Courts & Corrections
Packed Hearing on Legalizing Pot Bill, More Testimony to Come
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The committee heard half of the speakers in three hours and agreed to reconvene on May 7 at 9 a.m.
Authorities Say Woman Arrested in 2019 ‘Death of Juvenile,’ But Don’t Identify Child Victim
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A Belknap County grand jury returned indictments charging Sherry Connor with manslaughter for recklessly causing the death of the juvenile. Further, the grand jury returned indictments on charges of negligent homicide, six counts of first degree assault, second degree assault and four counts of witness tampering.
Next YDC Abuse Civil Trial Set For 2025
Facing a potentially debilitating number of civil trials that could consume the court for decades, Rockingham Superior Court Judge Andrew Schulman is pushing forward with a schedule for the 801 Sununu Youth Services Center – formerly called YDC – abuse cases on his docket.
Fly Fishing the Kancamagus
One of my fly fishing challenges every year is to fish waters that are new to me. This is never a problem in a state like New Hampshire because there is so much water to fish.
Roger Wood’s Podcast: NH Childcare Centers Finally Get Promised Checks
It took a year, but childcare centers in New Hampshire qualifying for state funds have finally received them. The legislature appropriated $15 million for hiring and retention help for childcare workers.
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Fiscal Approves $6M Grant for Community Health Centers; Extends Rye Harbor Grant Date
Fiscal OKs Changes to YDC Settlement Program; Chairman Suggests Lie Detectors
Henry Walters – Falconer and Poet
Courts & Corrections
AG Releases Few Details on Homicides in Hampton, Laconia; No Arrests
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Editor’s note: Attorney General’s Office didn’t immediately respond to questions about any possible relationship between the homicides in Laconia on Friday and Hampton on Saturday or whether there are suspects at large who could be dangerous.
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Coos County Sees Balsams’ Potential As a Game Changer
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Corrine Rober: “The Balsams resurrection is a game changer for our community and local businesses.”
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Will Dems, GOP Buck Sununu on Renewable Energy?
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Last year lawmakers approved a bill raising the limit to five megawatts, but Gov. Chris Sununu
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A Trip Worth Taking in The Little Shop of Found Things
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Monica finds almost all of the books she reviews in her local library.
Courts & Corrections
AG: Suspicious Death in Hampton; Homicide in Laconia
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Wilfred Guzman’s death in Laconia was caused by blunt and sharp force injury to the head, and the manner of death was homicide. No name or details in Hampton death.
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Of Course Tricky Dicky Wrote Back
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I’ve written and called Sununu ad nauseum, he’s not much of a communicator, and, hey, even Tricky Dick got back to me.
Energy
Bipartisan climate change measure proposed in Congress
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What do Steven Chu, Bradley Whitford, George Schultz, James Baker, Don Cheadle, William Boicourt and Fortune Magazine have in common?
Business & Economy
Balancing NH’s Budget Is No Easy Task With ‘The Pledge’
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Now many, if not most, Republican legislators pledge to “Cut taxes and fees and oppose any tax increase. Cut spending and the size of government.”
Air Pollution/Toxic Exposure
No Verdict in Sight on Safety of Crumb Rubber Fields, Prompting Angst All Around
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At least 12,000 crumb rubber fields are already in use in the United States – and 1,200 to 1,500 more going in each year.
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Marland’s Mueller Report
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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.
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Senate Votes To Expand Medicaid Dental, Hike Net Metering & Honor Pollyanna
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The Senate approved a bill requiring the Department of Labor to investigate workplace deaths of public employees.
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Senate Passes ‘Balsams Bill’ and Sununu Says He’ll Sign It
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Gov. Chris Sununu, R-NH, said he plans to sign the bill into law to help the economy of the North Country.
Business & Economy
OPINION: Opponents Ask Yale, Wagner To ‘Publicly Disavow’ Northern Pass
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We urge Yale and Wagner to terminate the lease that facilitates this project.
Business & Economy
No Pardon for Ata; Quinn and Plummer Confirmed to Top Safety Posts
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The Council voted 3-1 against a pardon with one abstention from District 3 Executive Councilor Russell Prescott of Kingston who brought the request forward on behalf of Alain Ata, owner of Ata Boys Auto Services of Manchester.
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Hepatitis A Outbreak in NH ‘Concerning’ – 79 Diagnosed Since November, One Death
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Hillsborough (36), Strafford (17), Rockingham (10), Merrimack (10), Cheshire (2), Grafton (2), Sullivan (1) and Carroll (1) Counties. One person from Merrimack County has died.
Business & Economy
UNH Research: Combination of Social Programs Keeps People Out of Poverty
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Poverty in rural areas would rise to more than 20% just without Social Security.
Courts & Corrections
IHoP-NH: Chaplain Pleads for Pardon To Help Man Facing Deportation
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Prison Chaplain Michael Charchaflian came to the New Hampshire State House last week to support a pardon request by Alain Ata.
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John Roberts’ Moment . . . Without Fear or Favor
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The Nation’s Chief Justice Has the Opportunity to Help Lead an American Renewal
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King Trump
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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.