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NH Daily News Recap

Saturday Jul 12, 2025

Friday Jul 11, 2025

Boston Globe

N.H. judge temporarily blocks Trump executive order on birthright citizenship in class action lawsuit

New Hampshire judge sees limit on state education board’s authority in school-choice dispute

Rise of New Hampshire casinos means more competition for Massachusetts

What’s next for President Trump’s birthright citizenship order in the courts

Concord Monitor

Get $30 toward a new air conditioner at Concord turn-in event

NH judge decides to pause Trump’s birthright citizenship order

State rules Epsom must pay open-enrollment tuition to other school districts, despite its refraining from the program

Town turmoil: Chichester town administrator resigns again

Conway Daily Sun

State to close Route 153 through Eaton next week

Town, Black spar over signage and fireworks fee

Eagle-Tribune

NH closes more than 40% of illicit massage parlors

Salem to keep certain identities off online database

Foster's Daily Democrat

Rochester School Board hit with resignations and accusations

Burger King sign removal in Dover signals change at Central Ave. site

Dover, Somersworth spas shut down as human trafficking is targeted

Emergency rooms in Northeast seeing spike in tick bite-related cases

Trump approval rating sees declines after 'Big Beautiful Bill' passage

InDepthNH

Rep. Calls for Magistrate Who Set Bail for Man Who Then Killed Ex-Wife To Resign

Keene Sentinel

Here's what happens after a police-involved shooting

Here's what you need to know about the boil water advisory

Keene businesses contend with boil water advisory

The latest on Keene's water main break

Laconia Daily Sun

Cheney running for mayor

Planning board wants to add enforcement to short-term rental zoning amendment

Powerhouse partners with downtown businesses to encourage shopping local

Use caution swimming at Wentworth, White Lake state parks

Nashua Telegraph

Front Door Agency launches Landlord Incentive Program

Hillsborough County nonprofit leader Sarah Chadzynski announces candidacy for Congress

NH Bulletin

NH judge blocks Trump attempt to end birthright citizenship, grants class action status

Trump’s deportations could cost 6M jobs, report finds

NHPR

New Hampshire judge blocks Trump birthright citizenship order nationwide

Seacoast Online

Bob's Broiled Chicken to close after 34 years: Owner explains why

Portsmouth pushes to fund July 4 fireworks in 2026 after backlash

Racial Unity Team appoints Dory Polanco-Arias as new board member

Union Leader

After rejecting school repair funding, Hooksett voters being brought into process

Court orders personal training firm to comply with state law on canceling contracts

Federal judge blocks Trump order to deny birthright citizenship

Four more Rite Aid have official closing dates for 'pharmacy business'

Hearing on Pearl Street housing project parking deck continued

Lawmaker seeks magistrate's resignation after releasing Berlin man who murdered estranged wife

Meeting scheduled to hear how Valley Regional Hospital acquisition has impacted health care

Plymouth and Keene State follow UNH, remove language on diversity from websites

Senate confirms FAA nominee with Shaheen's support despite objections from Flight 3407 families

Squirrels are booming, but officials hopeful food supply meets demand to avoid repeat of 'Squirrel Apocalypse'

US sees 33% drop in car trips by Canadians as summer travel starts

Valley News

Former Dartmouth student accepts plea deal in hazing case

WMUR

Amy Klobuchar returning to New Hampshire to campaign for Senate candidate Chris Pappas

At least 15 known illicit massage businesses shut down in New Hampshire, AG says

City of Keene: Water main break repairs complete; boil-water advisory still in effect

Federal judge in New Hampshire pauses Trump’s birthright citizenship order

Former Gov. Lynch endorses Stefany Shaheen in congressional race

Merrimack Girl Scouts use cookie money to install communication banners at school playgrounds

New Hampshire to receive $4.5 million as part of nationwide opioid settlements

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Should New Hampshire allow hunting with an air rifle?
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Should New Hampshire allow hunting with an air rifle?
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Stand Your Ground/Castle Doctrine
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Stand Your Ground/Castle Doctrine
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Should NH make it a misdemeanor to intentionally make false reports of child abuse and neglect?
False accusations aren't always reported to DHHS. Even though it is Mandatory that they are. In my case, a tenant… read more
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Should NH set an age minimum for operating ATVs?
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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?
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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?
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?
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