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Sununu urged to veto NH bills affecting transgender people
Just after Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill in 2018 to add gender identity to the list of New Hampshire's anti-discrimination laws, Linds Jakows approached him after the signing ceremony and told him thank you. “And he said very simply, ‘Oh, it’s just the right thing to do,’” Jakows, an...
Another Massachusetts And New York Store Hit With ATM Skimming Device
Federal investigators have charged a Hudson man for using skimming devices to steal credit card information from different store locations in New England and New York. According to CBSNews Boston, skimmers are installed on top of normal credit card terminals. The fakes are designed to look like a normal machine, but with additional electronics to capture data.
Westminster police report rash of package thefts, suspects in fake Amazon vests
WESTMINSTER — In a string of audacious thefts, the Westminster Police Department is investigating multiple incidents where high-value packages delivered by FedEx and Amazon were stolen from residents’ doorsteps shortly after delivery. According to police reports, the thefts follow a similar pattern: packages are delivered, and within minutes,...
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Upper Valley
State health officials are investigating a possible measles exposure in the Upper Valley. Vermont and New Hampshire health officials say there are currently no confirmed cases of the measles in either state. But New Hampshire’s public health division is looking into a report of an international traveler contracting measles shortly...
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.
Justin Nicolas ’26 Wasting No Time Getting A Taste Of Real Construction-Site Management
Growing up with the greater Boston skyline in view, Justin Nicolas ’26 has long been fascinated by city development and business construction. Halfway through his college education, he’s poised for a career centered on those interests. Call this summer his hands-on phase. A construction management and architecture double...
The Sweetback Sisters at Next Stage
PUTNEY – Next Stage Arts and Twilight Music present country swing sextet The Sweetback Sisters at Next Stage on Friday, August 2 at 7:30 pm. Centered around the charismatic, airtight harmonies of Emily Miller and Zara Bode, The Sweetback Sisters mix compelling originals and unexpected interpretations of country classics. Hints of jazz and ragtime flesh out the Sisters’ unique brand of classic country, as Miller, Bode, and their remarkably versatile band conjure up a singular blend of heart, humor, and virtuosic musicianship. Their rollicking music is as infectious as it is heartbreaking. Like the country artists they admire, the Sisters sing about traditional subjects of heartbreak, revenge, remorse, and staying strong in the face of relationships gone wrong, albeit with a contemporary sensibility.
Keene’s new Parks and Recreation director assumes role this week
KEENE, N.H. — (MyKeeneNow) The City of Keene’s recently-hired director of Parks and Recreation began her new job early this week. Carrah Fisk-Hennessey, hired in May, has more than 20 years of experience in coaching, education, and community leadership, according to city officials in a news release. She...
Farmer injured in accident with SUV Monday
NORTHFIELD, MA (FRANKLIN COUNTY NOW) — Monday afternoon just after 4 p.m. Bernardston Police reported a Ford Explorer versus farm tractor accident at the intersection of Route 10 and Main Road in Northfield. The tractor operator was thrown from the tractor and sustained what are believed to be non life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing, however it is believed that the sun and shadows may have been a factor in the cause of the accident.
Langdon Place of Keene awarded for high performance standards
KEENE, N.H. – (MyKeeneNow) Langdon Place of Keene, a comprehensive skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and senior living facility in Keene, NH, has been honored with the 2024 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). This accolade is the second tier of recognition in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which commends organizations that consistently meet higher performance standards to enhance the lives of both residents and staff in long-term care settings.
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...
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