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Public education and climate change take center stage in State Senate District 8 race
10-29-2024 5:15 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Republican incumbent Senator Ruth Ward and Democratic challenger David Trumble are clashing over the future of public education funding and the state’s response to climate change.Both issues have taken center stage in the race state for Senate...


Legal troubles mount for Andy Sanborn, state spends at least $75,000 in attorney fees
10-28-2024 5:24 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

State lawyers have racked up over $75,000 in legal fees and counting on cases involving Concord Casino owner Andy Sanborn, following a joint investigation by the New Hampshire Attorney General and Lottery Commission last year that accused him of...


‘Let the salt heal you’: Salt Spa in Concord offers an escape from everyday hustle
10-28-2024 8:52 AM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

For Melynda Parker, owning and running a women’s gym in Bow for eight years was all about pushing boundaries for herself and her clients. She thrived on the sweat, the grit and the relentless pursuit of fitness goals. But now, her latest venture is a...


AG: Andy Sanborn indicted for pandemic relief fraud
10-25-2024 4:14 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Former New Hampshire state senator Andy Sanborn and his business, which operates the Concord Casino, face two indictments related to pandemic relief fraud, announced Attorney General John Formella on Friday.The charges, including theft by deception...


Executive Council District 2 candidates united on Planned Parenthood funding, split over trans athletes in school sports
10-24-2024 3:31 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

In a race for a seat on New Hampshire’s Executive Council, both Democrat Karen Liot Hill and Republican Kim Strathdee have found common ground on a key issue – funding for Planned Parenthood.Living without health insurance years ago, Strathdee found a...


Rethinking Rundlett: Concord's new middle school exceeds combined price of building one and renovating two in Nashua
10-20-2024 5:02 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The atmosphere inside Nashua’s new middle school differs dramatically from the school it replaced, a dark and gloomy 85-year-old building about five miles away.Natural light pours through the expansive glass windows. Almost all the classrooms are...


Prosecutors: Andy Sanborn used pandemic relief funds to pay lakefront property mortgage
10-17-2024 5:37 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Felony charges filed against Andy Sandborn accused him of using a portion of pandemic relief aid to pay off a private mortgage on a lakefront property in Laconia owned by his wife, Laurie Sanborn, a seven-term State representative.Prosecutors say...


Dunbarton to recognize Black Revolutionary War veteran with historical marker
10-17-2024 11:28 AM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Dunbarton will soon honor Scipio Page, a Black veteran who served in both the French and Indian War and the Revolutionary War, with a Heritage Trail marker, recognizing a man whose contributions have remained largely untold for centuries.Scipio Page...


Andy Sanborn arrested, accused of pandemic relief fraud
10-16-2024 5:14 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Andy Sanborn, a former state senator and owner of Concord Casino, was arrested Wednesday and charged with misappropriating and fraudulently using pandemic relief funds, according to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office.The arrest warrant...


New tavern project, set for the former Contoocook Covered Bridge Restaurant space in Hopkinton, receives tax relief incentive
10-16-2024 12:45 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The Hopkinton Select Board has granted a five-year tax relief to local developer, Brian Cressy, who is investing over $2 million to restore the building that once housed the Contoocook Covered Bridge Restaurant.At Tuesday’s meeting, the select board...


NH Lottery considers Andy Sanborn’s casino license revoked; Sanborn accuses state of trying to sink sale
10-15-2024 2:29 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The New Hampshire Lottery Commission is asking a judge to clarify his recent decision regarding the revocation of Andy Sanborn’s casino license, raising questions about the authority behind the ruling and its future implications.Meanwhile, Sanborn’s...


Owner of former Covered Bridge Restaurant in Contoocook seeks tax relief for new tavern
10-12-2024 2:00 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

An outdoor patio with scenic views of the Contoocook River, where diners can sip on beer and enjoy a meal, is part of the plans for a building that sits in the center of Contoocook Village. The structure at 16 Cedar St. in the village, which formerly...


Federal judge rules Bow parent can attend school games after protesting transgender athletes
10-08-2024 6:15 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

A Bow parent previously banned from school property for wearing a pink armband in protest of transgender girls playing on girls’ sports teams can now attend his daughter’s soccer games, following a federal judge’s ruling on Tuesday.During the Sept. 17...


‘Just keep fighting, and it will slowly get better’: NAMI NH Walks returns to support mental health for all
10-03-2024 6:04 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Emily Shirlock has seen it all.From the heartbreak of losing a dear friend to suicide, enduring losses in the family and battling trauma during college, to confronting her struggles with her own mental health, her journey has been anything but...


New dashboard tracks mental health performance in New Hampshire, spotlighting the need for more systemic improvements
10-03-2024 5:01 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The wait time across the state for inpatient psychiatric beds in emergency rooms has consistently remained under five days since January. This sign of improvement is one of the many metrics the state is now tracking more comprehensively with the...


Bow divided over pink armband protest focused on transgender athletes' participation in girls’ sports
09-30-2024 8:53 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Alex Zerba stood before a crowded school board meeting in Bow on Monday night, scanning the seated crowd of unfamiliar faces around her in the Bow High School auditorium.“We don't want you supporting our girls the way you are,” said Zerba, a parent of...


Bow residents sue school district for free speech violation following pink-wristband protest
09-30-2024 12:34 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Three parents and a grandfather in Bow have filed a lawsuit against the Bow School District, accusing the district of stifling free speech after they were issued no-trespass orders for protesting against transgender girls participating in girls’...


“It’s just deeply flawed”: New Hampshire charities face uncertain odds in securing casino donations
09-28-2024 5:18 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

New Hampshire’s decision to legalize casinos came with a single purpose – to funnel a portion of the revenue to charities and nonprofits.With the growth of gambling and this new revenue stream, many charities across the state are scrambling for a...


‘This is a real gem’: New section of Merrimack River Greenway Trail in Concord completed
09-26-2024 4:43 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

A new section of the Merrimack River Greenway Trail in Concord has been completed, offering residents a scenic and accessible route along the river’s east bank.This 0.7-mile, ADA-compliant section, which runs from Gully Hill Road to the southern edge...


Crowd gathers at Bow soccer game to protest transgender girls competing in girls' sports and school district no-trespass orders
09-24-2024 8:49 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

The soccer fields at Bow High School on Tuesday evening seemed ordinary at first — players from Bow and Milford’s varsity girls’ teams warming up, while parents arranged their chairs along the sidelines.But as game time approached, spectators began...

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