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Trump narrowly leads in new poll in New Hampshire following Biden’s weak debate
Coming off President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance last week, former President Donald Trump surged ahead by two points in a new poll out of New Hampshire published on Monday. The Saint Anselm College poll found 44% of New Hampshire voters said they would support Trump, compared to 42% who said Biden was their choice. […]
Warmington Concerned About Sununu’s ‘Unilateral’ Action Reducing Hospital Medicaid Reimbursements
CONCORD – Executive Councilor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cinde Warmington said she is very concerned about the future financial health of the state’s 26 hospitals and the “unilateral action” taken by outgoing Republican Gov. Chris Sununu to reduce federal return tax payments to them by $35 million a year for the next decade.
8 Semifinalists for Maine’s Teacher of the Year Announced Include Hancock and Penobscot County Teachers
The Maine Department of Education announced on Tuesday, July 2nd the 8 semifinalists for the Maine Teacher of the Year. Ryan Lowell - Ellsworth High School - Hancock County. Emilie Throckmorton - Bangor High School - Penobscot County. Kristel Anuszewski - Windsor Elementary Elementary School - Kennebec County. Shilo Burnham...
Meet the collector behind Portsmouth Athenaeum's NH primary exhibit
It was the dashboard dolls that did it. A circa-1964 set depicting candidates President Lyndon B. Johnson and Sen. Barry Goldwater put Durham attorney Susan Roman on the path of collecting political memorabilia at a young age. The dashboard dolls were a gift from her uncle, and are on display...
Exeter startup helps defense contractors with cybersecurity compliance
The federal government now requires that contractors and subcontractors for the Department of Defense prove they meet certain cybersecurity requirements — a potentially complicated, costly and time consuming process. A startup company based in Exeter wants to help. GovSky builds a cybersecurity compliance software platform for government contractors. Its...
Tri-Town Democrats award two scholarships
For seven years, the Tri-Town Democrats of Barnstead, Gilmanton, and Alton have been offering a scholarship to a senior from one of those three towns who is graduating from Prospect Mountain or Gilford High School. The award is given based on essays written in response to a different essay question each year. This year, the question was: “If you witnessed or heard about an incident of racism or bigotry (including jokes) in your community, what would you do about it?”
Fireworks ordinance violation reported in New Hampshire preceding Independence Day festivities
Manchester, NH- Police say two adults and three juveniles were located near illegally set off fireworks on Lake Shore Road and issued ordinances on June 27th. Manchester police responded at approximately 12:20AM after receiving noise complaints in the area near Massabesic Lake. Officers claim they found fireworks in the street along with smoking debris and five individuals.
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.
School district drops challenge against former business administrator
LACONIA — The city’s school board will no longer fight a decision that a former employee was wrongfully denied pay for unused vacation time, ending a legal battle that started with her firing more than two years ago. Christine Blouin, then-business administrator for the school district, was fired...
14-year-old girl leads police on chase in stolen car in Rindge, police say
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A 14-year-old girl from Manchester is facing several criminal charges after leading police on a chase in a stolen car. Police said they stopped the vehicle around 2:30 a.m. Saturday for speeding through Rindge, New Hampshire. According to police, four passengers jumped out and fled, while...
Somersworth man charged for anti-LGBTQ message at Dover church
DOVER — A Somersworth man is facing charges for allegedly posting an anti-LGBTQ message on the front door of the First Parish Church at 218 Central Ave. Isaac Santiago, 49, was charged with criminal threatening, a Class A misdemeanor, according to Dover Police Chief William Breault. The sign was...
Some Suspects Face Less-Serious Charges for Roles in Dartmouth College Protest
Dozens of protesters who participated in last month’s pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the campus of Dartmouth College won’t face charges. Local sources say Hanover police prosecutor Mariana Pastore is opting not to file criminal charges in 28 cases. Another 35 of those facing similar offenses reportedly will see their...
Press Room stabbing: Newmarket resident charged with assault at Portsmouth bar
PORTSMOUTH — A Press Room patron is charged with a stabbing inside the 48-year-old downtown bar and music venue June 22, police said Tuesday. Jazmin Diaz Barrientos, 23, of Newmarket, is charged with second degree assault, two counts of criminal threatening with a deadly weapon and reckless conduct, all Class B felonies. Barrientos was also charged with two counts of simple assault, Class A misdemeanors, and disorderly conduct, which is a Class B misdemeanor, according to police.
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