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NH Daily News Recap

Friday Oct 4, 2024

Thursday Oct 3, 2024

Boston Globe

Prankster police officer wins appeal at New Hampshire Supreme Court: ‘He’s been vindicated’

Were chicken tenders invented in Manchester, N.H.? So far, no one has challenged that claim.

Concord Monitor

Active mornings: Loudon students walk to school together

Changes to the state Constitution on your ballot this November

Concord shifts DEIJ director to different role as it re-examines diversity and equity work

Larry Laughlin, longtime AP bureau chief for northern New England, dies at 75

UNH: Climate change impact on forests may be less than expected

Conway Daily Sun

Inspirational educators honored with 'Row E' at Majestic

Madison Lumber 'curtailing operations,' Hancock says

McGee, Ticehurst vie for county commissioner seat

Ribbon cut at Randolph’s town-owned solar array

Town pauses rental inspections; owners suspend lawsuit

Eagle-Tribune

Defendants in Derry Rail Trail lawsuit have until Nov. 8 to respond

Scare and care: Derry haunt helps local food pantry

State land-taking to fund police station improvements

Foster's Daily Democrat

Dover eyes big solar array at wastewater plant

Bullies help stop bullying in Rochester schools: Here's how it works

UNH and PSU offer acceptance and scholarships via direct admissions

InDepthNH

Oversight Committee Discusses Accountability for Education Freedom Account Program.

Salem Cop Target of AG Investigation Wins at NH Supreme Court

Keene Sentinel

CALL students urge Keene State to resume lifelong learning program

Keene School District: Majority of funds recovered from cyberattack

That's a big pumpkin: Swanzey couple has what it takes to grow giant gourds

Laconia Daily Sun

Blake, Warner tie in race for Ward 3 council seat in Franklin

Planning board approves condo plan at site of former Friendly's on Union Ave

School board hears 3 options for Elm Street traffic woes

Nashua Telegraph

Donchess’ goal: Get Stellos Stadium turf replaced by end of November

Nashua’s Stellos Stadium is shut down due to field issues

NH Bulletin

Pandemic funds to bring mini herb gardens, hydroponic farms to schools

Taking care of the caregivers. New Medicare pilot project rethinks paying for dementia care.

NHPR

Arsenic exams: Scientists are teaching NH kids how to test wells for water contamination

Manchester passes first-in-state ordinance about syringe service programs

UNH research shows how carbon might move around in New England forests as climate change continues

Seacoast Online

Benchmark at Rye to add 70 assisted living apartments for seniors

Hampton eyes solar array at ex-landfill: Here's the 'jackpot' pitch

Exeter moves forward with Swasey Parkway $35K turnaround plan

NH House candidate 2024: Buzz Scherr, Rockingham District 26

NH House candidate 2024: Carrie Sorensen

NH House candidate 2024: David Meuse

NH House candidate 2024: Dennis Malloy, Rockingham District 24

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Should NH set an age minimum for operating ATVs?
Freedom always includes some level of risk. I learned to drive by operating farm equipment as soon as I was strong… read more
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Bill would stop NH towns from banning short term rentals
With residential housing in very short supply, short-term rental exacerbates the problem and drives up the cost of… read more
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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
Yes. The key here is "intentional". Charges would not be filed if there was any substance to a charge being found… read more
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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
The issue isn't the chilling effect on reporting issues. The issue is that people are being abused by this reporting… read more
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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
Yes. I hear people say things like “but what if there’s real abuse and they are too afraid to file a claim?”. However,… read more
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Should NH set an age minimum for operating ATVs?
I think you people should leave parents to be parents and stop trying to control everyone. Please take note. that no… read more
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A tale of "Crookies and Cream": Should NH allow raw milk ice cream?
If people want to ingest infant calf growth formula produced by mother cows to nurse newborn babies, calves, known to… read more
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Bill would stop NH towns from banning short term rentals
In the " Live Free Or Die " state, I should be able to do as I wish with my property, as long as I comply with common… read more
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Stricter motorcycle noise enforcement?
I agree with restricting load exhaust noice, but it should be all vehicles not just motorcycles
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Allow landlords to double security deposits?
No to doubling security deposit ! Yes to making it easier for landlords to evict people
- Ruth Ann
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Bill would stop NH towns from banning short term rentals
I do not see any correlation between short term rentals and its affect on "affordable housing"?
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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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Should NH continue to require school nurses to have a bachelor’s degree and 3 years pediatric experience?
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?
I am a registered dietitian, and worked in hospitals and in a pediatric practice. Nurses in a school should be those… read more
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Should NH continue to require school nurses to have a bachelor’s degree and 3 years pediatric experience?
I wholeheartedly agree with your comments. As an RN (now retired), the level of degree (BSN, MSN,etc.) has absolutely… read more
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