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Renovations to the century-old historic Houston Barn in Hopkinton are right on track and set to be completed by the year’s end.After the barn on Houston Drive was lifted off its old foundation to make way for a new one in July, it has now been lowered...

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With $23 million in federal funds, Easterseals NH is set to begin the construction of its 15-acre military and veterans campus in Franklin next month.The project, a retreat for veteran and military members and their families, has been made possible by...

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Lisa Madden sees progress in the state’s collaborative efforts to better handle and de-escalate volatile mental health crisis situations without the use of deadly force.By engaging in collaborative efforts and leveraging the expertise of both law...

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The New Hampshire Lottery Commission has scheduled a hearing for Oct. 3 to determine if Andy Sanborn, the operator and owner of the Concord Casino, should have his facility and game operator licenses revoked following an investigation...

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As the state works to strengthen its mental health care system, the Concord School District will receive nearly $1 million to support school and family mental health services.The federal grant will expand the school district’s existing partnership...

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The cost of cleaning up the PFAS-contaminated sludge at the Hopkinton-Webster transfer station and potentially relocating it off-site could cost the towns $13.8 million. The 52,000 tons of sludge containing “forever” chemicals at the transfer station...

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Flanked by an armed security guard and two nurses, Sarah was escorted through the hallways and waiting rooms at Elliot Hospital after she overdosed in January.She was held involuntarily and moved to a secure holding area with two separate doors, each...

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Just a mile from their wedding venue, an accident threatened to disrupt Hayden Benson and Nicole Robillate’s wedding ceremony, but thanks to the timely response of the Hopkinton Police and Fire departments, the ceremony proceeded without a hitch.After...

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Andy Sanborn, a former State Senator and owner of the Concord  Casino, has requested a public hearing before the New Hampshire Lottery Commission to challenge the state’s determination that he is unsuitable for charitable gaming due to the fraudulent...

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The second phase of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail connecting Loudon Road to Manchester Street secured unanimous approval of $705,000 in funding from the Concord City Council.This new stretch, built on city-owned agricultural land near Exit 14 off...

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Karen Privé has been struggling with her mental health since she was just six years old.Now 52 years old, with a successful long-term marriage, cherished roles as a stepmother and grandmother, and a career in research administration thanks to her...

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Jacquelyn Elliot, a former Granite Stater now residing in Maine, is worried the state’s environmental agency is prioritizing private economic gain over public safety.“Waste is managed as a commodity which drives profits and incentivizes...

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In response to concerns from residents and state officials about the proposed expansion of the Turnkey Landfill in Rochester, the state Department of Environmental Services will hold a public hearing to discuss the plan’s potential impacts on both...

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Earth-toned benches are appearing in several communities across New Hampshire, gracing spaces such as libraries, schools, and even supermarkets. What makes these benches unique is that they’re not constructed from traditional materials like wood or...

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With an umbrella in hand, Marcy Kelley welcomed students as parents dropped their children off in the parking lot of Bow Elementary School.After the first bell rang, she walked the halls of the building greeting staff and checked in on classrooms to...

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When Dan Thomas and his wife, Kelly moved to Bow two years ago, they felt something was missing in town: a place to eat or drink.Currently, the town’s sole dining option is Chen Yang Li, a Chinese restaurant.To fill the void and with Thomas’ love for...

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Sludge in septic lagoons accumulated over the years at Hopkinton’s transfer station has been identified as containing “forever” chemicals, and the town is working on a plan to resolve the issue. The movement comes after the Department of Environmental...

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As the school year kicks off, Franklin is struggling to fill teacher vacancies, putting a strain on resources and prompting a shift in education.At the high school, crucial math and science courses have been sidelined due to the unavailability of two...

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A new commission set up to conduct an evaluation of charity gaming operations in New Hampshire is being chaired by State Rep. Laurie Sanborn, who operates one of the casinos in the state.Sanborn, chair of the House of Ways and Means Committee, was...

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Greg Pollock’s Sunfox Farm, a 20-acre sunflower field discreetly tucked behind a bustling parking lot for various commercial enterprises along Loudon Road, is now in full bloom and open to visitors.The location of Concord’s Sunflower Festival is an...