COVID-19
Most Active COVID-19 Monday: Manchester (1,070), Nashua (465); 12 Facility Outbreaks
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Long-term care facilities listed by name and total cases and deaths.
Friend Says Gov. Chris Sununu Behind Effort To Force Geno Marconi To Resign
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A long-time friend of Geno Marconi believes he and his wife state Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi have both been placed on paid administrative leave to pressure Mr. Marconi to resign as director of New Hampshire Division of Ports and Harbors.
NH’s July Revenues Above Target, But Troubling Trends Remain
While the total state revenue for the first month of the new 2025 fiscal year is higher than estimates, the troubling trends of last fiscal year remain, indicating budget writers will face a challenging task next spring to craft a balanced budget.
Proposed Changes for More ‘Hardened’ Hampstead Hospital Property Plan Scrutinized
A change in the construction plans for the Hampstead Hospital property to make it more of a “hardened” and “institutional” place for youths when the Sununu Youth Services Center closes in Manchester was scrutinized by Executive Councilors and local officials for the town Wednesday during the meeting of the Governor and Executive Council.
Op-Ed: John Freeman, Heroic NH Educator
I’d like to put the haters aside and take a quick moment to recognize an education hero; one who hasn’t received awards.
More Headlines
U.S. Attorney Young Says Woman Embezzled $500,000, But Won’t ID the Company
Council To Review Offers for Laconia State School; Likely Less Than Failed $21.5M Deal
North Country First Responders Get $5M Boost for Training Facility
Education
Near Unanimous Support for Education Funding Change
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On a near unanimous vote, the Commission to Study School Funding approved its final report Monday containing a series of findings and recommendations to fundamentally change the state’s education funding system.
Uncategorized
Raymond A. Tetreault of Groveton Dies at Age 95
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Raymond A. Tetreault, 95, of Groveton, N.H., passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 28, 2020, at Genesis Country Village Center in Lancaster where he has been a resident.
COVID-19
UPDATED: Missing 11-Year-Old Boy in Franklin Was Found
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An 11-year-old boy went missing at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday and has not been seen since that time.
Uncategorized
Most Active COVID-19 Sunday: Manchester (973), Nashua (445), Derry (131)
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The state also announced three additional deaths related to COVID-19, a man from Belknap County, a woman from Coos County and a man from Rockingham County, all older than 60.
COVID-19
Morse and Hinch Propose Moving Organization Day Outdoors at UNH
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House and Senate Republican leaders have proposed moving Organization Day outdoors at the University of New Hampshire campus in Durham.
Uncategorized
Session To Kick Off Amid Lots of Unknowns as COVID-19 Cases Spike
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Optimism and endless possibilities usually greet Organization Day when the new legislature is sworn in and determines its leaders and constitutional officers.
COVID-19
NH Reports 702 New COVID-19 Cases, 6 Deaths on Thursday, Friday
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 702 new positive test results for COVID-19 on Saturday, including 460 people who tested positive by PCR test and 242 people who tested positive by antigen test.
Uncategorized
DHHS: 3 Deaths, 547 New COVID-19 Cases With 61 Children
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Please note, due to the Thanksgiving holiday, today’s report reflects cases and lab test results received through Wednesday, 11/25. The 11/28 update will include results for 11/26-27.
Donald Trump
Radio Free NH: What’s Left To Say, I Just Want Him Gone
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One of the saddest things about having Trump in the White House is how obvious he has made everything. There is nothing new to say.
COVID-19
HomelessInNH
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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.
Business & Economy
Podcast: Portsmouth’s Mary Foley Is Longtime Joe Biden Supporter
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Mary is the daughter of John J. Foley Sr. and former Mayor of Portsmouth Eileen Dondero Foley and also granddaughter of Mary Carey Dondero, also former Mayor of Portsmouth. She is a retired Portsmouth High School English Teacher who works as a concierge at Wentworth by the Sea Hotel.
COVID-19
Most COVID-19 Wednesday: Manchester (809), Nashua (384), Salem (125)
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THe state Department of Health and Human Services announced 402 new positive test results for COVID-19 on Wednesday and one new death, a woman from Strafford County older than 60.
Christopher Ratcliffe
Disgraced Ex-Claremont Cops Close To Settlement in Civil Suit
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The two former Claremont Police Officers accused of violating the civil rights of a man they arrested after falsifying evidence are close to settling the lawsuit, although the city will be on the hook for the deal.
COVID-19
Some Ski Areas Plan ‘Slow Roll’ Openings Due To COVID-19
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The oft-used expression “White Ribbon of Death” to describe ski areas open with only one trail funneling hundreds if not thousands of skiers and riders on opening day (with elbows out like in roller derby) takes on a new and ominous meaning in this COVID-19 season.
Courts & Corrections
Hanks Confirms 6 Active COVID-19 Cases at State Prison, Most at Psych Units
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Corrections Commissioner Helen Hanks blamed COVID-19’s community transmission for “some staff and residents testing positive.”
News
362 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death on Tuesday
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The state also announced one death, a man from Coos County, 60 years of age and older.
COVID-19
Whole Lot of Hooting Going On
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New Hampshire has seven owl species, and this year, a visitor or two from the north are joining in all that hooting.
Feature
Dem State Rep Opinion: We’re In For a Wild Ride This Session
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How safe is it to be a state representative during the surge?
COVID-19
Not Tyranny
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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.