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Marine Corps veteran Chase Thomas from Beaver Falls helps put flags on veterans graves. Veterans from Beaver Falls American Legion Post 261 and other volunteers made their annual trek to Grandview Cemetery in Big Beaver to place American flags on the graves of veterans in honor of Veterans Day. Thomas served two tours in Iraq from 2004-2008. (AP Photo/Beaver County Times, Lucy Schaly)

N.H. News Roundup: It’s Memorial Day weekend, next steps for N.H. casino?

Friday, May 24, 2013

Welcome to Memorial Day weekend, “the official start of summer” – seriously. The weather might not be cooperating, but tourism is expected to boom this weekend with nearly half a million folks estimated to venture into the Granite State. $88 million is expected to spent by the out-of-towners. If you’re from out of town – or staying in town and … 0

Morgan Andrews of Milford High School, holds the trophy during a press conference after being named the 2012-13 Gatorade National Girls Soccer Player of the Year, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Milford, N.H. (AP Photo/Gatorade, Susan Goldman) NO SALES

N.H. News Roundup: Morgan Andrews is tops – again, Ken Burns loves N.H.

Thursday, May 23, 2013

New Hampshire boasts the best girls high school soccer player – again. Morgan Andrews won the Gatorade Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year and was surprised at Milford High School yesterday. Andrews just thought the team was dancing Lou Bega’s “Mambo No. 5” to pep up the school, but … 0

The three new proposed UNH logos.

N.H. News Roundup: UNH's logo battle, House to vote on casino bill

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

If you haven’t heard, the University of New Hampshire is looking to redesign its logo that will represent the entire system. The effort to replace the image of Thompson Hall is a marketing move meant to “compete better nationally and internationally for students,” according to university spokewoman Erika Mantz. Students, however, spoke up … 6

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A torn flag wraps around its pole after a year of braving the elements. Civil Air Patrol cadets and volunteers replace the flags at Blossom Hill cemetery, May 18, 2013. (ANDREA MORALES / Monitor staff) PHOTOS: Replacing the American flags at Blossom Hill Cemetery
More than 2,500 students from 64 high schools attended the New Hampshire Scholars program graduation at the State House Plaza in downtown Concord; Wednesday, May 22, 2013. TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff PHOTOS: New Hampshire Scholars Graduation
From left: Sybil Dupuis, House Speaker Terie Norelli, Gov. Maggie Hassan and David Berry cut a New Hampshire-shaped cake at the "New Hampshire Presidential Primary 100th Anniversary" celebration in the State House in Concord; Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Dupuis is the great-granddaughter of Stephen Bullock, author and sponsor of House Bill 430, which created New Hampshire's first official presidential primary. "This is one of the biggest honors of my life," Dupuis, who resides in Wells, Maine, said about being asked to speak at the celebration. (TAEHOON KIM / Monitor staff) PHOTO: New Hampshire primary at 100
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Shamrocks from Hoophill Nurseries Banbridge, Northern Ireland, Tuesday, March 14, 2006. The Shamrock that is grows at the Nurseries is then sold to many country's around the world to celebrate St Patrick's Day on March 17. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

N.H. News Roundup: It’s St. Patrick’s Day weekend, Catholics celebrate Pope Francis I

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Well the sun and warm weather didn’t last long, did it? Due to some travel (semi-related to today’s column), today’s edition of the roundup will conclude the week, which can only mean one thing. It’s all about St. … 0

Darmouth Womens' basketball Head Coach Chirs Wielgus center holds a piece of the net, as her assistant coaches, Courtney Banghart, left and Chris Leazier hold the ladder, after their team defeated Princeton 68-43 in New Haven, Conn., Sunday,March 12, 2006. (AP Photo/Douglas Healey)

N.H. News Roundup: Dartmouth loses legenday hoops coach, was this winter too snowy?

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

I’m a huge sports nut, especially when it comes to basketball. That’s why it’s always a sad day when a coach leaves a program after nearly 30 years running the show – no matter what league the team … 0

N.H. News Roundup: It’s may not be sunny but it’s still sunshine week; flood watch

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Hello everybody! It’s been a gloomy Tuesday so far. It’s almost hard to believe it’s sunshine week here in New Hampshire. No, I’m not talking about the weather. Sunshine week refers to regulations requiring openness in government, and it encourages a transparent government. Meetings, votes, and official actions … 0

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N.H. News Roundup: It's maple season, why 1763 was important to the Granite State

Monday, March 11, 2013

Happy Monday everybody! The days have been sunny and warm(er), but the nights are still cold. That can only mean one thing – it’s maple season! As my second winter in New Hampshire draws to an end, I’ll … 0

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N.H. News Roundup: Barksdale’s death hits home; Concord businesses sell to minors

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Anthony Barksdale II died over the weekend. He was a 19-year-old freshman at Boston University from Amherst, N.H. The police found him unconscious inside an Allston, Mass., apartment where a party attended by about 46 Sigma Alpha Mu … 0

FILE - This undated file still image from video released April 7, 2011, by GlobalPost, shows James Foley of Rochester, N.H., a freelance contributor for GlobalPost, in Benghazi, Libya. Foley has been allowed to make his first call to his mother since he was detained early this month by forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. GlobalPost says Foley told his mother Saturday, April 23, 2011, at her home in Rochester, N.H., that he was fine, that he felt strong, was not injured and was being treated well. He told her he was in a Tripoli detention center. (AP Photo/GlobalPost, File)

N.H. News Roundup: Still no sign of James Foley, Saturn is coming

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

For those who don’t know, James Foley is a New Hampshire native. He’s a very talented freelance journalist. And he’s been missing for 104 days. Foley was kidnapped by an unknown gunman on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, 2012, … 0

Governor Hassan does an editorial board focusing on her budget proposal as well as other issues she faces at the beginning of her term as governor. (SAMANTHA GORESH / Monitor staff)

N.H. News Roundup: One small step for a casino; more flights from Manchester

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

If the decision was based solely on fun, I’d love to have a casino in my home state. I’m not trying spark a debate (or am I?), but I find blackjack, craps, poker and even roulette extremely entertaining. … 0

N.H. News Roundup: Spring is coming, Dartmouth alum fights for Title IX

Monday, March 4, 2013

Happy Monday! I hope the nice weekend treated everybody well. The sun was out, and we avoided a winter storm warning for the first weekend in what seemed like months (today's light flurries don't count!). I heard birds and saw bugs for the first time since 2012, which … 0

N.H. News Roundup: Warm up with a brew, video games keeping state young?

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Since moving to New Hampshire a little less than two years ago, there are two things I always tell my non-New Englander friends I’ve been impressed with: the quality of recreational basketball and almost everything about the beer. … 0

N.H. News Roundup: Another winter storm (seriously), busy day in Congress

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Good afternoon readers, it’s great to be back!  Traveling over the past weekend turned out to be an adventure to say the least (six canceled flights in all). Luckily, I have no plans to leave New England during the next few days because just like where we left off … 0

Patty Daigle, of Concord, cleans off her car to head home during the beginning of the Nor'easter on Friday afternoon, February 8, 2013. Daigle said she got out of work early and decided to go shopping, but found most of the stores she visited had closed early. (JOHN TULLY / Monitor Staff)

N.H. News Roundup: Seriously, could there be anymore snow?

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Good afternoon! It’s just one of those days. It’s not quite as cold, the snow is melting and it looked like we’d be ridding ourselves of some of the 2 feet of snow we acquired 10 days ago. … 0

N.H. News Roundup: SNHU is off a bucket list, Pillsbury Park’s newest fan

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Hello readers! It’s back to the salt mines for many of you after celebrating some of our nation’s most famous past leaders. I didn’t get the day off, so my sympathy for you may be limited, however, I'll never complain about free parking. The Legislature is also back … 0

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