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Politics

Bettencourt resigns again, this time with apology for misrepresenting his work

READER COMMENTS: 15

The drama surrounding State House Majority Leader D.J. Bettencourt came to a head Sunday as the embattled politician resigned from his position for the second time in three days, but this time apologizing for misrepresenting his work.

In this photo taken from his Facebook page, New Hampshire House Majority Leader D.J. Bettencourt poses with U.S. Sen. Olympia Snowe of Maine during the University of New Hampshire School of Law commencement on May 19.

House rep says Bettencourt resigning over fabricated internship reports

READER COMMENTS: 60

House Majority Leader D.J. Bettencourt agreed to resign after he admitted fabricating reports for a law school internship, according to the House Republican who was mentoring him. "When I saw the reports, I was blown away," said state Rep. J. Brandon Giuda. "It's a novel of fiction and it just blew me away." On Friday, Bettencourt, R-Salem, announced he would step down on June 6 and would not run again because he is getting married and starting a new job.

House majority leader Bettencourt stepping down next month

NH tells 5 to repay $1.3m in pensions

READER COMMENTS: 8

The New Hampshire Retirement System is trying to recoup more than $1.3 million from five retirees for alleged pension overpayments and missed contributions because of jobs they took after retiring.

Sidewalk repairs stir debate in Manchester

READER COMMENTS: 5

New England winters and heavy traffic have taken their toll over the years, and the city's brick sidewalks are now spotted with hot top patches and missing bricks, leaving holes and uneven pathways for pedestrians.