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NH Daily News Recap

Saturday Sep 7, 2024

Friday Sep 6, 2024

Boston Globe

Key takeaways from the Democratic gubernatorial debate in New Hampshire

Maggie Goodlander amends financial disclosure after ‘bizarre’ filing scrutinized in testy N.H. congressional race

Concord Monitor

A mysterious package: Historic document from 1785 arrives at the state Republican party headquarters

‘Assumed to be built out’: How a massive housing project hit a roadblock in Concord

Allenstown adds dumpster for drop-off recycling outside transfer station hours

Goodlander, Van Ostern launch accusations over backgrounds, reproductive rights at debate

New England College students have a front-row seat to watch Morse and Ayotte battle over credentials

On day of Georgia school shooting, NH GOP candidates for Congress supported gun rights with different approaches

Conway Daily Sun

N.H. Primary Election polling times and locations

Pappas tours police station, Vaughan Learning Center

Primary has 2 write-ins for commissioner

Selectmen: Silver maple to come down after foliage season

Foster's Daily Democrat

NH primary 2024: Seacoast NH voting times, places list by town

Rochester gears up for national Thank a Police Officer Day

These Seacoast schools face threat of First Student bus driver strike

InDepthNH

3 Top GOP Candidates for Congressional District 2 Debate Issues for Primary Voters

Goodlander, Van Ostern Debate on WMUR for CD2 Democratic Primary

Keene Sentinel

Local vigils remember loved ones lost to overdose, substance use disorder

RFK Jr.'s name won't be on the NH presidential ballot

Sentinel to celebrate its 225th year with downtown events on Saturday

Talking about tragedy: Area experts give advice for tough conversations with kids

Laconia Daily Sun

Incumbent county treasurer being challenged in primary

Pumpkinfest grows to new parts of the city

Six running on GOP ticket to represent sixth district

Nashua Telegraph

Rare but deadly mosquito disease has New England hotspots warning against going out at night

NH Bulletin

In a ‘town hall’ with no questions, Trump grouses about polls, attacks debate host

Sanborn wants more time to sell casino, says state is trying to kill a deal

The candidates for the 2nd Congressional District, on the issues

NHBR

'Soft power' is a better weapon than military might on the global stage

NHPR

As NH's Latino population grows, campaign outreach is still catching up

How to stay safe from Triple E and other mosquito-borne illnesses

NH energy regulators are trying to change their rules. Advocates of all stripes are pushing back.

NH massage therapist provides relief for horses

Seacoast Online

Somersworth mobile home owners face big tax hit; property values soar

'Awesome' for bicyclists: NH Seacoast Greenway rail trail is open

Exeter car dealers fuel NH Driver Education Fund with $25K donation

Hampton's Liberty Lane could see 248 new apartments: Here is the plan

Portsmouth approves $1M to protect '100 Acre Woods' from development

Sununu says Trump can win NH and 2024 election. Here's how.

Will Portsmouth narrow Congress Street, widen sidewalk?

Would Kamala Harris' small business plan work? NH economists like it

Union Leader

2nd District GOP debate gets testy over 2020 election

Aldermen approve seven-year tax break to develop Lamont-Hanley Building

Ayotte, Morse endorse strengthening voter ID law

Council OKs $6.8M bond for City Hall/Opera House repairs

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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
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Should NH set an age minimum for operating ATVs?
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A tale of "Crookies and Cream": Should NH allow raw milk ice cream?
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Bill would stop NH towns from banning short term rentals
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Stricter motorcycle noise enforcement?
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Allow landlords to double security deposits?
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Bill would stop NH towns from banning short term rentals
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Bill would stop NH towns from banning short term rentals
Short term rentals drive housing costs up. In a state where affordable housing is in short supply,I think local… read more
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COMPETENCY, not formal schooling, should be the requirement for any public service. A bachelor's degree, even one in… read more
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Should NH continue to require school nurses to have a bachelor’s degree and 3 years pediatric experience?
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