Obituary
Notable NH Deaths: Two Top Nashua Athletes; Former Dover City Manager
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The people listed here passed away during the previous weeks and have some public or charitable connection to their community.
Distant Dome: State Education System Needs More State Money
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Although the figures change year to year, what doesn’t change is that New Hampshire state government is at the bottom of the list of states when it comes to support for public education K through 12, the same place it is for its support for higher education.
No Optimism From April Revenues for Budget Writers
The long awaited April state revenues will not provide any optimism for Senate budget writers as they begin the grueling process of making spending fit the available money without tax increases the Republican leadership has already taken off the table.
Landowners Worry State Could Impose New Tax On New Form of Income: Carbon Capture
Landowners who enroll their properties in carbon capture markets are closely watching a bill that comes up for a hearing in the Senate next Tuesday, which would tax the growth of timber.
Moving Exhibit at State House Honors 50th Anniversary of the End of Vietnam War
In the State House Hall of Flags is a small and moving exhibit produced by Ashley Miller, state archivist to commemorate the 50th Anniversary to the end of the Vietnam War.
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Public Schools’ Special Education Programs Under Spotlight
Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Concord Community Leader John Swope
Liquor Commission Scraps RFP Process for Hampton I-95 Welcome Centers
Obituary
Ethel Kennedy (1928–2024), human rights advocate
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The Kennedys were married only 18 years before Bobby’s assassination June 5, 1968. During those years, they had 10 children, with an 11th born after her husband’s death.
Business & Economy
Facing Scrutiny Over Global Outage, Cybersecurity Firm CrowdStrike On Track for Record Year of Federal Lobbying Spending
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Crowdstrike, a cybersecurity firm thrust into the spotlight over a widespread outage in July that caused what is now considered the largest IT outage in history, is on track for a record year of federal lobbying spending.
Health & Mental Health
City Awarded $7.7M To Address Lead and Housing Hazards
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This funding will be used to continue efforts to increase the number of lead-safe housing units in Nashua, addressing lead-based paint and other hazards in more than 200 housing units, providing safer homes for low-income families with children.
Business & Economy
Sununu Veto of Cyanobacteria-Related Bill Overridden; Most Sustained on Veto Day
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Gov. Chris Sununu’s veto of a bill related to reducing cyanobacteria in the state was overridden by the House and Senate which met for the last time this session Thursday to go over 15 vetoes.
Decolonizing History: An Indigenous People’s Day Reflection
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As we approach Indigenous People’s Day 2024, observed on October 14th, we honor Indigenous peoples and the ongoing journey to decolonize history.
News
Offensive Text from State Rep Prompts Changes in Goffstown
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Goffstown has new sexual harassment rules for elected officials after a sexist and homophobic text written by Republican state Rep. Joe Alexander came to light.
News
Temple Adath Yeshurun Brotherhood Forum To Feature Candidates in NH’s Major Races
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The Temple Adath Yeshurun Brotherhood is pleased to announce that its highly anticipated Candidates Forum will be held in-person this year.
Courts & Corrections
Ex-Sheriff Faces New Indictments for Allegedly Making False Statements
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Former Strafford County Sheriff Mark Brave has been indicted on five new charges in Rockingham Superior Court related to making false statements about where he lived and statements on a request for a lawyer form on Oct. 26, 2023.
Education
Op-Ed: Rand Education Funding Trial Proceeds to Second Week
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The answer is either a used SUV or an out of state expert from Arkansas who will opine, for a fee, that the state of NH should consider school funding models used in developing nations to reduce the state’s burden of funding a constitutionally adequate education.
News
OpenSecrets Projects 2024 Election Spending To Exceed Previous Record
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OpenSecrets predicts that the total cost of the 2024 federal election will reach $15.9 billion, on track to be the costliest ever.
Business & Economy
Sununu Takes Credit for $26M for Group 2 Retirement, But Dems Say it Was Their Bill
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Republican Gov. Chris Sununu issued a news release Tuesday taking credit for authorizing the transfer of $26 million to the New Hampshire Retirement System for the Group II Retirement Plan, but Democrats quickly responded they sponsored the legislation that made it happen.
Courts & Corrections
New Hampshire Judicial Branch Seeks Feedback on Court Experiences Via Online Survey
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As part of its ongoing Diversity and Inclusion initiative, the New Hampshire Judicial Branch is seeking feedback from any member of the public with experience in the state court system through an online survey
Health & Mental Health
Former Nurse Pleads Guilty To Diverting Fentanyl from ICU Patient at Concord Hospital
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Lisa Richardson, 48, pleaded guilty to one count of Tampering with Consumer Products. U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty scheduled sentencing for January 16, 2025.
News
Death Investigation After Vehicle Found in Connecticut River
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An investigation is underway after one person was found deceased in a vehicle submerged in the Connecticut River over the weekend.
Business & Economy
Business Tax Receipts Fall Well Short of Target as NH Revenues Slip into Deficit in September
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These challenges will likely be compounded by the planned disappearance of a key tax revenue source, the Interest and Dividends Tax, next year under current law.
Business & Economy
As Ski Industry Gears Up, Black Mountain in Jackson Moves Toward Co-Op Ownership
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As the state’s ski industry gears up for the upcoming winter season, the focus is on snowmaking investment after a rainy past season and an effort to find a new path forward for its oldest ski area.
News
Conservation Officers Respond to Multiple OHRV Crashes in Coos County
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Fish and Game conservation officers were called to three separate OHRV crashes in the span of one hour on Saturday in Coos County.
News
Missing Man Found In Submerged Vehicle
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On the morning of Saturday, October 5, 2024, Conservation Officers from the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department located a missing man submerged inside of his vehicle in the Connecticut River near the Mt. Orne covered bridge.
Feature
How to Embrace Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in an Authentic Way
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Volunteer NH’s internal journey toward justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) stands out as a powerful testament to its commitment to ensuring that all Granite Staters, regardless of background, have space within the service sector.