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Education Commissioner blasted for injecting culture wars into New Hampshire schools
The presidents of New Hampshire’s largest teachers unions had scathing feedback for embattled New Hampshire education commissioner Frank Edelblut this week after his response to a bombshell NHPR report that documented his efforts to steer the department toward political culture war fights.
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From underdog to Olympian: Billy Bender’s journey from worst to first on Dartmouth’s rowing team
Now, Bender, 22, is getting ready to go to the Olympics this summer. He qualified for n the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics in Sarasota, Florida earlier this month with another Dartmouth College student— 2020 grad Oliver Bub. Bub and Bender won the men’s pair in the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Team Trials.
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What to know about the bird flu outbreak in the US
What is going on? The U.S. Food and Drug announced earlier this week that traces of bird flu were detected in commercial samples of milk. This strain of bird flu is known as the “highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1)” and only a small number of H5N1 cases have been reported in humans (only two…
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Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday. Here’s where to celebrate in NH
Independent Bookstore Day started in 2013 to promote, celebrate, and highlight the value of the independent bookstore community. This year there are over 900 stores throughout the country are participating. Here are some of those that are celebrating in New Hampshire.
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10 spring events happening in New Hampshire you don’t want to miss
Spring is a big deal in the Granite State. We can finally take the snow shovels out of the car, leave our puffers in the closet, and take walks without fear of slipping on ice. It’s no surprise we want to get out and celebrate at fun vernal events scheduled all over the state. Here…
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Here is where to buy international grocery items in New Hampshire
Want to go global with grocery shopping in New Hampshire? You can find international ingredients at these grocery stores: Asian grocery stores: Patel Brothers in Nashua: A nationwide South Asian grocery chain, Patel Brothers offers a wide selection of Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Nepali ingredients. Don’t forget to try out food from its in-store cafeteria…
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NHDP launches ad blitz against Kelly Ayotte for backing State Rep Jon Stone
The New Hampshire Democratic Party launched a new digital ad campaign on Monday targeting leading Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Ayotte for her ongoing association with State Representative Jon Stone. The ad highlights a shocking report involving Stone, whose career in law enforcement ended after he reportedly threatened to kill fellow officers and commit acts of…
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#NHPolitics Weekly Ins and Outs — April 21, 2024
Another week of #NHPolitics Ins and Outs, taking you on a tour of the ins and outs of the ever-changing world of New Hampshire Politics, keeping score of the winners and losers week-by-week — and letting you know who’s in and who’s out. Let’s get into it. Who’s In? NHDP Brings In Heavy Hitters…
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Op-Ed: High Time for Legal Cannabis in NH
As a Democratic candidate for governor of New Hampshire, some of my primary goals include legalizing cannabis and creating more affordable housing. Legalization is not an entirely partisan issue, and in fact, our House of Representatives was the very first legislative body in the country to pass legalization (the State Senate has always been the…
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How to check your air and water quality in NH
Earth Day is April 22 and it’s a great time to check in on our state’s environmental health. In New Hampshire, you can check air quality data and air quality forecasts online every day. Here’s how to do that:
