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Hospital to pay $300K to resolve drug recordkeeping allegations
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire hospital has agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations that it violated federal law by failing to keep accurate records of controlled substances, including opioids, the U.S. attorney’s office said. The Drug Enforcement Administration began an investigation last year at Catholic...
Poll shows Biden narrowly trailing Trump in New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A new poll shows President Joe Biden trailing former President Donald Trump among New Hampshire registered voters by two points. The Saint Anselm College Survey Center polled more than 1,700 registered voters in the first two days after the recent presidential debate. In the poll, 44%...
Celebrating Independence Day at lawn party Thursday
TOWNSEND — The town’s Military Band will play a special Independence Day concert at 7:30 p.m. this Thursday on the Townsend Common. Area residents of all ages are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs and blankets. Townsend VFW Post No. 6538 and its Auxiliary will host the lawn...
Joseph Costanzo 07-01-24
Hillsborough County Corrections Superintendent Joseph Costanzo explained how a new system called Overwatch would help monitor the health of the inmates in real time. Georgetown Law Professor and Constitutional Scholar Randy Barnett discusses his latest book, A Life for Liberty, and provides insight into the Trump Immunity Supreme Court Case.
Nashua Awarded $44 million Tech Hub Grant for Biofab’s ReGen Valley
NASHUA, NH – The city was awarded a $44 million grant, announced Tuesday, which will boost its role in the biofabrication cluster being developed in Manchester. The Tech Hub grant for southern New Hampshire’s ReGen Valley was part of $504 million the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announced for 12 regions across the country Tuesday.
Brendan Lynch 07-02-24
Manchester’s Recreation and Enterprise Director Brendan Lynch discusses the Sunshine Club and the City’s Independence Day activities happening on July 3rd. Manchester’s Economic Development Director, Jodie Nazaka offers her insight following news of the City’s new initiative known as the Downtown Cleaning Program. Tuesday, July 2,...
ARMI secures grant to help biofabrication research in Manchester
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute, known as ARMI, will receive a $44 million grant to advance biofabrication science in Manchester. U.S. Deputy Commerce Secretary Don Graves and U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen were at the Regen Valley Tech Hub in Manchester on Tuesday for the announcement. Officials...
Manchester mayor to propose ban on public homeless encampments
MANCHESTER, N.H. — The city of Manchester will soon consider an ordinance to prevent people from camping out on the street or in some parks. The proposal from Mayor Jay Ruais comes on the heels of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that gives local municipalities more power to stop public homeless encampments.
New law provides cancer screenings for New Hampshire firefighters
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Firefighters in New Hampshire now have an extra tool when it comes to fighting cancer, the leading cause of death for people in the job. Gov. Chris Sununu signed Senate Bill 352 into law Tuesday. The measure provides cancer screenings for current and former firefighters. "Senate...
How to Find Your Hometown Listed Among the Bike-Friendly Cities?
Biking isn’t just a way to get around—it’s a lifestyle that fosters community connections in unique ways. Yet, not every city is equally accommodating for cyclists. PeopleForBikes, a prominent advocacy nonprofit, has released its annual city ratings, spotlighting the most bike-friendly communities across the United States and, for the first time, internationally.
Volunteers Needed for Demolition Review Committee
The Town of Londonderry is reviving the Demolition Review Committee. The committee has not met for years and is no longer on the Town website. The Town of Londonderry is seeking volunteers to serve on the following Board:. Demolition Review Committee. One (1) Ad-Hoc Full Member Position. Two (2) Ad-Hoc...
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