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New Hampshire ‘way above’ national average in rise of drug and alcohol deaths, suicides
New Hampshire has been named the healthiest state in the country two years running by the United Health Foundation, largely because of its low rates of homicide, poverty, and unemployment. It’s doing considerably worse when it comes to deaths related to suicide, drugs, and alcohol, according to a new report from Trust for America’s Health, […]
Sununu signs NH bill targeting PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ but vetoes another
Gov. Chris Sununu signed a bill Friday that bans certain products with intentionally added PFAS from sale in the state starting in 2027 and creates strict liability for PFAS polluters. He vetoed another measure that would have created liability for PFAS facilities, citing its “broad” definition and the fact that its standard for chemical concentrations that would trigger regulatory action contradicted the other bill he signed. The standard of the vetoed bill was significantly stricter. ...
How a $925,000 grant to Gardner is making high student athletics more accessible
Last week, the city of Gardner received $925,000 from the Mass. Community Development Block Grant program. A majority of the grant will be used for the demolition of the vacant School Street school building, and the remaining money will be split between multiple groups in the city. The Gardner Middle and High School athletic departments will receive a portion of this grant, going toward the elimination of user fees for student-athletes. ...
11th annual National Night Out is this Thursday: Three things to know before you go
The 11th annual Gardner National Night Out is Thursday, Aug. 15, and over 800 people are anticipated to attend this year. While the usual theme of the night is health, wellness and public safety education, it's also a time for parents and their children to have some fun before the school year begins without worrying about the cost. National Night Out starts at 5:30 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m. at Monument Park. ...
Man accused of swiping $13,000 worth of casino chips from Encore
MALDEN - A man grabbed thousands of dollars worth of casino chips from a gaming table at Encore Boston Harbor Tuesday evening and tried to run away, Massachusetts State Police say. Gary Hunt faced a judge in Malden District Court Wednesday morning and was ordered to stay away from the Everett casino.The casino said in a statement that "an individual fled the premises after attempting a chip theft in a gaming area." The Encore surveillance team identified him and police caught up to the suspect in a nearby parking lot.Thief distracted gamblers and staff, police sayWitnesses told investigators that they...
4 Best Protection Tips for New Englanders as Massachusetts Reports First Human EEE Case
When I think of the amount of time we spent outside as children, it's a wonder we made it to adulthood. Massachusetts has announced the first report of a human and animal contracting Eastern Equine Encephalitis, a.k.a EEE/West Nile virus, according to The Boston Herald. Now, there are 14 communities in Massachusetts that are at risk:
Did You Know That ‘Breaking Bad’ Was Filmed in New Hampshire?
SPOILER ALERT. IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN BREAKING BAD (and you plan on it), LEAVE THIS ARTICLE. Did you know that Breaking Bad ends in New Hampshire?. If you have not seen Breaking Bad, you need to. The show is widely considered one of the best series of all time.
New Hampshire natives now living in Georgia describe damage from Debby
MANCHESTER, N.H. — As Debby ravages through parts of the Southeast, some New Hampshire natives now living in Georgia said they are feeling the effects first-hand. "The roots of trees, the branches got soaked, they weigh down a little bit. Trees will just say, 'I've had enough, I'm going to fall down now,'" Marcia Clark said.
New Hampshire law requires more transparency in AI-generated political ads
A new law aims to rein in the use of artificial intelligence in political ads. The law requires AI-generated content to be disclosed in political ads within 90 days of an election. The legislation allows candidates or election officials who are “depicted through the use of a deceptive and fraudulent...
Assertion about Eastes was disinformation
BRATTLEBORO-The following statement from the Zon Eastes Campaign is in response to Delores Clark's letter in the Aug. 7 edition of The Commons:. Ms. Clark's letter presumes a timeline that is incorrect. To clarify, Zon Eastes left his positions at the Brattleboro Music Center and the Windham Orchestra in 2006,...
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