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New Hampshire Public Radio
April 29, 2018
He says other states with medical marijuana laws have allowed a limited home-grow option for qualifying patients, and without issues. On the issue of access for approved patients, the House on Thursday passed a bill to possibly establish two additional medical cannabis dispensaries in New Hampshire.
Concord Monitor
April 29, 2018
And as New Hampshire's only death row inmate proceeds through the court system, the state is holding off on making any major decisions on to move forward. That inmate, Michael Addison, was convicted for the 2006 killing of a Manchester police officer, Michael Briggs; his conviction is presently beingÃâà...
CBS Boston / WBZ
April 29, 2018
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Biologists found just a handful of bats this winter in New Hampshire, a sign that a deadly fungus is still taking a toll. In a state that was once the wintering home for thousands of bats, the survey this year found just over two dozen. Much of the blame can be put on the fungal diseaseÃâà...
The Boston Globe
April 29, 2018
Authorities have identified a Lowell man who died after crashing his motorcycle on Interstate 93 in Hooksett Thursday, according to New Hampshire State Police. A state trooper saw Wilson Morales, 25, weaving in and out of traffic at a high rate of speed as he was driving southbound on his 2007 YamahaÃâà...
New Hampshire Public Radio
April 28, 2018
In the early 1940s, an inventor from Berlin, New Hampshire, created a container made of refined polyethylene, an odorless, non-toxic plastic. He called the material “Poly-T.” A few years later, he designed an airtight lid. Five years later, House Beautiful described the lidded container as “Fine Art For 39Ãâà...
The Keene Sentinel
April 13, 2018
Previously, it cost $20 per application to any of the state's community colleges and $30 to $40 for orientation, the Community College System of New Hampshire said in a news release. The cost of the former fee could prevent would-be students from fully exploring their options, according to the release,Ãâà...
NewHampshire.com
April 13, 2018
Shawn Gorman, the second chairman in the history of L.L. Bean, will speak to graduates at the University of New Hampshire in Durham May 19. Gorman ... “I've long known the important role that Plymouth State University plays in educating young people in New Hampshire,” Sununu said in a statement.
U.S. News & World Report
April 13, 2018
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Police in the New Hampshire's largest city say thieves are stealing tires and rims. WMUR-TV reports police are investigating 13 separate incidents. Most of the thefts have happened overnight. Police believe the thieves are focusing on apartment complexes. Police say theÃâà...
New Hampshire Business Review
April 13, 2018
ReVision Energy will install a solar panel array at Gilford Village Knolls III, a senior living facility seeking to become New Hampshire's first affordable housing project to achieve Passive House performance standards. ReVision Energy will install the 344-panel solar array this spring. The array is expected toÃâà...
New Hampshire Business Review
April 13, 2018
Increase Medicaid reimbursement: New Hampshire needs to protect this vital program and recognize that current reimbursement rates for substance abuse treatment are so low they don't ... Hope for New Hampshire is a perfect example of a facility doing good work while struggling to fund its operations.
New Hampshire Business Review
April 13, 2018
Eight years have passed since Northern Pass and its enormous towers were first introduced to New Hampshire. In classic Eversource fashion, the proposal was long on arrogance and short on common sense. Who else would have the audacity to propose building new 100-foot-plus tall towers through theÃâà...
EFF
April 13, 2018
A New Hampshire state court has dismissed a defamation suit filed by a patent owner unhappy that it had been called a “patent troll.” The court ruled [PDF] that the phrase “patent troll” and other rhetorical characterizations are not the type of factual statements that can be the basis of a defamation claim.
Press Herald
April 13, 2018
CONCORD, N.H. — A chicken known for its intelligence, resilience and ability to withstand cold winters is a step closer to becoming the official state poultry of New Hampshire. The state Senate on Thursday passed a bill to designate the New Hampshire Red as the state's official poultry on theÃâà...
WMUR Manchester
April 13, 2018
WMUR's viewers pick their top spots to find great sushi in New Hampshire. Advertisement. View the full list. Beloved crossing guard hit by car while pushing child out of way. Loading more articles... Advertisement. Beloved crossing guard hit by car while pushing child out of way. Share. Shares. Copy Link.
Concord Monitor
March 26, 2018
Ping4, Nashua, New Hampshire, has been assigned a patent (9,906,903) developed by eight co-inventors for “anonymous delivery of geographically specific rich media information.” The co-inventors are Mark Sexton, Merrimack, New Hampshire, Rindress MacDonald, Hollis, New Hampshire, AnastasiosÃâà...
The Union Leader
March 26, 2018
In 2000, Sunday James Abek, age 2, died of lead poisoning in New Hampshire's largest city, Manchester. In 2005, the Centers for Disease Control issued a report indicating that refugee populations studied in New Hampshire were at particular risk for lead poisoning due in part to malnutrition but mainlyÃâà...
U.S. News & World Report
March 26, 2018
WMUR-TV reports seven rabbits were rescued from an area called the Las Vegas Dumpsite and transported to the Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire in Bedford. Shelter officials say the number of abandoned domestic rabbits living on the streets of Las Vegas has grown to over 800 since 2007.
NewHampshire.com
March 25, 2018
Opioid epidemic money: This includes an increase of $3.3 billion with $142 million of that being set aside for states such as New Hampshire with the highest rates of mortality from drug overdoses. In 2016, New Hampshire was in the top five in that category and last year it led the nation for overdoses fromÃâà...
Patch.com
March 25, 2018
Plus, Mass. residents busted with fake IDs, habitual offenders picked up, and alleged speeders and reckless operators also charged. By Tony Schinella, Patch National Staff | Mar 25, 2018 7:58 pm ET. 0. New Hampshire State Troopers Make DUI Arrests: Roundup. Troop A Blotter. Kevin Joensuu, 49, of Dover, was arrestedÃâà...
NewHampshire.com
March 25, 2018
They could head south, where segregation and Jim Crow laws still ruled; or they could come north to New Hampshire where a second cousin had relocated, ... He became a first-rate cook, favored by ship captains and crewmates and developing the skills that would serve him well in New Hampshire.
U.S. News & World Report
March 25, 2018
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The head of the Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire says he's disappointed by the latest action on a plan to provide ... Bill McQuillen, president of the Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire, told WMUR-TV he had hoped the Senate would take more decisive action toÃâà...
WMUR Manchester
March 25, 2018
POW*MIA Flag on 50-state tour brought to New Hampshire ... A POW*MIA flag making its way across the country was featured in a pair of ceremonies in New Hampshire on Sunday. The first was held at the ... Rolling Thunder NH Chapter 1 assisted with the New Hampshire portion of the flag tour. After theÃâà...
U.S. News & World Report
March 25, 2018
LANCASTER, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire's latest North Country cookbook features favorite recipes from the Appalachian Mountain Club. "The Flavor of the Grand North" has nearly 35 recipes for breakfast, beverages, breads, soup, main dishes and desserts. The AMC included its recipes for CinnamonÃâà...
Watchdog.org
March 25, 2018
Year after year, for about 20 years, state Sen. Lou D'Allesandro has tried to get a bill through the New Hampshire General Court to legalize casinos in the state. “My highest level of frustration since I've been around here was [in 2014] when we passed this [in the Senate], we brought it over to the House, andÃâà...
The Daily News of Newburyport
March 25, 2018
Little more than a week after several New Hampshire towns approved keno, the gambling game is already up and running in restaurants, bars and other southern New Hampshire businesses. Citizens in Seabrook, Danville, Derry, Newton, Pelham, Plaistow and Salem approved keno operations March 13.
U.S. News & World Report
March 25, 2018
The New Hampshire Maple Producers Association says nearly 100 sugar houses will be open to the public this weekend to demonstrate the ... CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire's 23rd annual Maple Weekend is coming to a close, but some sugar houses have events planned through the end of theÃâà...
WMUR Manchester
March 24, 2018
Two University of New Hampshire employees have been accused of stealing money from federal research grants. Officials said Hailong Zhang, of Nottingham, and Jichun Zhang, of Durham, both used credit cards meant for expenses covered by federal research grants to buy personal items. Advertisement.
The Laconia Daily Sun
March 24, 2018
DERRY — Miss New Hampshire 2017, Lauren Percy, will crown her successor on April 28 at the end of a two two-day competition at Pinkerton Academy's Stockbridge Theatre from April 26-28. Each of the 28 contestants who will compete for that honor has qualified at a local preliminary competition andÃâà...
WMUR Manchester
March 24, 2018
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley is visiting New Hampshire, sparking speculation that he could be considering a bid for the White House. Advertisement. Oregon senator visits New Hampshire. Loading more articles... Advertisement. Common cancer drug may help fight autism's side effects. Share. Shares. Copy Link.
U.S. News & World Report
March 24, 2018
Sullivan told New Hampshire Public Radio that he respects Gardner's years of service but the office is in desperate need of modernization. Sullivan says he disagrees with Van Ostern's approach — raising money to bankroll legislative candidates who support his agenda. Lawmakers will elect the secretaryÃâà...
Concord Monitor
March 23, 2018
“We are grateful to the New Hampshire Senate for passing CACR 22 with broad bipartisan support today. The Senate sent a clear message to victims that they deserve a meaningful voice in the courtroom and equal rights under the law,” said Amanda Grady Sexton, the state director of Marsy's Law for NewÃâà...
U.S. News & World Report
March 23, 2018
A bridge being built between New Hampshire and Maine is now expected to open on March 30. March 22, 2018, at ... The new Sarah Mildred Long Bridge will replace an old one connecting Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and Kittery, Maine, along the Route 1 Bypass over the Piscataqua River. The bridgeÃâà...
Slate Magazine
March 23, 2018
Why are so many New Hampshire voters disqualified on the basis of their handwriting? The answer to that question is oddly elusive. Voters' signatures are analyzed by “moderators” at each polling place. The number of ballots rejected by moderators due to signature “mismatch” varies wildly from town toÃâà...
Student Loan Hero (blog)
March 23, 2018
With over 20 colleges across the state, New Hampshire has a booming student population. In fact, between 2009 and 2014, the state's number of college students increased by 44%, according to a report from the New Hampshire Department of Education. Unfortunately, those students won't find a ton ofÃâà...
NewHampshire.com
March 22, 2018
... will include everything from fire trucks to calliopes and Irish dancers to professional roller derby players. Presented by the Manchester St. Patrick's Parade Committee and the Ancient Order Hibernians, the parade features several divisions, one of which is sponsored by the New Hampshire Union Leader.
NewHampshire.com
March 22, 2018
Hosted by the New Hampshire Maple Producers Association, Maple Sugaring Month is underway and runs through April 1. But the big weekend is upon us — the 23rd Annual N.H. Maple Weekend this Saturday and Sunday. Sugar makers open their doors to the public to demonstrate the centuries-old craftÃâà...
WMUR Manchester
March 22, 2018
The case of a Newton teenager who has been missing for 38 years has gone cold. Rachael Garden. Advertisement. -- Last seen: March 22, 1980 -- Age at disappearance: 15 -- Case status: Missing person -- Authorities suspect foul play was involved. Rachael Garden was last seen on March 22,Ãâà...
U.S. News & World Report
March 22, 2018
With students looking on from the gallery, the New Hampshire Senate has rejected an attempt to give school boards explicit authority to ban guns on school ... Though the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act bans weapons within 1,000 feet of a school, New Hampshire law gives the state Legislature the soleÃâà...
U.S. News & World Report
March 22, 2018
The fourth nor'easter in three weeks is going to skirt Maine and New Hampshire and leave behind up to 6 inches (15 centimeters) of snow. ... The forecast called for up to 5 inches of snow along the coast in southern New Hampshire and southernmost Maine, while the heaviest snowfall was expected inÃâà...
New Hampshire Public Radio
March 22, 2018
The ACLU of New Hampshire is asking a federal judge to declare a state law unconstitutional. The state's signature-matching law allows absentee ballots to be rejected if officials believe the signatures on the ballot and envelope don't match. The ACLU says the law permits hundreds of ballots to be thrownÃâà...
U.S. News & World Report
March 21, 2018
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire has received $333,000 to help the state's response to the opioid epidemic. The money is from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration. It will allow the state to further its goal to expand access to treatment services and support for people inÃâà...
