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133 New Cases as COVID-19 Numbers Climb
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 133 new positive test results for COVID-19 Sunday and no new deaths, for a daily PCR test positivity rate of 1.4%.
Brookline Fire Chief Suspended Again
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Brookline Fire Chief Charles Corey is back on administrative leave months after he was reinstated following an internal investigation into his alleged harassment of the department’s administrative assistant.
Speakers Oppose Rye Harbor Proposal for $1M Changes at PDA Meeting
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.
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Proposed Changes for More ‘Hardened’ Hampstead Hospital Property Plan Scrutinized
Op-Ed: John Freeman, Heroic NH Educator
U.S. Attorney Young Says Woman Embezzled $500,000, But Won’t ID the Company
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Courts & Corrections
Murder Conviction Prosecuted By Concord Lawyer Years Ago Tossed in N.Y.
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A murder conviction obtained by Concord Attorney Paul Maggiotto in Brooklyn, N.Y., before he moved to New Hampshire in 1990 was tossed out Friday because the prosecutor didn’t turn over key evidence that could have helped the defendant, according to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office.
Health & Mental Health
Sununu: COVID-19 Situation ‘Very Serious’ With 205 New Cases, 1 Death Saturday
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“We must all remain vigilant in our daily lives. As we enter these winter months, it will be more important than ever to wear your mask, practice social distancing, and maintain proper hand hygiene.”
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A Story That Needed Halloween Telling
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This Halloween, I’m going out trick or treating. Every year since we moved into our new house, my husband took our son and his friends out to trick or treat–or as I call it: They went “weening.”
Business & Economy
126 New COVID-19 Cases, No New Deaths Friday; Coos County Numbers Climb
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 126 new positive test results for COVID-19 Friday and no new deaths, for a daily PCR test positivity rate of 1.1%.
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Executive Council Races Could Mean Woman Majority
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It is possible that New Hampshire could have its first-ever female majority on the five-member state Executive Council.
Anna Barbara Mantz Marconi
Supreme Court: Laurie List Not Confidential, But Police Privacy Must Be Addressed
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The state Supreme Court ruled Friday that the so-called Laurie List of dishonest police officers is not confidential, agreeing with Superior Court Judge Charles Temple’s April 2019 order, but don’t expect to see the more than 270 names on it released any time soon.
COVID-19
Spike in Colebrook’s COVID-19 Cases Raises Concerns
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COLEBROOK – Like wildfire, COVID-19 has spread through this small Coos County town of 2,133.
In one week, after months of watching other parts of the state to the south see cases upon cases of the deadly virus, those wondering and worrying if it would impact them now have their fears realized.
Business & Economy
Shaheen, Messner Disagree on Business Stimulus Help Days Before Election
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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH, is facing backlash for the lack of a second round of stimulus as she tours the state in the last few days before the election.
COVID-19
131 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 Deaths Thursday; Nursing Home Cases, Deaths Listed
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 131 new positive test results for COVID-19, for a daily PCR test positivity rate of 1.1%.
Benjamin Chan
Restaurants Will Ask Patrons for Contact Info To Combat COVID Starting Saturday
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Starting this Saturday, restaurants will ask patrons for contact information as the state continues to see an uptick in cases of COVID-19.
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House Seeks Court Opinion Regarding Meeting Remotely
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The state Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday seeking an advisory opinion on whether the House of Representatives can meet remotely instead of at the State House because of the pandemic.
Business & Economy
Restaurants Suggest Customer Registry To Help Track COVID-19
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The restaurant industry is proposing a registry of customers be kept for 21 days to help in future contact tracing for COVID-19 if needed.
COVID-19
TinkleTwins
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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.
COVID-19
3 Counties, Nashua, Manchester Report ‘Substantial’ Community Transmission
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The state Department of Health and Human Services of Health and Human Services announced 113 new positive test results for COVID-19 Wednesday and three new deaths.
Business & Economy
Tourist Attractions ‘Really Struggling’ Without More Federal Help
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Benjamin Clark from the Hobo Railroad and Clark’s Trading Post, Jim Miller and Christian Gainer from Santa’s Village, and Wayne Presby from the Cog Railroad met with U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen at the White Mountain Attractions Visitor Center in North Woodstock Wednesday.
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Out and About on a Scary Night Looking for Sneaky Goblins
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On nights when the owls are hooting, when it’s wet and foggy and the small cemetery doors creek back and forth, the spirits are passing on their way out each Hallows’ Eve and appear to have set 24 Jack-O-Lanterns on their stone wall.
Chris Pappas
Mowers V. Pappas in First Congressional District
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Health care is turning into the major issue for the District 1 congressional seat as the campaign hits the home stretch.
Anne Edwards
State: Trump Rally Organizer Wasn’t Reckless About Mask Order Enforcement Sunday
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“Based on that review of the facts, neither the organizer nor the landowner acted in a reckless manner in complying with Emergency Order 63. No further action will occur with respect to the rally,” said Associate Attorney General Anne Edwards.