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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...
Weekend To Do List: Music and film festivals and an outdoor market
BOSTON - If you love music, movies or just being outside, Massachusetts is the place to be this weekend!2024 Lowell Folk FestivalMusic and dance performances continue through Sunday with more than 20 world class artists. Eventgoers can participate in fun activities, crafts and enjoy cuisine from all over the world all in the heart of downtown Lowell.When: Friday, July 26 to Sunday, July 28Where: Merrimack Street, LowellCost: Free but donations are acceptedClick here for more informationSunday Summer Market in TownsendHead to Townsend for the Evans on the Commons Sunday Summer Market. With delicious local food trucks, crafts and local vendors,...
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...
DA honors Auburn officers, dispatchers and K9 for search and rescue of missing child
AUBURN â The search for a missing 12-year-old boy on a cold January night had a positive outcome. On Thursday, those who helped craft the successful story were honored in a ceremony at the police station. âThese officers and dispatchers worked together to swiftly put an end to this familyâs worst nightmare,â said...
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.
Half a million dollars: Worcester County median home price reaches new heights
WORCESTER â The median sale price of a single-family home in Worcester County hit the half-million-dollar mark in June, according to The Warren Group. The $500,000 median figure is an 8.2% increase from the same month last year, when the median price for a single-family home was $462,000. ...
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.
Sail Portsmouth 2024: Tall ships parade dazzles crowds. 'They're beautiful'
PORTSMOUTH â The Coast Guardâs Eagle sailed majestically into Portsmouth on a postcard-perfect morning Friday, to the firing of cannon and the cheers of the crowds lining the banks and bridge of the Piscataqua River. The Eagle was accompanied by dozens of boats from the Thomas Laighton filled to the brim with passengers to family boats flying the American flag in the 2024 Sail Portsmouth tall ships festival's Parade of Sail. The festivalâs other two tall ship...
City Council greenlights final design contract for downtown Keene revamp
KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) â The Keene City Council is poised to advance the final design phase of its downtown infrastructure overhaul, marking a crucial milestone in revitalizing the city. On Thursday, the City Councilâs Finance, Organization, and Personnel (FOP) Committee unanimously endorsed City Manager Elizabeth Dragon to negotiate and finalize a design contract with Stantec, an engineering consulting firm, for up to $1.23 million.
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