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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.
Speakers Oppose Rye Harbor Proposal for $1M Changes at PDA Meeting
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Residents and business owners in Rye Harbor called for more transparency after a plan by the Pease Development Authority to build what some call a “raised strip mall” in the harbor was strongly opposed during a meeting Thursday morning.
Friend Says Gov. Chris Sununu Behind Effort To Force Geno Marconi To Resign
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.
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Op-Ed: John Freeman, Heroic NH Educator
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
Ballot Law Commission
Soti’s Win Upheld; AG Asked To Investigate Windham Voting Machine Accuracy
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The state Ballot Law Commission upheld victory for Republican Julius Soti who beat Democrat Kristi St. Laurent by 24 votes for state representative, but also asked the Attorney General’s Office to look into the case that left even veteran election officials scratching their heads on Monday.
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Commission: Don’t Stall Education Funding Recommendations
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Lawmakers should be urged to use the Education Funding Commission’s recommendations to begin changing the system as soon as possible.
COVID-19
Less Than $1M Left of CARES Act’s $1.25B, None for Food Stamps
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The state has $991,120 left of its $1.25 billion CARES Act funds and is “squarely on track to spend these dollars down to the penny” by the end of the calendar year, Taylor Caswell told the Legislative Advisory Board on Monday.
Business & Economy
445 New Cases, 121 People Hospitalized With COVID-19 Monday
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There are currently 121 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, up from 116 reported on Sunday.
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NH Revenues Are a Mixed Bag for This Fiscal Year
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The state revenue picture for the final three quarters of the fiscal year is not projected to be as grim as it appeared earlier this year.
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Obituary: Florence A. (Crisp) Gilmore of Strafford
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Florence Audrey (Crisp) Gilmore, 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Nov. 18, 2020.
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Biden’s Foreign Policy & National Security Team Includes Jake Sullivan of Portsmouth
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They are Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; Avril Haines, Director of National Intelligence; Linda Thomas-Greenfield, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; Jake Sullivan, National Security Advisor; and John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.
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NH COVID-19 Hospitalizations Increase 60% in 9 Days
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They include two men from Belknap County, one man from Sullivan County and a woman from Coos County, all over age 60.
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Mask Mandate Helps, But More Needed
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New Hampshire faces a dark winter of exploding COVID-19 cases, and increased hospitalizations and deaths until a vaccine is available to all residents.
Three Rivers Stocking: The Gift of Fish
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I received a text message that gets a fly fishers heart jumping. The one where you put down everything you are doing and grab your fly rod and head for the door. It is similar to the feeling you get on Christmas Day.
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Roger Wood Talks School Lunch With Cheri White
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Roger Wood has a look at the school lunch efforts during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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AG Investigates Grumpy’s Bar & Grill In Plaistow; Potential COVID-19 Exposure
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The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office is currently investigating multiple violations of New Hampshire Food Service guidance by the establishment.
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493 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death on Saturday
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 493 new positive test results for COVID-19 Saturday for a daily PCR test positivity rate of 2.2%.
News
Dems Pick Renny Cushing as House Minority Leader
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On Thursday, members of the New Hampshire House Democratic Caucus met virtually and through ranked choice voting, nominated Rep. Renny Cushing for Democratic Leader. Democratic Caucus Members, via a voice vote, also nominated Paul Smith as the House Clerk, and J.B. Cullen as the Sergeant at Arms.
COVID-19
Another Record-Setting Day for COVID-19 in NH at 527 Cases, 1 Death
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 527 new positive test results for COVID-19 ad one new death Friday, for a daily PCR test positivity rate of 3.5%.
Business & Economy
Vermont Youth May Be Housed at Sununu Center
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State officials are negotiating with Vermont to house some of their children at the Sununu Youth Services Center for youths the court determines are delinquent.
News
Hinch Unanimously Elected by Republican Caucus
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Current House Republican Leader, and Republican nominee for Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, Rep. Dick Hinch, R-Merrimack, released the following statement following his unanimous election by the Republican Caucus today to lead the House in the 2021-2022 session year.
Business & Economy
2 Arrested, 4 Summonsed as Troopers Clear Court Homeless Camp in Manchester
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Two people who refused to leave the homeless encampment on the lawn of Hillsborough County Superior Court Friday were arrested and charged with trespassing, one of whom was rushed to the hospital
COVID-18
NH Holiday Travel: Use Common Sense and Know the Rules
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Travel is a balance of risks when celebrating Thanksgiving this year and there are some mandatory rules people need to follow, according to Trish Tilley, deputy director for the state Division of Public Health.