News across Merrimack County
Distant Dome: Where is New Hampshire Headed
In that time the state has changed and whether that is good or bad depends on your perspective, but there have been some fundamental changes that few could have predicted a decade ago.
Op-Ed: The New Hampshire Supreme Court Owes Us an Explanation
The serious, still unresolved problem: what about the three justices who signed onto the “characterization, processing and public explanation” that the JCC found more than wanting?
Op-Ed: Liot Hill Asks JCC To Release Statement On Any Ethics Probe of Supreme Court Judges
I am writing to request that the Judicial Conduct Committee issue a public statement under Supreme Court Rule 40(3)(f) regarding the status of any proceedings involving Supreme Court Justices Patrick Donovan, Melissa Countway, and Bryan Gould.
JCC Records: Circuit Court Judge Filed Two Complaints Against MacDonald Unrelated To Martin Scandal
Former Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald may have misled circuit and superior court judges about his position on a new judicial performance review law proposed unsuccessfully this year by the legislature over the objections of many of the state’s judges.
Lake Winni Water Quality In Decline, But With Change Can Be Saved for the Next Generation: Study Says
Lake Winnipesaukee is losing its water clarity and is suffering from human impacts, according to more than 40 years of research data, which was compiled together for the first time and released this week.
New Coalition Looks To Alert the Republican Party About the Free State Project
A new coalition of concerned citizens has entered the scene in New Hampshire, with the goal of waking up others to the negative impact it says the Free State Project has had on the Republican party.
Warmington in Statistical Tie With Gov. Kelly Ayotte
The latest UNH poll shows Democrat Cinde Warmington is statistically tied in the race with incumbent Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte.
New Report Highlights Growing Impact of Housing Affordability on New Hampshire
The report finds that housing affordability remains a significant challenge statewide, with the median single-family home price reaching a record $575,000 and only 15% of New Hampshire households earning enough income to afford that home.
8 sailors in Lincoln carrier group attempted suicide on extended deployment, Navy leader says
Eight sailors attempted suicide while deployed with the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group, which spent a record-setting uninterrupted time at sea supporting the Iran war, the Navy's top civilian leader said this week.
Officer Accused of Sexual Misconduct Back at DOC
Corrections Officer Deborah Steele is returning to work at the Department of Corrections following the summer dismissal of multiple sexual misconduct lawsuits brought by inmates.
Social Media Post Backing Assassination of NH’s Elected Democrats Met With Condemnation
The social media post by the Libertarian Party of NH calling for the assassination of elected Democrats in NH was met with condemnation Wednesday, including by the Granite State Libertarian Party that said LPNH had its affiliate status revoked by the national party in May.
