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Homegrown editorial cartoonist Mike Marland is keeping a watchdog eye on the State House in Concord and White House in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Attorney Young Says Woman Embezzled $500,000, But Won’t ID the Company
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CONCORD – A former Keene woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to stealing almost $500,000 from her employer between 2015 and 2021, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced in an email press release.
Council To Review Offers for Laconia State School; Likely Less Than Failed $21.5M Deal
On Wednesday, the state’s Executive Council is expected to discuss five offers to purchase the former Laconia State School property, though one councilor noted the days of a $21.5 million offer are over.
North Country First Responders Get $5M Boost for Training Facility
Training for the North Country’s firefighting and Emergency Medical Services response needs, along with licensing of commercial drivers from school buses to fire trucks got a huge leg up, Tuesday when groundbreaking on a more than $5 million addition to The Raymond S. Burton Fire and EMS Academy was held.
Sushi, Sake, and Baby Birds
My son and I like sushi, and he suggests we have the Dinosaur Egg. This was a great choice.
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New Hampshire, Coalition Obtain Landmark Antitrust Victory Against Google
Ex-Sen. Woodburn Seeks No Jail Time, AG Argues It’s Time For Him To Serve 30 Days
Republicans’ Project 2025 Plan Panned by Disability Rights Advocates at State House
COVID-19
6 Deaths, 362 New COVID-19 Cases Sunday
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 362 new positive test results for COVID-19 and six deaths Sunday, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 2.7%.
Distant Dome
House Has Much Work To Do To Meet Deadlines
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The full House has yet to take action on any bill while the Senate held one session day last week and has another scheduled this week with at least two controversial bills: an independent redistricting commission and right-to-work.
Courts & Corrections
Keene Man Charged for Capitol Break-In During Riot
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Jason Riddle, a Keene man who gave multiple media interviews after he was part of the Jan. 6 break-in at the U.S. Capitol was charged Friday in the United States District Court in Washington, D.C.
Business & Economy
Black Lives Matter Looking for BIPOC Seacoast Leaders
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The nomination form for the BIPOC Seacoast Leaders event is live!
We want to hear about local artists, educators, activists, musicians, etc. that have made contributions to benefit the Seacoast.
Business & Economy
Roger Wood Podcast: Gwen Britton, What’s New at SNHU?
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Podcast with Dr. Gwen Britton, vice president of academics at Southern New Hampshire University on the new micro degree program.
COVID-19
Important Update for 2nd Dose Vaccine Recipients at Littleton Regional Hospital
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Following our call with the State of NH Friday evening, we have updates to share for second dose recipients.
Courts & Corrections
Bad Actors or Fundamental Rights Argued Over Self-Defense Laws
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The behavior of committee members during the hearings was noted by several people testifying saying some members were not listening, instead talking to their neighbors, or in one case laughing when a speaker talked about systemic racism in New Hampshire.
Health & Mental Health
6 COVID-19 Deaths Friday; Vaccine Allocation Update
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 500 new positive test results for COVID-19 and six deaths, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 2.3%.
COVID-19
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health Update on Vaccine Rollout
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We understand the process has been sometimes frustrating for many and encourage you to be patient, especially as the states deal with a very limited supply of vaccine.
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9 COVID-19 Deaths Thursday; Total Cases, Deaths in Long-Term Care Listed by Facility
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The state Deparment of Health and Human Services announced 433 new positive test results for COVID-19 and nine deaths, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 3.1%.
COVID-10
Sununu Apologizes for Vaccine Registration Woes, Promises NH Fix
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Gov. Chris Sununu apologized for the frustration caused by a federal website to book second appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine at his news conference on Thursday and promised to fix it with a New Hampshire solution.
Business & Economy
Working Poor Need Raises, House Committee Told
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While advocates say the state needs to raise the minimum wage as a matter of justice, business leaders caution going to a $15 or $22 minimum wage would destroy the New Hampshire economy.
Courts & Corrections
Newspaper Argues To Make Police Standards and Training Hearings Public
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The New Hampshire Union Leader argued Wednesday in Merrimack Superior Court that certification hearings before the Police Standards and Training Council should be open to the public.
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Taxes on Businesses, Butts, Lotteries and Homes Keep the State Afloat
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The state’s red hot real estate market continued in January with the real estate transfer tax producing $24.7 million, or double the estimate.
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Opinion: School Voucher Program Could Be Used for Field Trips to Europe
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So, here’s a scenario you might like to consider. A wealthy family, homeschooling their seven children, could apply for and receive a grant totaling $23,851 after fees, and take their family on a wonderful field trip to Europe on the taxpayer’s dime.
Energy
Opinion: The Potential Effects of Global Warming
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We must not be lulled into thinking that the world as we experience it now can dependably inform us as to what is likely to happen in the near future. If our species is to survive, we must trust the science.
COVID-19
Op-Ed By Richard Knox: The Race of Our Lives
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Yes, around 80,000 New Hampshirites have already been vaccinated – health care workers, first responders, residents in long-term care facilities. But that was just the warm-up.
Education
Terrell Confirmed to the State Board of Education
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Gov. Chris Sununu praised four of five Executive Councilors for confirming Ryan Terrell of Nashua to serve on the State Board of Education.
Uncategorized
10 Deaths, 354 New COVID-19 Cases Wednesday
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 354 new positive test results for COVID-19 and 10 deaths, for a current PCR test positivity rate of 2.7%.