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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.
Nominee for Fish and Game Director Praised at Public Hearing
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Dr. Stephanie L. Simek, Washington state’s expert on large game carnivores, including cougars and wolves, answered questions of the state’s Executive Council Tuesday as she is the governor’s pick to run the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department as its new executive director.
NHCJE’s Icon Series: Where Art Meets Justice and Equity
This series pays tribute to those who have paved the way for equity and justice across various fronts, including civil rights, racial justice, disability rights, LGBTQ+ rights, workers’ rights, and more.
Sex Assault Trial Cancelled and Some Charges Dropped Against Ex-Jail Guard
The first of two scheduled sex assault trials against former Grafton County House of Corrections Officer Max Fournier is cancelled as prosecutors have dropped two of the three original charges.
State Gets $65M for Groundwater from PFAS Manufacturers; Private Well Cleanup in Litigation
Water quality in New Hampshire scored tens of millions of dollars Monday in a lawsuit settlement with the manufacturers of PFAS and aqueous film-forming foam.
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With Coal Plant Slated for Closure, Climate Activists Set Sights on ‘Peakers’
5 People Diagnosed with Legionnaire’s Disease After Visiting Downtown Lincoln, NH
Friendly Fire: The Hidden Killer of Local News
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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.
Courts & Corrections
Judge Rules on Motions As Ex-Senator Woodburn’s Trial Nears
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Jury selection will begin on March 13 and the trial is scheduled to take place on March 17, 18 and 19.
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Heart Disease Surpassed Cancer as the Leading Cause of Death in NH in 2018
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More than 2,600 New Hampshire residents died from heart disease in 2018, according to the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), making it the leading cause of death in New Hampshire.
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Distant Dome: The Fun Days of NH Lawmaking Are Long Gone
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Thirty years ago, people had fun during the long grueling hours of work even in very difficult times.
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A Fly Fishing Gem at UNH’s Dimond Library
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The Milne Collection is a great place to get lost in a slice of fly fishing heaven.
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Writing in the NH Dawn
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Susan Dromey Heeter is a writer from Dover who recently let her hair go au natural white.
Courts & Corrections
Lawmakers Mull Ending Statute of Limitations on Sexual Assault Civil Cases
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“The damage done by sexual assault never truly goes away,” Sen. Martha Fuller Clark said.
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Harassment Training
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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.
Education
NH House Tries Again on Guns and Pot
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The state has not, however, followed surrounding states in legalizing the personal use of cannabis as have Massachusetts, Maine and Vermont.
Education
House Reprimands 7 GOP Members for Failing to Attend Harassment Training
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On Thursday, the House spent about four hours reprimanding the members who attended the session, convicting seven of the eight members.
Business & Economy
‘How Transparent is NH Government and Why It Matters’ March 10 at Nashua Community College
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On Tuesday, March 10, the New Hampshire Center for Public Interest Journalism, Nashua Community College and the New England First Amendment Coalition will co-sponsor a free event “How Transparent is NH Government and Why It Matters” at the college in room 150 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Courts & Corrections
Protective Orders, Cats’ Claws and Net Metering Drive House Action
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The House voted to initially approve a bill to protect older vulnerable adults from exploitation Wednesday.
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Sununu Nominates Three Circuit Court Judges at Council Meeting
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At Wednesday’s regular council meeting, Sununu nominated Kimberly Chabot of Henniker, John Curran of Londonderry and Thomas F. Reid II of Epsom to be Circuit Court judges, with terms that end at age 70.
Business & Economy
Report: Fire Problems Continue to Plague Popular Models of Polaris Off-Road Vehicles
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Polaris Industries, which boasts of being a global leader in sales of off-highway vehicles, also has the dubious distinction of being the No. 1 company for recalls, according to a new report.
Business & Economy
Creating Equitable Opportunities for All Granite Staters Forum Is Friday
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Despite a strong statewide economy, many Granite Staters continue to struggle to make ends meet. There are large disparities in who achieves economic security, and in levels of access to housing, health care, and educational opportunities across the state.
Education
$46M Federal Grant To Increase Charter Schools Gets New Life in GOP Bill
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Members of the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday heard testimony about newly proposed legislation to accept a $46 million federal grant to increase the number of charter schools in New Hampshire.
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Get Out, Go Play, GoNorth Snowfest in Colebrook and More Winter Fun
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Marking the region’s winter culture and epic snowmobiling season, Snofest features a chance to test drive brand-new snowmobile models, participate in family-friendly activities, check out our human-powered sports and more!
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Ragged Mountain Is Fantastic Family Fun in Danbury
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Combined with its impressive lift system, it spreads the crowds out nicely on a day when most of the trails are open. I was there Sunday. It was packed.