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Henniker ponders what is a ‘need’ and what is a ‘want’
By DAVID BROOKS
One of the most common debates during town meetings, as well as one of the trickiest, involves deciding what is “a need” and what is “a want” when it comes to government spending.
Schools in Lakes Region explore creating a special education school to bring down costs
By JEREMY MARGOLIS
Plagued by rising special education costs, area school districts are considering joining forces to form a new special education school or centralize their services in other ways, according to several area administrators.
‘They deserve another chance too’: Palazzo Stables rescues four horses slated for kill farm
By RACHEL WACHMAN
Shawntel Palazzo couldn’t resist the plea she saw on Facebook to rescue four Amish work horses in Pennsylvania before they could be sent to a kill farm in Mexico.
Trump appoints former New Hampshire environment protection regulator as EPA head
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
Mark Sanborn, former assistant commissioner at New Hampshire’s environmental agency, has been appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the Environmental Protection Agency’s New England office.
No bet limits and slot machines possible changes to New Hampshire’s casinos
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
At New Hampshire casinos, bets on poker, blackjack and other games of chance are currently capped at $50 — but that could change.
Proposed law targets N.H. driver’s licenses for immigrants, including refugees
By DAVID BROOKS
Getting a New Hampshire driver’s license would be practically impossible for refugees and more complicated for immigrants who are studying or working here under a proposed law that has passed the House.
House committee reverses vote, adopts prohibition on DEI activities and spending
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Republican budget writers advanced a policy change on Tuesday that would place a prohibition on all diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in New Hampshire.
Work continues on new state psychiatric hospital in Concord
By DAVID BROOKS
Work is continuing on the new forensic psychiatric hospital on Clinton Street in Concord, although you’d be hard-pressed to recognize it when driving by.
Future funding for McAuliffe center, Canterbury Shaker Village uncertain as Trump cuts federal support
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
Eighteen months ago, curators at Canterbury Shaker Village embarked on an inventory of nearly 50,000 objects. They assess the health of each item to determine if any conservation measures are necessary to keep it in good condition.
No high-speed E-ZPass at Hooksett tolls for at least two months
By DAVID BROOKS
The northbound high-speed toll lanes on I-93 in Hooksett will close Tuesday and the southbound lanes close Wednesday as work begins on replacing the technology that lets E-ZPass drivers get billed without slowing down.
As part of sweeping cuts, House budget writers vote to abolish nearly 200 positions from N.H. Department of Corrections
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
New Hampshire’s prison system is on the verge of losing funding for nearly 200 positions after the House Finance Committee endorsed reducing the Department of Corrections’ spending by 10%.
A Super (Mario) Escape at Penacook Elementary School
By GEOFF FORESTER
When the third through fifth graders arrived at Penacook Elementary School last week, they found their building had been transformed into a Super Mario Kart course.
Three arrested in connection with vandalism of Satanic Temple holiday display
SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
The Concord Police Department charged three individuals with the vandalism of the Satanic Temple’s holiday display in front of the New Hampshire State House this winter.
Granite Geek: Moving heat isn’t easy, even (especially?) when it comes from manure
Ayotte and lawmalers agree on a three-year landfill moratorium in New Hampshire. Is this the final answer?
By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN
New Hampshire is inching closer to a pause on new landfills, with Gov. Kelly Ayotte now supporting a three-year moratorium — a middle ground between her first proposals and the five-to-six year ban lawmakers sought.
Blasting set at Swenson Granite quarry, which may resume full operations this summer
By DAVID BROOKS
Blasting is scheduled to take place Tuesday at the Swenson Granite quarry in Concord as the Canadian firm that owns the company continues preparations for what could be a resumption of granite-cutting operations.
A New Hampshire ski resort bets on tech to compete with industry giants
By HOLLY RAMER and AMANDA SWINHART
JACKSON, N.H. — A skier since age 4, Thomas Brennick now enjoys regular trips to New Hampshire’s Black Mountain with his two grandchildren.
Portsmouth man accused of trying to lure Canterbury teen online
By REBECA PEREIRA
A Portsmouth man was arrested following a two-month police investigation into conversations he was suspected of having with a Canterbury minor.
It’s budget time: What to look for in the State House this week
By CHARLOTTE MATHERLY
After a final push this week, the House of Representatives and Senate have made it through the vast majority of their bills. Now, the state representatives are full steam ahead on hammering out the state budget as senators begin cycling through all the legislation passed by the House. Here’s what you need to know.
Israeli military orders evacuation of most of Gaza’s southern city of Rafah
By WAFAA SHURAFA
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — The Israeli military on Monday issued sweeping evacuation orders covering most of Rafah, indicating it could soon launch another major ground operation in the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip.
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