COVID-19
6 New COVID-19 Deaths, 27 More Cases
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The state Department of Health and Human Services announced 6 additional deaths related to COVID-19 on Tuesday. We offer our sympathies to the family and friends.
NH Republican Legend Ruth Griffin Dies at Age 99
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Republican operative and dedicated public servant Ruth Griffin, 99, has died. She died Saturday at her home after a lifetime of service at both the local and state levels.
Federal Grant Seeks to Help the Poor Capture Solar Energy
The federal government wants to give New Hampshire $43.5 million to broaden the reach of solar power to low and moderate-income families.
New Case Opened in Jonathan Amerault Murder
Prosecutors may have unfinished business in the murder of Keene man Jonathan Amerault, whose brutal slaying by Armando Barron shocked the world.
91st Annual Craftsmen’s Fair Continues This Weekend at Mount Sunapee
It’s been a pretty wet and relatively cool week for the 91st Annual Craftsmen’s Fair which continues through Sunday, but most artists say that business has been pretty strong during the week and they have many beautiful items yet to be displayed.
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New Cyanobacteria and Fecal Bacteria Listings Issued in NH After Recent Storms
Opponents of Dock Approval on Ossipee Lake Confront State Officials
Notable NH Deaths: The Soup Lady from Dover; Long-Time Barrington Town Moderator
COVID-19
Sununu Blasts ‘Union Bosses,’ Backs Releasing ‘Laurie List,’ Police Reform
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Gov. Chris Sununu announced that more than 5,000 Main Street businesses will get an average grant of $60,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds, a new fund will be created for the self-employed and he called for a 45-day study of police practices.
COVID-19
Behind the Scenes as Senate Meets in Reps Hall, No Members of the Public Inside
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The Senate began by remembering, with a moment of silence, the 320 residents of New Hampshire who have died from COVID-19.
Expert Calls Sununu’s Latest Emergency Order ‘Nonsense’
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Gov. Chris Sununu’s Emergency Order #52 says people older than 65 are “strongly advised” to stay home even as the stay-at-home order is relaxed, and if they must go out to wear a face covering, but it makes no mention of face coverings for those under 65 and healthy.
Uncategorized
No New COVID-19 Deaths Monday, 27 More Cases
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he state did announce 27 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 5,345 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire.
Courts & Corrections
Battle Over Lebanon Police Records Continues Despite Landmark Court Rulings
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Scott Traudt thought he had a leg up getting confidential Lebanon police records that he believes contain evidence of misconduct after the state Supreme Court recently overturned two cases involving a 1993 ruling that had seriously limited public access to such records until then.
eversource
Justice Alito is right and Eversource is wrong
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Maybe, just maybe, after paying hundreds of millions of dollars and waiting 24 years, New Hampshire’s residential utility customers are about to get some real benefits out of the 1996 Restructuring Act. But not if Eversource has anything to say about it.
Local news
Opinion: Local news needs the Granite State’s support
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Many of Trump’s disciples in New Hampshire seem to have adopted his style, with both Republicans running for the U.S. Senate against Jeanne Shaheen lashing out against national and local media.
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TrumpMonkey
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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.
Uncategorized
2 New COVID-19 Deaths Sunday, Both Elderly Women from Hillsborough County
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The deceased include two women from Hillsborough County, both older than 60.
Featured in Category
Elegies of Joy: ‘Ray Stories’ Is a Real Thing in Manchester
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Welcome to Elegies of Joy, welcome to the remembrance of one of New Hampshire’s own lost to coronavirus.
NH State House InDepth
Slouching Toward the Legislature’s Final Days
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To quote former President Jimmy Carter there is a malaise gripping the country and the world as the deaths rise and the virus spreads.
Elizabeth Warren
Teddy White’s Cabdriver Knew Better
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I miss the Republican Party. It’s still out there, of course. But it no longer has anything to say.
COVID-19
263 of 318 Total COVID-19 Cases Linked to Long-Term Care
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The state also announced 49 new positive test results for COVID-19. There have now been 5,299 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in New Hampshire.
COVID-19
Solo Quarantine Rocks at Tiny House, That Means No You
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My wish is that all moms – and educators (I happen to be both) get the opportunity to re-charge in a place like the Tiny House.
300 People Gather for Black Lives Matter in Londonderry
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An estimated 300 people gathered at Mack’s Apple orchard in Londonderry Friday afternoon to show their support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
COVID-19
7 New COVID-19 Deaths, All Older Than 60
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The deceased included six women from Hillsborough County, 60 or older; and one woman from Belknap County, 60 or older.
Featured in Category
3 File To Run for Governor, Only Volinsky Agreed to Interview Friday
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We believe our readers deserve more than elections based on press conferences, emails, Tweets and press releases and will ask the candidates different questions each Friday as we move closer to the election.
Business & Economy
Flying Cars and Road Improvements Clear Senate Panel
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A $4.1 billion update of the state 10-year Transportation Improvement plan is part of an omnibus transportation and safety bill approved Friday by the Senate Transportation Committee.