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Mass.’ Hispanic population is growing, while whites are declining. Experts explain why
A new report shows that Hispanics and Latinos in the U.S. are growing in numbers, while the nation’s non-Hispanic population is slowly falling, a trend that highlights the influence of immigration patterns on racial demographics. Massachusetts is among a handful of states that saw a rise in its Hispanic...
Democrats running for NH governor rely on different resumes, styles
It’s been a decade since a Democrat was elected governor in New Hampshire. In less than two months, Democratic voters will head to the polls to select a nominee who hopes to break that drought. The party’s primary ballot includes two candidates who share similar policy positions and point to their political resumes as proof of their ability to lead, while a third candidate is touting his outsider record.
Lawmakers allotted child care workers $15 million a year ago. They’re still waiting to be paid.
New Hampshire lawmakers got the message last session. The state’s dire shortage of affordable child care options had reached crisis levels during the pandemic as providers lost staff to higher paying and less stressful jobs at retail stores and fast food restaurants. Without child care, parents were leaving jobs to stay home with their children. […] The post Lawmakers allotted child care workers $15 million a year ago. They’re still waiting to be paid. appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Vermont sweeps Twin State Soccer All-Star Games
HANOVER, N.H. (WCAX) - Vermont swept the Lions Cup Soccer All-Star Games against New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon at Hanover High school. South Burlington star Omar Daoudi tallied a hat trick for the boys in their 5-2 victory, while fellow SBHS Wolf Rachel Kelley tallied the only goal in a 1-0 Vermont girls win.
St. Albans student wins car just in time for college
Cadence Ovitt, a recent graduate of Bellows Free Academy in St. Albans was awarded a brand new Subaru Impreza through Burlington Subaru Hyundai's Drive for Excellence program, an annual academic incentive for high school juniors and seniors in Vermont and upstate New York.
Champlain Fleet Club tests out electric boat
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Members at the Champlain Fleet Club climb aboard, to experience a new kind of boat. “Oh I think electric is great. Oh that boat looks fantastic, I would definitely give it a try,” said Champlain fleet club Member Matt Bieber. Matt Bieber has been a...
New Hampshire Gov. Sununu signs bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Republican Gov. Chris Sununu of New Hampshire has signed a bill that would ban transgender athletes in grades 5-12 from teams that align with their gender identity, adding the state to nearly half in the nation that adopted similar measures. The bill passed by the...
Suspected opioid overdoses, deaths in two NH cities projected to be less than last year
MANCHESTER, N.H. — New data from the American Medical Response shows that two of New Hampshire's largest cities are on track to have fewer suspected opioid overdoses and suspected opioid deaths compared to last year. According to the report, Manchester is on track to have 20% fewer suspected opioid...
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