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NH Daily News Recap

Friday Dec 6, 2024

Thursday Dec 5, 2024

Boston Globe

An illicit photo, a secret code, a Project Skydrop sequel. A tale of betrayal and reconciliation.

N.H. Executive Council delays deal for Dartmouth Health to take charge of Hampstead Hospital

Republicans overcome intra-party rift to re-elect Sherman Packard as N.H. House speaker

Concord Monitor

Pats Peak prepares to open Friday as snowfall predicted Wednesday into Thursday

‘Anything you can do to make a difference’: Men Wear Pink brings breast cancer awareness to schools, stores, companies, and more

Peterborough Fire and Rescue ordered a new ambulance in 2022. It still hasn’t arrived.

Political leaders demand ‘civility,’ bipartisanship as new lawmakers embark on the 2025 session

Sununu’s final request: a Dartmouth takeover of Hampstead Hospital.

Conway Daily Sun

Bartlett school aide submits warrant articles to increase pay

Conway insists Bartlett's Grant forgo tuition talks

Conway Police Department food drive Saturday at Market Basket

Gibson Center partners with Jackson Public Library on digital literacy sessions

Town ARPA funds go to needy, not library

Eagle-Tribune

Londonderry lawmakers to lead both legislative chambers

Town faces decision on traffic safety positions

Foster's Daily Democrat

Dover High School turf vs. grass field debate intensifies

Gov. Sununu shares views on Trump Cabinet picks, says he's 'happy to help'

Republican Sherm Packard remains NH House speaker as challenger backs down

Ridge phase 2 in Rochester: Big project planned to begin in 2025

InDepthNH

Council Tables Contract with Dartmouth Health To Lease and Run Hampstead Hospital

Disciplined for Protecting Kids, Nashua Cop Removed from Laurie List

Swearing In Day Was a Family Day, Too, at the State House in Concord

Keene Sentinel

Affordable housing issue front and center ahead of NH House session

Local schools announce delays ahead of snowy weather

Laconia Daily Sun

A year later, Newfound school district still recovering from cyber attack

Franklin Animal Shelter full, looking for foster parents and volunteers

Franklin City Council directs police to stop ticketing during winter parking ban

Grant helps middle school robotics program continue growth

Nashua Telegraph

Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows

NH Tourism officials projecting three million travelers to visit this winter

Pappas’s bill to designate ‘Chief Michael Maloney Post Office’ in Greenland passes House

Rep. Sherman Packard secures speakership

NH Bulletin

Council tables proposed partnership between Dartmouth Health and Hampstead Hospital

Packard to lead House, Carson chosen in Senate; new committee on housing formed

NHBR

Between a rock and a hard place: Lack of housing inventory has dual effect on NH revenue

Superior Court dismisses appeal of Silver Scones approval

NHPR

Councilors hit pause on Dartmouth Health takeover of psychiatric hospital for kids

Meet New Hampshire’s newly elected Executive Councilors

Republican Sherman Packard wins third term as NH House Speaker

Should parents of school bullies face consequences? Some NH politicians think so.

Seacoast Online

Portsmouth to explore major solar array at capped Jones Ave. landfill

New committee to tackle Portsmouth police station upgrades, costs

Portsmouth police and fire face off in charity dodgeball game

RiverRun Bookstore in downtown Portsmouth to close after 23 years

Scammers impersonate Rockingham County sheriff's staff, ask for money

Union Leader

Avelo adding new flights from Manchester to NC, SC

Brentwood police chief's resignation follows departure of town administrator

City aldermen stand firm on vote putting plans for new Beech St. school on hold

Conceptual plan for former State School property gets favorable response from Laconia Planning Board

Hampstead Hospital lease deal hits a snag before Executive Council

Hearing officer deals Sanborn big setback in bid to sell charity casino

Marr confirmed as next chief of police in Manchester

Packard coasts to another term as GOP challenge fizzles out

Police investigate hazing incident at Dartmouth frat involving paddle, regurgitated food

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Bill would stop NH towns from banning short term rentals
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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?
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?
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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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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?
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