections
Appeals Court Sides with Laurie Listed Anonymous Lisbon Cop
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A former Lisbon police officer trying to get off the state’s Laurie List can keep his name hidden from the public, according to a ruling from the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
Health & Mental Health
YDC Abuse Lawsuits Survive State’s Attempt To Dismiss
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Hundreds of abuse victims will get their days in court now that Rockingham Superior Court Judge Andrew Schulman has denied the state’s motions to dismiss all of the Sununu Youth Detention Center lawsuits.
Health & Mental Health
Child Advocate: 2 Teens Traumatized at Tennessee Facility Returned to NH Care
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Two teenage boys have been returned to state treatment facilities after Child Advocate Cassandra Sanchez warned New Hampshire Bureau of Children’s Behavioral Health over a month ago they were being traumatized in a Tennessee facility contracted by the state.
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Brazilian Military Police Officer Convicted of Multiple Murders in 2015 Arrested in Rye, NH
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On Aug. 14, Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Boston arrested a former Brazilian military police officer in Rye, New Hampshire, who was convicted of multiple murders and sentenced to more than 200 years in prison for his part in a 2015 Brazilian massacre.
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Public Hearings Set for Nominations of Bettencourt, Howard, Walch, Spony
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The state’s Executive Council has scheduled public hearings in the coming weeks for a number of nominations made by Gov. Chris Sununu, including that of his longtime political confidant, David J. “D.J.” Bettencourt of Salem to be Commissioner of the state Department of Insurance.