Obituary
Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Former Stark Police Chief; Former West High Baseball Coach
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The people listed here passed away during the previous weeks and have some public or charitable connection to their community
Mass. Boy, 12, Who Died in Ski Accident Was ‘Bright Light’ for Many
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A 12-year-old Weymouth, Mass., boy who was an avid and capable skier enjoying New Year’s Eve day with family tragically died after hitting a tree at Mount Cranmore Resort, marking the first fatal accident on a ski trail in New Hampshire for the 2024-25 season.
Distant Dome: Kearsarge Regional School District Rejects Budget Cap, Supports Public Schools
If you followed the New Hampshire legislature the last few terms and listened to Education Freedom Account advocates, you would think public schools are cesspools of indoctrination, obscene materials, bullying and protectors of perverts.
Man Arrested After Unidentified Bedford Police Officer Was Shot
During a struggle with the two officers, a gun discharged as MASSEUR reached for one officer’s holster and attempted to take the officer’s service firearm. The officer’s gun fired during the struggle, striking that officer in the leg.
Op-Ed: Marjorie Porter Opposes Proposed ‘Pocket Veto’ for NH
That’s why I am very disturbed to hear the current majority leader has filed an amendment to the rules to institute a pocket veto in NH and allow committees to determine what bills they will be heard. In the Live Free or Die state, the peoples’ voices should be heard.
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Anthem, St. Joseph Hospital To Meet With Insurance Commissioner on Contract Dispute
New Law Prevents Delays Getting Prior Authorization Insurance Decisions
Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Former Colebrook Police Chief
Arts and Entertainment
Magnify Voices 2024 Expressive Art Contest Shines a Light on Youth Mental Health in NH
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New Hampshire students in fifth through 12th grade used their voices to share their individual mental health journeys through the Sixth Annual Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest, held on May 22 at New England College in Henniker, NH.
Business & Economy
House Tackles Gun Rights, Healthcare and Rights of the Undocumented
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Conflict stirred on the House floor when SB 476 was brought forward. The bill would allocate funds to the Department of Corrections toward the replacement of the New Hampshire state prison for men, but an additional amendment is what sparked controversy among representatives.
Health & Mental Health
Judge Says ‘One Incident’ of YDC Abuse Not Reasonable in Meehan Lawsuit
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BRENTWOOD – New Hampshire’s Department of Health and Human Services says the state is only liable for one incident of abuse at YDC in the David Meehan lawsuit, and therefore only liable to pay $475,000, but Judge Andrew Schulman ruled this week that’s not an option.
Health & Mental Health
Though Some Hospitals May Come Up Short, Senate Passes Uncompensated Care Bill
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In a battle between Gov. Chris Sununu and the New Hampshire Hospital Association over uncompensated medical care and how much federal money in the future the hospitals will receive, the Senate passed House Bill 1593 Thursday which gives $6 million more to hospitals than the governor suggested.
News
Heated Argument Breaks Out on NH House Floor During Session
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The House of Representatives went into a 20-minute recess after a heated argument that sounded like a fight could break out any minute among some Republicans Wednesday over a bill related to gun background checks.
News
NH Senate Passes ‘Bathroom Bill,’ and Safe Haven Bill
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House Bill 396 which would permit classification of individuals based on biological sex including for certain bathrooms and correctional placement passed the Senate Wednesday.
Business & Economy
Senate Backs Expanding EFA Eligibility, Prohibits Mandatory School Mask Policies, and More
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The state Senate expanded eligibility for the Education Freedom Accounts Wednesday, helping more parents pay to send their kids to private and religious schools.
Op-Ed
Op-Ed: Basic Issue in NH Electric Co-op Election: Who Speaks for Members’ Best Interests?
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The NH Electric Co-op election, which began on Tuesday and will continue until June 12, sparks a crucial public debate for approximately one in 10 New Hampshire residents who rely on this nonprofit utility for their power.
Education
Cannabis Supporter Slams Senate Changes To House Bill as Issue Comes to a Head
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The Senate is expected to vote Thursday on a bill which is much different than the one the House sent them with lots more state control and restrictions, as is requested by the governor.
Feature
More Democracy Distress at the Electric Co-op
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Which of these engineers-turned-executives has the tougher job – Unitil Chairman and CEO Tom Meissner or NHEC President and CEO Alyssa Clemsen Roberts?
Department of Corrections Ordered Second Time To Reinstate Fired Officer
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The Department of Corrections is being ordered a second time to put Lt. Thomas Macholl back to work after its questionable investigation and hidden evidence resulted in his firing.
Business & Economy
Some NH Farmers Could Grow Pot Under Changes To Bill Backed in Senate Finance
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New Hampshire agricultural growers could be able to have a piece of the action growing cannabis for the state after an amendment passed Tuesday in the Senate Finance Committee.
Business & Economy
Roger Wood Talks Feeding the Hungry on the Seacoast
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What began as a friendly chat around the kitchen table has blossomed into a new initiative to help feed the unhoused and undernourished. It’s called wastenot.org, and it was founded by Tania Marino in Portsmouth.
Education
Semi-finalists chosen for New Hampshire’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
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The New Hampshire Department of Education is pleased to announce the 15 semi-finalists for the 2025 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Award. The teachers were selected from a total of 251 nominees and 76 applicants.
Education
Sen. Lou D’Allesandro Retiring After Bringing Us So Many Great American Days
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After 50 years in service to others at the State House, Democratic State Senator Lou D’Allesandro, 85, of Manchester announced he is retiring at the end of his term.
Courts & Corrections
AG: Search Warrant Execution In Newport Pose No Danger
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Investigators are continuing their search at this time and anticipate that these efforts will be ongoing throughout the day. To preserve the integrity of these investigations, no additional information will be released at this time.
Feature
Speaking of Words: Perfectly
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There used to be a shop on Route 4 near the Epsom Circle called “Perfectly Goods.” It made me laugh whenever I passed it.
Business & Economy
Woman Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Half Million Dollars from Farwell Funeral Service
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LaSaundra Simmons, 51, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. U.S. District Court Joseph Laplante scheduled sentencing for August 29, 2024.
New Hampshire Signs Cooperation Agreement with Quebec
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Today, Governor Chris Sununu and Laurence Gagnon, a representative of the Quebec government, signed a historic security agreement between the State of New Hampshire and Quebec.