Education
Andrew Wilson Wins NHSaves Education Challenge: ‘New Hampshire the Beautiful’
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Andrew Wilson is a 10th grader at Lin-Wood Public School.
Granite Recovery Centers’ Founder Indicted for Scheme to Harass, Intimidate NHPR Journalists
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The founder and former Chief Executive Officer of a for-profit drug and alcohol treatment company, Granite Recover Centers in New Hampshire, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for allegedly orchestrating a conspiracy to stalk journalists employed by New Hampshire Public Radio in retaliation for unfavorable reporting.
Judge Orders Deposition of DOC Personnel Head, But Not Ex-Commissioner Hanks in Prison Guard Murder Case
Ex-Department of Corrections Commissioner Helen Hanks won’t have to explain why she destroyed her notes from witness interviews she conducted in the aftermath of patient Jason Rothe’s April 2023 death at the Secure Psychiatric Unit at the men’s prison in Concord.
Plan Advances To End Motor Vehicle Diagnostic Testing, No New Car Inspections
Onboard diagnostic testing for vehicles and air quality provisions would be eliminated from state vehicle inspections by 2027, and for the first three years of a new car’s life, it could skip motor vehicle inspections entirely under an amendment to the budget agreed to Friday by the Senate Finance Committee.
Defense Lawyer: YDC Abuse Suspect Indicted Without Evidence
There’s a serious problem with the indictments a grand jury handed up against former Sununu Youth Services Center, formerly called YDC, staffer James Woodlock in 2021. One of them seems to be fictional, according to his lawyer.
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Senate Finance Agrees To $33M More for USNH Than House, Floats Arts and PFAS Fund
UNH Poll: Granite Staters Oppose Trump’s Foreign Policy Choices, Divided on State Bills
Ayotte Nixes Latest Pam Smart Request for Commutation Hearing
News
Growing Up Wild: Students in Thetford Outdoor Program Embrace Independence
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Thetford Academy student Asa Keller said: “We get a lot of freedom, which is really nice.”
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Seeking Candidates for Empower Coos Youth Grants Program
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We hope to reach those who may be a bit more reserved, or have been overlooked for “leadership roles,” but that have a creative spark, energy, and potential as leaders and decision makers in their communities.
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Feltes Wants Details on Wilkie’s Departure from Farnum Center
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Feltes: “Few have done more to help Granite Staters during our growing opioid crisis than Cheryl Wilkie.”
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Beat the Winter Fly Fishing Doldrums – Pick Up a Good Book
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I look at the stack of books that I have been saving for such an occasion, and the chair by the fire seems to be calling my name, so I make myself comfortable for the duration.
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The Truth About NH’s Primary Through the Eyes of Reporter Chloe Schlagobers
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For today’s column, I am being joined by Chloe Schlagobers, a reporter for an unnamed daily published in New York City (mostly on-line, but also available on fine silk cloth).
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NH Money
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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.
Business & Economy
Senate OKs Medicaid to Schools, Minimum Wage Hike, Honors Fallen Officer
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State Sen. Jeb Bradley, R-Wolfeboro complimented all on the quick passage of the Medicaid to schools bill under Senate Bill 684-FN calling it a great example of an effort where everyone got together to fix a problem.
Courts & Corrections
Bill Would Prohibit Teachers From Having Sex With Students Regardless of Age
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Rep. Lang: “The goal is unambiguous…and clear so there is no ambiguity….you cannot have sex with any student, period.”
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The Tulsi Vibe in Rochester: ‘Dark, Quiet, Hushed’
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While most events have “let’s get pumped up” music, Tulsi’s event had a guitar player who strummed, “I hope you had the time of your life.”
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DHHS: Two People Who Traveled to China Tested Negative for Coronavirus
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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the negative tests and both patients have fully recovered.
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Countdown To Primary and the Candidates Keep Coming
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The New Hampshire primary is one week from Tuesday on Feb. 11. See who’s coming to your town.
Education
Legislators Disagree About Religious Activities in Public Schools
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religious activities of teachers and students in public school
Business & Economy
ATV Advocates and Opponents Testified on Bills at Packed Hearings
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Seven bills were heard on Wednesday dealing with the increased use of All-Terrain Vehicles, including how to accommodate continued growth and environmental concerns.
News
Manchester 7-Year-Old to Compete in Ninja World Championships
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Ninja obstacles are not the only obstacles Hunter has conquered. Hunter was born premature, weighing just over 2 pounds, and with a condition called Microtia which translates to “little ear.”
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Lawmakers Mull Creating Independent Commission To Draw Political Boundaries
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The bill is nearly identical to one that passed the Senate unanimously last year and the House with bipartisan support, but Gov. Chris Sununu vetoed.
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Bolton Cartoon
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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.
Business & Economy
Bill Would End Some Property Tax Exemptions for Big Power Plants
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Large power generating plants do not have to pay local property taxes on components that are used for air or water pollution, but one lawmaker wants to change that.
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Committee Hears Sununu-Backed Bill To Protect Vulnerable Adults
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Joe Hannon of the Gun Owners of New Hampshire, said he is eager to work with the committee this week to find language to protect Second Amendment rights.
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Lawmakers Hear Criticism of Bill Meant To Protect Animals
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It is among a handful of bills being considered this session involving animals.