Senate OKs 'concealed carry' without a permit for firearms

CONCORD — The state Senate, as expected, voted along party lines, 13-10, on Thursday to approve a bill that would make it easier to legally carry a concealed weapon in New Hampshire.

Protesters organize in the State House lobby Thursday morning prior to the state Senate's vote on Right-to-Work legislation. Senators approved the measure on a 12-11 vote.

Senate OKs Right-to-Work bill on 12-11 vote

This chart from the NH Department of Health and Human Services shows the increase in gonorrhea cases in the state in recent years.

Granite State sees doubling of number of gonorrhea cases in 2016

CONCORD -- New Hampshire, which historically has a low gonorrhea infection rate, is experiencing an outbreak of the sexually transmitted disease (STD) with cases having increased more than 250% in... 6

Derry residents warned to avoid German Shepherd named 'Rambo' that ran away from security dog school

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Gary Allenson is shown during his first tour of duty as New Hampshire Fisher Cats manager in 2013.

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