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Craig and Goodlander set to lead New Hampshire Democrats into high-stakes November races
Former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and former White House advisor and lawyer Maggie Goodlander won their respective Democratic primary contests for New Hampshire’s top races going into November 2024. “Our state has real challenges that we need to address. But, taking on tough challenges and getting results is what I’ve done my entire career. I…
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Gov. Sununu thinks cyanobacteria are not toxic. He’s wrong.
Gov. Chris Sununu said last week in an executive council meeting in Wakefield that cyanobacteria are not toxic—a claim that could be contested by ecologists.
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What NH Democrats would do if they win the State House majority in 2024
House Democratic Leader Matt Wilhelm of Manchester announced late last week the “Freedom & Affordability” agenda, outlining the New Hampshire House Democratic Caucus’s top priorities for the 2025-2026 legislative term. The agenda focuses on many key issues, ranging from codifying abortion rights, providing property tax relief, and protecting New Hampshire communities from harmful chemicals like…
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NH native wins bronze at Paris Paralympics
Liza Corso, a New Hampshire native, overcame odds to secure a bronze medal in the 1500-meter run at the Paris Paralympics, despite a stress fracture in her femur that sidelined her for six weeks before she got to Paris. “I had no idea leading up to the race what my fitness was like,” she said.…
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Baha’is in NH: How a little-known religion found roots in the Granite State
In 1912, leader of one the world’s youngest religions—the Baha’i faith—found himself in Dublin, NH. There are 200 followers of the faith in NH now.
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Debunked: Bus company shoots down Trump campaign conspiracy that they bussed in Harris supporters from out of state
The general manager of a Massachusetts bus company is disputing falsehoods spread by senior officials on the Donald Trump campaign over buses used to move Kamala Harris supporters to and from a parking lot during a candidate visit this week. Michael Costa, general manager of the Yankee Line bus service that provided the distinctive yellow…
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Judge dismisses defamation case against Union Leader writer who penned op-ed on racism
New Hampshire Supreme Court this week dismissed a defamation case against The Union Leader and a writer who penned an op-ed piece on the CRT.
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Mark your calendar: September’s must-attend fall festivals in NH
September is packed with festivities in the Granite State. Check out our top picks for the month’s best festivals and events. Hampton Beach Seafood Festival Dates: Sept. 6-8 Location: Hampton Beach Overview: The event features over 50 local restaurants showcasing seafood dishes, including fried clams, shrimp, and lobster. In addition to the seafood, there are…
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Mistrial declared in first criminal trial in juvenile detention center scandal
Merrimack Superior County Judge declared a mistrial in the first criminal case involving the state-run youth detention center abuse scandal Tuesday. Victor Malavet, 62, who was a counselor at the facility in Concord, was accused of raping a teenage girl in 2001, and faced 12 aggravated felonious sexual assault charges. Malavet is one of nine…
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In New Hampshire visit, Kamala Harris pledges small businesses help in first term
Vice President Kamala Harris used her first visit to New Hampshire in her presidential campaign to take dramatic steps to increase tax credits with the goal of delivering millions of new small business applications, building on the considerable success of the Biden administration. “We’re going to help more small businesses and innovators get off the…
