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Opponents of the Northern Pass hydroelectric project on Friday released a legal opinion supporting their view that the state cannot authorize use of its easement in the Connecticut Lakes Headwaters conservation area for the 1,200-megawatt power lines.

Nashua man arrested on charges of sexually assaulting underage girl

UPDATED 5/17 @ 11:27 pm -

A local man was arrested Friday on charges he sexually assaulted an underage girl.

Mass. men arrested on drugs, weapons charges

UPDATED 5/17 @ 11:27 pm -

Two Massachusetts men were arrested Friday on charges they had drugs, cash and weapons at a hotel.

A Family Promise holding talent search for fall fundraiser

UPDATED 5/17 @ 11:27 pm -

The staff at A Family Promise, a charity tackling childhood homelessness in the region, is seeking a few talented men and women to assist with its fall fundraising event.

Police officers riding motorcycles lead off the procession during the New Hampshire Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony in Concord on Friday.

Ceremony for fallen police officers honors service and sacrifice

UPDATED 5/17 @ 9:26 pm -

Michael Maloney’s sister, Ralph Miller’s dad, Edward Graziano’s grandson and Leslie Lord’s sister came together Friday to help remember their departed relatives: law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.

IRS head says Tea Party was not a target

UPDATED 5/17 @ 9:25 pm -

The acting head of the IRS insisted Friday that he and other agency officials did not mislead Congress by failing to disclose that applications by conservative groups for tax-exempt status were mishandled, and he said to call it “targeting” incorrectly implied political motivations.

NH vote nears on expansion of Medicaid

UPDATED 5/17 @ 9:23 pm -

Senate Republicans on the Finance Committee continue to be skeptical of expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

Nashua school parking surprise

UPDATED 5/17 @ 9:23 pm -

Since David Ryan became principal at Nashua High School North seven years ago, the high school has been offering free and reduced parking to students who qualify for free or reduced meals, without the knowledge of district officials or the Board of Education.

This week's Rare Bird Alert

UPDATED 5/17 @ 9:22 pm -

This is New Hampshire Audubon’s Rare Bird Alert for Tuesday, May 14.

Stacey Cole's Nature Talks: Of all wild bird songs, the fox sparrow's sound is the 'sweetest'

UPDATED 5/17 @ 9:21 pm -

I received two photographs from a long-time Exeter reader friend who wished me to identify the bird pictured.

Roy Everett of Epping buys his single Powerball ticket at the Xtra Mart in Epping Friday afternoon.

Record Powerball jackpot has Granite Staters dreaming

UPDATED 5/17 @ 9:20 pm -

You have a better chance of getting hit on the head by a falling coconut than winning Powerball, experts say, but that's not stopping Granite Staters from dreaming big as they prepare for Saturday's record $600 million jackpot.

Online fund set up for Salem house fire victims

UPDATED 5/17 @ 9:18 pm -

The daughter of the Salem man who lost nearly all of his belongings when his house caught fire Tuesday afternoon is reaching out to the online community for assistance.

Nashua wine shop plans fundraiser for bombing victims

UPDATED 5/17 @ 9:16 pm -

With a goal of raising $50,000, The Napa East Wine Lounge and Shop is hosting a fundraiser Sunday to benefit three local families victimized by the Boston Marathon bombings.

NHTI graduates head into a large white tent for the start of the 63rd Commencement Exercise.

NHTI, Concord's Community College, awarded associate degrees to more than 550 students Friday. The graduates head into a large white tent for the start of the 63rd Commence-ment Exercise. It was standing room only as a crowd estimated at more than 2,000 attended the graduation ceremony, many applauding as the graduates made their entrance.

Pat Grossmith/

Union Leader

NHTI graduates more than 550 students

UPDATED 5/17 @ 8:53 pm -

More than 550 students received associate degree Friday in the 63rd Commencement Exercise at New Hampshire Technical Institute.

Dyn organizes 'Hackademy' to inspire entrepreneurs

UPDATED 5/17 @ 8:50 pm -

Dyn, an Internet and email services provider, is hosting its first-ever "Hackademy" through Sunday at its Manchester headquarters on Dow Street.

New credit union moves into old Derry bank

UPDATED 5/17 @ 8:49 pm -

Earlier this week, the Planning Board gave the OK for the new Granite State Credit Union branch, which includes expanding its parking lot to a neighboring property on Birch Street.

Stock indexes notch another week of gains

UPDATED 5/17 @ 8:49 pm -

U.S. stocks on Friday advanced to a fourth weekly gain, with both the Dow industrials and the S&P 500 at all-time closes, after data cast a positive spin on the economy.

UPDATED: Amtrak suspends New York-Boston service after two trains collide in Conn.; up to 60 hurt

UPDATED 5/17 @ 8:31 pm -

A commuter train traveling eastbound from New York City derailed near the Connecticut suburb of Fairfield during the evening rush hour on Friday and collided with a westbound commuter train, injuring up to 60 people, three critically, officials said.

Hooksett Police Commission walks away

UPDATED 5/17 @ 7:32 pm -

Hooksett residents who voted this week to abolish the town's Police Commission as of next January were trumped Thursday night when the entire board resigned. The commission was working to implement a final round of recommendations developed from a police department audit conducted by the Public Safety Strategies Group.

A school bus and five other vehicles were damaged in this chain reaction accident on Route 125 in Epping Friday afternoon.

Two hurt in Epping crash involving bus, five other vehicles

PUBLISHED 6:35 pm -

EPPING - Two people were sent to the hospital Friday afternoon after a chain reaction crash on Route 125 involving a school bus and five other vehicles.