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New Hampshire’s bill to legalize marijuana got a breath of fresh air after receiving Senate approval, only to be tabled by the House by a five-vote margin, halting its progress towards the Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk this year.Rep. Jared Sullivan said he...

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The New Hampshire Attorney General’s office has concluded that four Manchester police officers were justified in the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Alex Naone.The incident occurred on May 26, 2023 following a 911 call from Naone’s fiancée, Shannon...

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As a young parent, Dave Depiano is constantly frustrated by having to throw away things at home like his pots and pans every six months because they just don’t last like they used to decades ago. This means he generates more trash, and with...

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Fitting in can be daunting for any high school student, but for Avery Condon, a senior at Hopkinton High School with Tourette’s syndrome, it could have been even more challenging.But it wasn’t. His classmates embraced him wholeheartedly, never...

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In New Hampshire, it’s estimated that 24% of landfill waste is composed of food, ranging from grocery store surpluses and imperfect farm produce to rotten leftovers and forgotten bananas on countertops.At the same time, the state faces a growing...

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

New Hampshire’s median home price has soared to an all-time high, reaching the highest point in the past decade. With a continuous dearth of properties for sale, it’s a seller’s market like never before, say real estate experts.In the state capital of...

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As the New Hampshire legislative session wraps up, it’s another disappointing year for proponents of landfill legislation.Out of five bills focused on landfill regulations, only one has made it to the governor’s desk. This bill requires notifying the...

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Almost every morning, laughter and playful banter filled the Einstein Bros. Bagels shop in Concord. Two young men, full of life, would goof around, their loud noises filling the room while Sarah Hardy, the general manager, prepared their breakfast.It...

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A new entertainment venue is set to open this summer in Bow, transforming a former rock shop into a place for game enthusiasts.Curtis Joyner and Justin Sheils, driven by their passion for puzzles and gaming, purchased the property that formerly sold...

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Concord’s new solid waste contract, set to take effect in July, brings with it a $306,345 increase to the proposed city budget.Last year, Concord secured another 10-year solid waste management contract with Casella, which replaces what city officials...

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Merrimack County Commissioner Tara Reardon has entered the race for State Senate District 15, becoming the third candidate to vie for the seat.With a background in local governance as a former at-large city councilor and school board member in...

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In a voice vote on Thursday, the Senate rejected the landfill moratorium, once again, denying it the opportunity for discussion in both chambers.Senate Bill 134 was initially proposed to provide disability pensions for police and fire personnel who...

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Improving cell service in Bow is making headway as the company tasked with mapping out dead spots in town and devising a plan for better coverage has released its report.Isotrope LLC, a Massachusetts-based wireless communications company identified...

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More than 135,200 New Hampshire residents are struggling with food insecurity according to a new study, prompting the New Hampshire Food Bank to launch a new program offering crucial assistance to families in need across the state.According to a study...

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The House of Representatives’ attempt to revive the landfill moratorium bill by linking it to a pensions bill for public safety employees was seen as an unfair move by the state Senate.House Bill 1620 which looked to impose a moratorium on landfill...

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You wouldn’t expect a gas station to spark fond feelings, but Heavens Gas, an unmanned gas station in Dunbarton, has become indispensable to locals.“I love this gas station! I love it because there is nobody here,” Nancy Fraize said as she filled up...

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In one corner of the room rests a collection of perfume bottles and jewelry, while on the opposite side is a towering stack of DVDs. The walls are covered with artwork and paintings, framing a neatly made bed with tightly tucked sheets.This is Denise...

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After working his way up over the years, Dennis Comeau was set to be officially sworn in as the fire chief in Bow during a ceremony Thursday night.Comeau has been with the Bow Fire Department since 2019, starting out as a firefighter and then becoming...

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After the New Hampshire Senate killed a moratorium bill that would pause landfill permits, the House of Representatives has given the legislation a second chance by adding it to an unrelated bill, hoping the Senate will pass it this time.“I want...

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From the earliest days she can remember, Marcia Evans has been enchanted by horses.As a child, she dreamed of riding, but her father had a different vision for their family farm, focusing on cows for milking.Despite this, Marcia’s passion for riding...