Courts/Oversight

Ex-FBI agent now focus of fraud case allegedly involving former NH lawmaker David Young

Mark Sisti to defend Amy Lafond in Laconia fatal accident with teen pedestrian

U.S. District Court denies PSNH motion to dismiss CLF suit over Bow plant

USA Springs property, once valued at $125m, on the market for $2 million

Winchester man indicted in connection with crash that killed his brother

New Hampshire earns ‘F’ for judicial financial disclosure

Judge upholds $10.5M ruling against Karl Hahn

RGGI states urge EPA to let success of regional plan guide power plant rules

Opinion

Judd Gregg: Democrats do not understand risk’s benefits

Portsmouth Herald: An honest analysis of Port of New Hampshire needed

Politico - Jeanne Shaheen: NH a state where women really rule

Concord Monitor: Another clue in the case of the senator’s loot

Howie Carr: N.H. rep draws wrath of misogynist moonbat

WaPo: The problem with public policy schools

WorkingWaterfront.com - Mick Devin: Rejecting bill on 'incidental' lobster catch was right move

Portsmouth Herald: Silence on Reams is not right

General News

NHBR: ACA's little-known ‘list billing’ could increase premiums of older workers

In New Hampshire, it will affect a lot more people than the much-publicized website troubles, canceled coverage, limited provider networks and Medicaid expansion, all of which have captured headline

Breitbart: 'Godless' Sarah Silverman says religion to blame for 'massive' amount of death

"I think Jesus, should he have been real, would be disgusted by a lot of the people who use his name to justify things like hatred or unacceptance."

Northeast spot gas prices jump nearly $9/MMBtu on more wintry weather

Spot natural gas prices in the Northeast jumped by nearly $9 Monday as more wintry weather is forecast for the region, which was hit by snow and ice over the weekend.

Northeast, Mid-Atlantic states ask for pollution control from upwind states

CONCORD, New Hampshire — Eight Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states are petitioning the Environmental Protection Agency to require nine upwind states to cut down air pollution emissions.

NPR: Will Obamacare play big in 2014? Keep an eye in U.S. Senate race in NH

With a new White House push to promote the Affordable Care Act well underway, the question is whether an improved HealthCare.gov site and onslaught of positive talking points will be enough to bolster Senate Democrats facing tough races in 2014.

NH law targets bed bug infestations in rentals

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire landlords and tenants are teaming up under a new law aimed at eradicating infestations of the tiny, blood-sucking bed bug from rental housing.

Hanover Street Chop House owner considering run for governor

Chuck Rolecek, 57, the owner of C.R. Sparks and the Hanover Street Chop House, ran for Executive Council in 2012, losing in the primary.

Texas storm ices Libertarian Party National Committee conclave for NH delegate

Rich Tomasso of New Hampshire was one of nine delegates who made it part of the way or even all the way to Dallas.

Hassan among 2014 leadership appointees of Democratic Governors Association

At the DGA’s annual meeting in Washington, the party’s state executives elected New Hampshire Gov. Maggie Hassan – the country’s only female Democratic governor – as their vice chair. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee will serve as the DGA’s finance chair and Montana Gov. Steve Bullock will chair the group’s major donor program.

NHBR: Foreclosures still dog N.H. housing market

The slight uptick in foreclosures in October – when it comes to both deeds and auction notices – is another indication that the New Hampshire housing market’s recovery is far from complete, though it still appears to be going in the right directio

Motley Fool: Will Smith & Wesson earnings Beat Sturm, Ruger and TASER?

After topping out earlier this year, Smith & Wesson stock has topped out, and the gunmaker is seen producing weaker growth than rival Sturm, Ruger (NYSE: RGR ) as well as stun-gun specialist TASER (NASDAQ: TASR ) .

Pa. police probe '68 death of Marine with NH ties ID'd in 2012

‘‘I never thought for one minute that he took off someplace and started a new life,’’ said Cleary, 59, of Conway, N.H., who was 14 when her oldest sibling vanished. ‘‘I knew my brother wouldn’t just walk away.’’

N.H.’s Brotherhood of White Warriors Part 1: Origins

Forged for protective purposes eight years ago in the Berlin prison, the brotherhood, known as BOWW, had long presented a security concern for prison officials.

Former NH police chief, wife come to rescue of woman who lost family heirlooms

On Nov. 27, former Police Chief William May and his wife, Jeanne, came from their New Hampshire home to Donovan Schuster's house in the pouring rain.

Police: Claremont couple face charges of child sex abuse, producing child porn

Claremont — A Claremont couple is being held without bail after pleading not guilty to multiple counts of child sex abuse and production of child pornography.

Methadone clinic to straddle N.H. border

HAVERHILL — A methadone clinic is considering opening right on the border of Plaistow and Haverhill. “The building literally cuts through the state line,” Plaistow Town Manager Sean Fitzgerald said.

$75M bet at NH's mini casinos in name of charity

Wentworth-Coolidge Commission Co-chairwoman Gene Doherty says other fundraising efforts pale compared to the $37,744 the commission raised last year at Rockingham Park.

Great Bay coalition’s appeal of Newmarket’s water permit denied

DOVER — The Environmental Appeals Board has rejected an appeal from the Municipal Coalition of Portsmouth, Dover and Rochester of a Clean Water Permit issued to the Town of Newmarket.

Steve Solloway: Points for UNH sportsmanship

If Maine shrank from the bigness of the day, New Hampshire embraced it, much more familiar with the NCAA playoffs and the atmosphere that can tighten nerves.

Schools look to use more local foods in student lunches

Nine percent of districts’ food budgets go toward local products, and 21 percent of districts have vegetable gardens, according to the census.