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New Hampshire is destroying PFAS in fire-fighting foam
By the end of August, New Hampshire plans to collect and destroy 10,000 gallons of PFAS-laden foam from local fire departments. Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (or AFFF)has long been used by fire departments, airports and the military to combat flammable liquid fires. It is linked with the increased PFAS contamination in groundwater and subsequent health issues in surrounding communities. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” have been linked to cancer, low birth weights, and other health issues.
Eight states file court brief challenging California’s electric vehicle mandate
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird led a coalition of eight state attorneys general, including New Hampshire’s John Formella, in filing a court brief supporting Ohio’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over California’s electric vehicle mandates. California’s mandate requires all new cars and vehicles sold in California to be electric by 2035. The mandate passed […]
Keene man charged following assault with 3D-printed weapon
ROXBURY, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) – A man from Keene faces charges after a violent incident involving a 3D-printed weapon left another individual injured. N.H. State Troopers responded to a reported assault at the Otter Brook Dam on July 22 shortly after 2 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a man suffering from serious injuries.
Rochester breaks ground on new elementary school on Salmon Falls Road
ROCHESTER — The ceremonial first step in the construction of a new elementary school on Salmon Falls Road happened Wednesday, as school and city officials donned hardhats and stuck shovels in the ground. On Wednesday, school and city officials were joined by state Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut, Executive Councilor Joe Kenney, Gordon Bristol, the consultant overseeing the project for the city, and architect Ingrid Nichols of Banwell Associates. ...
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