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Sun files for right-to-know office to reconsider rejection of legal fees
The Laconia Daily Sun is continuing to press its right-to-know case against the Laconia School Board, contending the state right-to-know ombudsmanâs office wrongly ruled in favor of the school board, and pushing for reconsideration of the ruling. The news outletâs attorney, Michael Lewis of Rath Young Pignatelli, a Concord-based...
'It hurts too much.' Transgender girls pained by NH sports ban. Advocates vow to fight.
Parker Tirrell and MaĂ«lle Jacques wonât be able to play on their soccer teams when New Hampshire high school fall sports start in August. Thatâs because on July 19, Gov. Chris Sununu signed into law HB 1205, a bill that bans transgender girls from competing on girls sports teams in grades 5 through 12. This means Tirrell and Jacques, who both identify as transgender girls, will be barred from participating on their teams once the law takes effect 30 days...
Ernest Thompson inducted into the NH Literary Hall of Fame
HOOKSETT â The New Hampshire Writersâ Project recently inducted acclaimed playwright, Academy Award-Winning screenwriter, and author Ernest Thompson into the New Hampshire Literary Hall of Fame. The ceremony took place at the annual 603 Writers' Conference. Thompson, renowned for his Oscar-winning screenplay "On Golden Pond," is the latest...
Nominee To Lead NH Fish and Game
A woman from Olympia, Washington, is Governor Chris Sununuâs nominee as executive director of the Fish and Game Department. Stephanie Lynn Simek would replace Scott Mason who leaves the position on August 7th. She is currently the regional manager of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission. If confirmed...
N.H. state officials reject petition to ban rafting on Lake Winnipesaukee, what to know
Boaters will still be able to head to Lake Winnipesaukee to raft in Braun Bay. Some Moultonborough residents in New Hampshire filed a position to stop boat-rafting and curb the amount of noise from Braun Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee. But, the New Hampshire safety commission rejected the petition. This story essentially involves two...
State appealing federal court decision against âbanned conceptsâ law
Months after a federal court held that a 2021 state law regulating how teachers address race, gender, and other topics was unconstitutional, New Hampshireâs Attorney Generalâs Office has filed an appeal. In a filing to the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston announced Wednesday, the office argued that the U.S. District Court of New [âŠ]
Legal Briefs: News from Around NH
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A. has welcomed attorney Austin M. Mikolaities to the firmâs business law and real estate groups, based out of the firmâs Dover office. Mikolaitiesâ practice focuses on complex corporate transactions, including purchase and sales, mergers and acquisitions, 1031 exchanges, membership interest transfers and stock/asset sales. He has knowledge of commercial transactions, commercial leasing and entity formation, and seeks to build lasting client relationships by providing ongoing legal guidance for businesses.
Elizabeth Albert, Rhiannon Reinholz receive the 2024 Walsh Scholarships
GILFORD â The Gilford Rotary Club recently named Elizabeth Albert of Gilford and Rhiannon Reinholz of Gilmanton as this yearâs recipients of the Cheryl Lynn Walsh Memorial Scholarships. Albert plans to major in health sciences/pre-physical therapy at Franklin Pierce University. Reinholz plans to attend Plymouth State University with...
City manager to have voice in selecting State School buyer
LACONIA â The decision about which of the five reported buyers the state will negotiate with for the sale of the former Laconia State School property is clearly in the governorâs hands. City leaders, once bitten and twice shy, are hoping to apply as much influence as they can, and have scored a win on that front by getting the city manager a literal seat at the table where that decision will be made.
Maine Woman Stars in Summer Long Taylor Swift Tribute Concert in New Hampshire
If you're a big Taylor Swift fan and have been hoping to see her in concert, you probably haven't had a lot of luck. But there is a place in New Hampshire where you can see a performance from a woman who is a dead ringer for Swift in appearance, singing voice, and choreography.
Win Hot Beach Bash 6 Shaboozey Tickets
See SOLD OUT Hot Beach Bash 6 with Shaboozey in Hampton Beach! With special guest, 12/OC. Listen to Hot Mornings at 8am and to B. Aull at 5pm this week to win a pair of tickets to the show Wednesday, August 7th at Bernieâs Beach Bar. (Contest dates 7/29/24-8/2/24)
Police investigating serious crash at tolls in Bedford, NH
New Hampshire State Police are investigating a serious crash that happened at a toll plaza in Bedford Friday. Video showed the white pick-up truck heavily damaged in the southbound lanes of the Everett Turnpike. Police did not immediately share the condition of the driver. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
UNH Records a 3.46 GPA in Pursuit of America East's Academic Cup
BOSTON â The University of New Hampshire recorded a 3.46 GPA to finish among the top schools in the 2023-24 Walter Harrison Academic Cup as announced Friday by America East. This is the fourth consecutive year UNH finished with a mark of 3.40 or higher in the Academic Cup. The Wildcats had a 3.44 GPA in 2022-23, captured the Cup in 2021-22 with a 3.42, and recorded a 3.47 in 2020-21. Led by America East sport GPA champions swimming and diving (3.75) and volleyball (3.71), seven of the 12 Wildcat teams in the conference tallied a GPA of 3.45 or higher. Women's cross country (3.71), women's track & field (3.62), lacrosse (3.53), men's cross country (3.51) and women's soccer (3.45) also finished with a GPA of 3.45 or higher.
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