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2 weeks ago

Body of Allenstown man pulled from Merrimack River

Authorities say the body of Jeremiah Wiley was pulled from the Merrimack River after he went missing Saturday night.

2 weeks ago

Teacher contract on the ballot in Merrimack

Voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide a number topic including a teacher's salaries, and rather large purchase aimed at shaping the town's future.

2 weeks ago

Rochester man accused of DUI in connection with fatal crash in VT

Authorities say Gabriel Vestal taken to an area hospital with minor injuries, while the FedEx driver Andrew Pott died at the scene. 

2 weeks ago

New Study finds Property taxes vary widely across New Hampshire communities

Over the past three years cities and towns have seen the biggest jump in property taxes in 15 years.

2 weeks ago

New Hampshire State Police arrest Portsmouth man after car and foot pursuit

Dashawn White is charged with Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon and Operating as a Habitual Offender.  

2 weeks ago

Office of Child Advocate increases oversight of the Sununu Youth Service Center

Officials says they're increasing their oversight of the Manchester facility following an investigation into reports of abuse including an instance where a child suffered a broken bone.

2 weeks ago

House embraces bill to increase penalty for refusing a Drunk-driving test

In a vote of 259 to 94 lawmakers Thursday backed a bill that would increase the suspension of a person's license from 6 to 9 months in the event they refuse to take a blood-alcohol test,

3 weeks ago

Lawmakers debate bill that allows families to challenge learning materials in public schools

Supporters of Senate Bill 434 say families would be able to file complaints related to materials they believe would be harmful to kids.

3 weeks ago

Threats made against 4 school districts deemed not credible

Police departments increased their presence at schools Wednesday.

3 weeks ago

Franklin teachers concerned their salaries still aren’t competitive with neighboring districts

Under the new collective agreement for the 2026-2027 school year, wages would increase from 8.5% to 13%,

3 weeks ago

Manchester man indicted for bomb threat in 2024

Authorities say Christopher Pina called a business and told the person on the other end of the line "There is a f**ng bomb in your building."

3 weeks ago

Discussion on Suicide Barriers on Piscataqua River Bridge moves forward

Discussions about increasing suicide prevention barriers began last year after three suicide attempts occurred within a 24-hour period.

3 weeks ago

NH State Senator ending a 22 year career

The Senator has several legislative achievements including the bipartisan expansion of Medicaid for low-income adults;

3 weeks ago

Nashua Fire Rescue mourns the passing of Fire Alarm Supervisor Samantha Allen

Department officials say Allen was deeply passionate about supporting the mission of public safety.  

3 weeks ago

House fire on Route 132 in Canterbury reaches 2-alarms

Fire officials say no injuries were reported, but note that the home at 188 Southwest Rd is a total loss.

3 weeks ago

Portsmouth woman’s dog electrocuted while out on a walk

City officials ended up apologizing to Deborah VanPatten for the lack of communication following the death of her dog.

3 weeks ago

Hudson paraprofessional charged with assaulting elementary school student

The Hudson School District said it was working with police and conducting its own investigation.

3 weeks ago

Man with active case of Tuberculosis ordered quarantined on preventative detention

A judge Tuesday ordered that Nearro Forbes be held on an unrelated warrant as state and health officials say the man poses a danger to the community.

3 weeks ago

State officials tout new bail law’s success

State officials and members of law enforcement gathered Tuesday to mark the six-month anniversary of a Bail Reform Law

3 weeks ago

Passing of former Manchester Fire Chief Andre Parent

Chief Parent passed away this morning after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

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