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CHaD football game has extra meaning for Milford father, son
MANCHESTER, N.H. — This Friday will be a full circle moment for a father and son in the CHaD All-Star football game. Recent Milford graduate Harris Jones played quarterback, tight end and defensive end, which is remarkable, considering his leg was nearly amputated when he was a toddler. His...
Disputed verdict draws both sides back to court in New Hampshire youth detention center abuse case
BRENTWOOD, N.H. — Both sides in a landmark trial over abuse at New Hampshire’s youth detention center returned to the courtroom Monday, seven weeks after jurors delivered what remains an unsettled verdict. A jury awarded $38 million to David Meehan in May but found the state liable for...
Manchester Community College Bids Fond Farewell to President Brian Bicknell
MANCHESTER, NH— After nearly a decade serving in leadership at Manchester Community College, President Brian Bicknell is leaving higher education to continue his life’s work as the new Chief Operating Officer for the Boys and Girls Club of Boston. Dr. Bicknell has served with distinction as the leader of MCC since 2020. Immediately before, he was MCC Vice President of Academic Affairs from 2016 to 2019. Prior to CCSNH, his higher education administrative career included a six-year tenure at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT) in Boston, as well as leadership roles at Montserrat College of Art and The Boston Conservatory.
School budget cut ends up costing taxpayers more money
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Manchester Board of School Committee (BOSC) voted to accept their Fiscal Year 2025 budget on Monday, although the inability to receive an amount they had originally requested appears that it will impact the Manchester School District for years to come. The final figure, $227,982,610 was...
CNN debate between Joe Biden, Donald Trump to air on WMUR-TV on Thursday
MANCHESTER, N.H. — CNN is hosting the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump this Thursday night and you can see it on WMUR-TV. Coverage begins with an ABC News special at 8 p.m., followed by the debate at 9 p.m. Stay with WMUR-TV...
State seeks $6.75 million to help former inmates with opioid use disorder pay for housing
The state’s dire shortage of affordable housing has been a huge challenge for just about everyone. That can be especially difficult for someone with both criminal charges and substance or opioid use disorder. The state’s judicial branch hopes to help more people in the latter category find and afford housing. It has asked the Executive […] The post State seeks $6.75 million to help former inmates with opioid use disorder pay for housing appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Department of Corrections continues to face staffing problems, high overtime expenses
New Hampshire’s Department of Corrections is facing a temporary $3.44 million deficit caused in large part by an increase in overtime payments, according to DOC Commissioner Helen Hanks. Now, as the June 30 end of the state fiscal year approaches, Hanks’ department is planning to ask lawmakers to plug the $3.44 million hole by tapping […] The post Department of Corrections continues to face staffing problems, high overtime expenses appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Vermont H.S. baseball: 2024 Vermont Twin State roster unveiled
Vermont will seek to extend its winning streak with the return of the Twin State Baseball Classic this weekend. Eighteen of the top senior players from the Green Mountain State make up the team that will represent Vermont against New Hampshire for Saturday's doubleheader matchup at Colby-Sawyer College’s Kelsey Baseball Field in New London, New Hampshire.
Manchester Mayor announces two homeless initiatives hires
The Office of Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais has announced the hiring of Owen Westover to the position of homelessness initiatives coordinator and Irina Owens as director of homeless initiatives. Additionally, the city will now hold bi-weekly meetings with the leadership of the Manchester Continuum of Care to tackle specific aspects of homelessness in the city.
Maine, New Hampshire, Has Had Two Tornado-Related Deaths Since 1950
First thing on Sunday morning, June 23, 2024, the National Weather Service out of Gray, Maine, issued a tornado watch for both Maine and New Hampshire, with predictions of the tornado-causing impact to hit more in the evening hours. While no tornado activity was reported in Maine, outside of just...
This New Hampshire Restaurant Was the Recipient of Four Best of NH Awards
Since 2000, New Hampshire Magazine has polled and published the picks of its readers and editors in categories like best cupcakes, best margarita, best secondhand store, and everything in between. Voting in these categories takes place annually, starting in mid-January. The online-only ballot is the best way for readers and...
New Hampshire sues TikTok, saying platform hurts kids' mental health
CONCORD, N.H. - New Hampshire is the latest state to sue TikTok, saying that the social media platform is intentionally designed to get kids addicted, which seriously harms their mental health.How does TikTok hurt children?In fact, the state's complaint claims that as TikTok grew in popularity, so did instances of mental health issues among children."All the evidence shows that the longer kids spend on these platforms, the more risk there is to their mental health. We want to have more effective parental controls, because right now, parents don't really have a good ability to limit their kids' exposure to these...
Casting Calls: Lights, Camera, New Hampshire
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey.
New Hampshire’s Broadcaster of the Year, Jamie Staton, Signs Off WMUR After 26 Years
Jamie Staton is moving on from WMUR after 26 years to Easter Seals of New Hampshire and Vermont, according to WMUR. Jamie has been on the sports desk for WMUR for decades. On his last broadcast, Jamie wanted to thank Alicia (his news director), Jason King (who worked beside him for 26 years), all his friends at Dartmouth, and his Mom Martha. Of course, he also thanked his work family.
NH man sentenced in drug conspiracy
Burlington, VT- The US District Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont has sentenced 54-year-old Jeremy Allin of Lancaster, NH to 14 months in prison with an additional 3 years of supervised release. Allin is suspected to have been selling drugs in 2021 alongside Juan Carlos (or “JC”) Ortiz...
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