Education
‘The Glass Universe’ Will Make You Love the Night Sky
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The women at Harvard who studied the stars were called ‘computers.’
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
UNH Research Finds Child Care Expenses Make Middle Class Hard to Reach
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Research makes recommendations on changes to help families with high cost of daycare.
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Seacoast Reliability Project Hearings To Begin; Motion to Suspend Denied
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It includes a one-mile buried section under Little Bay which is controversial due to Eversource’s preferred burial method and environmental concerns.
NH Police Seek Help Finding Missing Woman
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Trish Haynes was last seen in the Grafton/Danbury, New Hampshire area in late June or early July.
Balsams’ Application Withdrawn from NH Business Finance Authority
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The once-grand resort has been closed since late 2011.
Eversource Finalizes Sale of New Hampshire Hydroelectric Facilities
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The new owners must keep the plants in service for at least 18 months.
Distant Dome
Riding on Sen. John McCain’s Straight Talking Bus Around NH
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At one point Sen. McCain came for a short visit to meet with editorial boards walking into Manchester Regional Airport alone and carrying his own luggage.
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Berlin Sun Files Motion to Unseal Arrest Records in Sen. Woodburn Case
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Sen. Woodburn’s arrest has stirred controversy over whether the names of alleged domestic violence victims should be confidential.
Pride in Prejudice: Number of Hate Groups On the Rise
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Nearly 1,000 hate groups are active in the United States, and their numbers are growing.
Life Is Changing for Dan Itse After 18 Years in Legislature
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I do see that the public liberty, the ability to speak ones conscience in public for fear of the government, is manifestly endangered, or nearly so.
Opinion: Northern Pass Appeal Ignores Wishes of NH People
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The SEC denied the project because the application didn’t meet the required criteria.
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Cluster of Legionnaire’s Disease Linked To Ashworth Avenue in Hampton
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Sources of the aerosol can include showers, hot tubs, faucets, cooling towers, misters, and decorative fountains, not swimming or drinking water.
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Trash2Treasure at UNH Today, Tomorrow: Susan Dromey Heeter Is On Scene
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T2T has diverted over 174 tons of waste from entering landfills.
Energy
Eversource Names Hinkle To Replace Murray As Media Relations Manager
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Hinkle most recently worked as a Communications and Policy Advisor on U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan’s New Hampshire staff.
AG: Man Charged with Strangling Deaths of His Wife and Father in Dover
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The bodies of Joanna and Francis Colella were discovered at 18 Tideview Drive in Dover on Monday, August 20.
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Opinion: Setting the Record Straight on Biomass
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Based on the Public Utilities Commission’s overall fiscal note on the bill, it appears the cost of SB 365 for a typical Eversource residential bill is about $1.78 a month.
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Millions are victims of hate crimes, though many never report them.
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InDepthNH.org will post stories from “Hate in America” all this week.
Run/Walk 3.1 Miles Along the Androscoggin River Oct. 13
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This event will benefit Response – a Domestic & Sexual Violence Support Center.