News across Merrimack County

Casella Says It Will Close Its Bethlehem Landfill a Year Early at the End of 2026
BETHLEHEM - Vermont-based Casella Waste Systems has notified the town of Bethlehem and the federal government that it will close its subsidiary North Country Environmental Services facility a year earlier than expected.

Writing on the Fly: The First Day of Fall
Fall is different things to different people. As a long-time educator, Fall meant the beginning of the school year. A new start for students, parents and teachers; where hope springs eternal that you might just finally understand math or move up to the next level reading group.

Speaking of Words: World Languages
English is undeniably the primary world language today, but not because more people speak it as a first language than any other.

Radio Free New Hampshire: Three Years
Our own senator Jeanne Shaheen, who cut her teeth with Jimmy Carter, recently made waves for blocking the sale of arms to Israel.

Dem Legislative Leaders Call for Public Disclosure of Investigation Into Sitting Supreme Court Justices
House Democratic Leader Alexis Simpson and Senate Democratic Leader Rebecca Perkins Kwoka wrote the Judicial Conduct Committee Thursday seeking public disclosure under the Court’s rules of any ongoing investigations against sitting New Hampshire Supreme Court Justices.

USNH Launches New Free Tuition Program for N.H. Families Making Up to $100K
Admitted students who submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will automatically be considered for the New Hampshire Promise; there is no separate application process. While the program covers tuition, it does not cover housing, food, books, or fees.

Early Christmas Present

Business and Industry Association Ranks Lawmakers for the 2026 Session; Political Winds Shifting
The Business and Industry Association's annual legislative report and legislative rankings is an indication of how much the political landscape has changed in Concord.

Feral Elder: DREAMS and DREAMS
I’m a big believer in having a dream, goal, aspiration, target – whatever word suits you – list. My current ultimate BIG dream is taking a wildebeest migration tour in Africa.

Op-Ed: A Court in Turmoil
NH Supreme Court justices appear to have issued a false public statement about a court staff re-organization while showing financial favoritism to a certain staff member and while ignoring public concerns about appearances of bias in the Rand school funding case.

High gas prices are spurring states to waive taxes and regulations amid midterm election
State officials nationwide are focusing on rising gas and diesel prices tied to the war in Iran, offering gas tax holidays and other measures to ease costs as affordability remains a top voter concern in the critical midterm elections.

Dems Question DiLorenzo’s Wealth, Reporting; He Blasts Stefany Shaheen’s Pay
Two Democrats raised questions about Republican Candidate Anthony DiLorenzo's personal financial interests and campaign funding, while he responded later with criticism of his opponent Stefany Shaheen's paychecks.