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A 2015 rape at West High School in Manchester was not officially disclosed until Thursday, when Hillsborough County Attorney Dennis Hogan issued a press release about the 10- to 20-year sentence received by the rapist, then-West High student Bryan Wilson.

Crime

Officials speak out on silence following rape at West High

The police chief. The mayor. The school superintendent. The county prosecutor. All acknowledged that the public should know when serious crimes occur in schools. But each said it wasn't their job.

Boston Red Sox former designated hitter David Ortiz wipes tears during ceremonies in his honor before a game against the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park Friday, June 23, 2017.

Red Sox/MLB

Ortiz' number retirement a 'super honor'

David Ortiz had seemingly won and done it all throughout his storied 20-year career.

The Epping McDonald's has been sold.

Business

Epping honors former McDonald's owner after sale of restaurant

Epping selectmen recognized the former owner of the Epping McDonald's this week following the recent sale of the restaurant, highlighting his commitment to the community.

Editorials

Claremont's legacy: Never-ending school funding battles

It is no surprise that not much has changed 20 years after the Claremont education lawsuit.

Animal Farmington: Orwell comes to NH town

Why do local officials insist on trying to gag town employees from speaking their minds?

Raises for relatives: Conflicts in the Queen City

There is nothing quite as important as family. Yet that does not justify Manchester aldermen violating the city charter by voting on contracts for their relatives.

Sen. Gary Daniels, R-Milford, Senate Finance chair, moves HB517, touting business tax relief in the spending plan.

State Government

NH Legislature passes $11.7b state budget along party lines

The New Hampshire Legislature on Thursday approved an $11.7 billion, two-year state budget, ending months of speculation over whether the more conservative factions of the Republican-dominated House...

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Dr. Susan Lynch, NH's first lady, discusses the work done to preserve the Bridges House, the official residence of the the governor, in Concord.  (PAULA TRACY/UNION LEADER)

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