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I-89 fatal: Police say they do their best to warn motorists on interstates

New Hampshire State Police and the Lebanon Police Department said the manpower available didn’t allow for a police cruiser with flashing

Former Dover councilor wants sobrietor monitoring bracelet removed

DOVER — A motion has been filed on behalf of Michael Weeden requesting that his sobrietor monitoring bracelet be removed.

Hanover food co-op members seek meeting in wake of firing of union organizers

Hanover — More than 100 members of the Hanover Consumer Cooperative Society met Thursday night at the Richard W. Black Community Center to discuss concerns about the employment practices of the Co-op Food Stores.

Ayotte to officiate at wedding of Scott Browns’ daughter, Arianna

CONCORD — Former U.S. Sen. Scott Brown’s younger daughter, Arianna, is getting married on Sunday, and, in an interesting twist, the wedding will be officiated by a current U.S. Senator.

Did probation, parole officers follow own procedures in fatal Rochester shooting?

The N.H. Department of Corrections, which oversees probation and parole officers, would not release information on whether an internal investigation was conducted by the department after the incident, or whether the officers followed the internal policies relating to use of deadly force.

Brother of man slain by authorities in Rochester arrested for alleged threats against police, neighbor

ROCHESTER — Wayne Shannon, Jr., the brother of a man killed by law enforcement officers after reportedly threatening officers in March, was taken into police custody last week after a report he made against a neighbor and police.

Gilford Tea Party activists goes after Havenstein

BELMONT — When Walt Havenstein of Alton, one of two Republican candidates for governor, addressed the Belknap County GOP Committee this week, Skip Murphy of Gilford, co-founder of the New Hampshire Tea Party Coalition, made clear he intended to draw blood, not dump tea.

Humphreys are the major donors to pro-Jim Rubens super PAC

CONCORD – Former U.S. Sen. Gordon Humphrey and his wife, Patty, are the major donors behind the New Hampshire PAC to Save America, a super PAC aimed at helping former state Sen. Jim Rubens win the U.S. Senate seat now held by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.

Havenstein, as a CEO, spoke on Democratic Governors Association jobs panel

The video emerged a week after some conservatives circulated a brief video of Havenstein, in his role as a CEO of Science Applications International Corporation, deriding the Tea Party as 'teabaggers.'

Building a Libertarian paradise in New Hampshire

The Free State Project (FSP) is busily seeking to transform New Hampshire, already a very individualistic state, into a full-on libertarian society.

DOE surveying Concord roadways along Northern Pass route

Environmental professionals with the U.S. Department of Energy have been in Concord this week collecting field data to use in the department’s study of alternatives to the Northern

12-year-old Moultonborough chef to attend White House dinner

Jessica Bakas, 12, of Moultonborough, created a winning recipe that got her invited to the 3rd annual Kids' State Dinner in Washington, DC.

Carroll County treasurer clarifies status of financial statements and audits after millions evaporate

Rep. Cordelli objected to Wilmer's plea to move forward and not try to find someone to blame for the past. He said the county needs to know why it happened. He asked what work Beaulieau is currently contracted to do.

As NH initiative begins, Census Bureau finds only 1 in 4 such grads work in STEM occupations

In the meantime, leaders and educators in New Hampshire are embarking on a comprehensive effort to double the number of STEM graduates in New Hampshire by 2025.

Seacoast chambers cancel annual Business Expo for lack of venue

The Seacoast Business Expo, an annual September event featuring over 750 area businesses and organizations, has been canceled.

Concord’s Hindu community hosts Puran

A conflagration of orange daylillies is blooming in the Heights Community Center courtyard, but the air is filled instead with the fragrance of incense.

Century-old mikveh unearthed in New Hampshire

An almost century-old mikveh was unearthed by archeologists this week in the remains of a New Hampshire home.

Surveillance video captures car hitting video game store

A local Game Stop is closed for business as workers spend the day rebuilding the front of the store after a crash.

Wilton: Lack of communication in restoration of historic traffic signal

WILTON — The Wilton Main Street Association is at odds with the Department of Public Works over the repair and restoration of a historic traffic signal that sits at the head of Main Street.

New Hampshire 2016 poll: Hillary Clinton lead shrinks

Hillary Clinton still leads the Democratic field in the race for 2016, but her advantage might be slipping in New Hampshire, according to a new poll.