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Murderer's sentence is life in prison, twice

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:03:20 GMT

MANCHESTER - A judge this morning sentenced 36-year-old Todd Peters to two consecutive life sentences, without possibility of parole, in the bat beating murders of Edith Riley and Timothy King.

Jury convicts Jesse Brooks of murder conspiracy

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:45:06 GMT

BRENTWOOD - The guilty verdict is the fifth and final one tied to Jack Reid’s murder four years ago inside a Deerfield horse barn. The killing was carried out at the behest of millionaire businessman John “Jay” Brooks. His son Jesse helped recruit and pay the perpetrators.

'New Moon' rising

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:07:36 GMT

DERRY - Ask any of the hundreds of moviegoers who showed up for last night's "New Moon Celebration" at a movie theater what it is about this particular story that appeals to female fans of all ages around the globe, and they will tell you it's the bittersweet tale of forbidden love.

Nashua train wreck stirs verbal sparring

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:07:12 GMT

NASHUA - Pan Am Railways President David Fink says it's too early to speculate what caused Tuesday's wreck. New Hampshire Rail Authority chair Peter Burling wonders whether there was a defect in the Pan Am track.

Search continues for jail escapee

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:07 GMT

CLAREMONT - Robert Hale III, 45, may be traveling in a gray Chevy S-10 pickup truck with New Hampshire license plates 259-8874 on it. Police said he was last seen in Colchester, Conn.

NH man charged in scuffle with police

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:03:17 GMT

MANCHESTER - Michael Moriarty, 26, is accused of punching an officer in the face and trying to get out a gun out of an officer's holster. The incident happened while Moriarty's girlfriend was being arrested for assaulting him, police said.

Savoy: No tears in court sequel

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:38:48 GMT

NASHUA - Autumn Savoy is the fifth person to be arrested in connection with an Oct. 4 murder and home invasion, though he is not accused of being at the home where Kimberly L. Cates was killed in her bed.

Crash sends bucket truck into river

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:55 GMT

WALPOLE - Emergency workers are tied up this morning on Route 12 in North Walpole, clearing a crash scene that sent a bucket truck into the Connecticut River. One man was injured.

Car split in two in Hudson crash

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:07:26 GMT

HUDSON - James Parker was seriously injured last night when he was thrown from his Chevy Cavalier that crashed into two utility poles.

Prominent New Boston woman dies in crash

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

NEW BOSTON - Betsey Dodge, a founding member of the town's conservation commission, is praised for her dedication to New Boston.

Casino developer eyes table games at Rock

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:42:31 GMT

Manchester - While slot machines remain the focus of expanding gambling legislation, the middle of the gambling floor of a rebuilt Rockingham Park would be earmarked for table games such as roulette, blackjack and poker, the developer said last night.

Two votes put city councilor back in seat

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:16 GMT

SOMERSWORTH - City Councilor Brian Tapscott lost his seat when votes were counted last month but he came out the winner by two votes yesterday in a recount.

Hodes wants abortion funding ban removed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:21:38 GMT

CONCORD - The New Hampshire congressman said a provision from a House health care reform plan that bans the use of federal funds to cover abortions will restrict access. However, he stopped short of saying he would not vote for the plan.

Shaheen hears concerns over health reform from NH AARP members

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:19:19 GMT

WASHINGTON - Following the unveiling of the Senate Democratic leadership's version of health care reform, the senator fielded questions during a teleconference call yesterday morning.

'Phantom' data adds to GOP stimulus doubts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

MANCHESTER - Concerned citizens who tried to track their tax dollars on the White House's Recovery Act Web site would have been confused to learn that New Hampshire had not two, but six congressional districts.

Politico.com: Sen. Reid unveils $848 billion health care plan

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Senate Majority Leader’s plan would expand coverage to 94 percent of Americans through a government-run health insurance option — allowing states to opt out — while taxing some "Cadillac" plans.

Sean Mahoney won't run for U.S. Senate

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:01:28 GMT

The magazine publisher and GOP national committeman tried to downplay speculation that he would now seek the governor's office.

Elliot wins $140m in state bonding aid

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:37:44 GMT

Concord - The Executive Council this morning authorized tax-exempt bonds to fund the Manchester hospital's Elliot at River's Edge project at the old Jac Pac meatpacking plant site.

Creating jobs, cutting taxes top GOP's Senate priorities

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

CONCORD - One proposal would require super-majority votes to tap surplus funds or float state bonds.

NH may suspend building aid program

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

CONCORD - School districts hoping to win state aid for new school buildings next March may have to wait a year.