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Each member of the Concord City Council stood next to signs identifying them with a color — red, green, blue, yellow — each representing a distinct personality type.The colors reflected the lighthearted scores they received on a personality test they...

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Pamela Walsh was chosen as the next president of the Concord School Board at the first meeting of the year on Tuesday.Walsh, an at-large member who was the previous vice president of the board, was selected with unanimous support from all...

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Future attempts by Andy Sanborn to operate a casino in the state will be met with challenging regulatory hurdles after his gaming license was suspended last week by the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.Sanborn, a former state senator who owns and...

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New Hampshire has become a dumping ground for out-of-state trash.But that could change during the upcoming legislative session as lawmakers try to slam the brakes on trucks bringing waste from beyond state borders.One bill takes on the Interstate...

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Nikki Haley was asked a question that touched on the topic of race during a Concord town hall Friday morning, but it had nothing to do with the Civil War or the former South Carolina governor's earlier comments about its causes.At the largest audience...

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In the throes of the pandemic, Penelope Perri shouldered the responsibility of guiding a team of healthcare workers through a maze of changes.While working as the director of Concord Hospital’s Employee Assistance Program, Perri found herself on the...

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Concord Casino’s doors are set to shut after the New Hampshire Lottery Commission suspended owner Andy Sanborn operating and gaming licenses for six months.The ruling announced Thursday on accusations that Sanborn fraudulently obtained and used...

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A former firefighter was arrested in connection with multiple fires in Bradford and Warner on Wednesday.Nathan Nichols, 19, of Weare, a former firefighter with the Bradford firefighter was arrested in connection with multiple outside fires, two of...

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Longstanding deficiencies with the state’s mental health system may have reached a turning point in 2023 as government and industry leaders worked to address issues such as timely access to care and a new investment of resources.One lingering problem...

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Growing concerns over landfill siting and state regulations became a focal point in communities around the state and in the legislature as more people learned about New Hampshire’s status as a dumping ground for out-of-state trash.The catalyst for...

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Just in time for Christmas, Hondo, Sadie, Chloe, Tilly, and Lola touched down on a flight from Georgia, wagging their way into rescuers’ hearts at a Chichester shelter.These puppies, all under eight months old, left behind rougher times for a chance...

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Every week, in the expansive fields of the White Farm property, children enthusiastically embark on adventures, catching bugs, tracing animal footprints in the snow, and gazing to the sky in anticipation of any majestic hawks that might grace the...

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Prison officers will receive training from the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New Hampshire to better support incarcerated individuals facing mental health challenges.Funded by a state grant, the initiative aims to create a correctional...

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After two years of delays, a massive development off Manchester Street in Concord can move ahead now that developers gained consent from the planning board – but the approval comes with a long list of conditions.With its proximity to the east shore of...

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The state’s Congressional delegation, led by U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, is urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency to work quickly with state officials to identify the extent of damages from this week’s flooding and send financial assistance...

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Fourteen local schools may receive funding to improve student safety as part of the latest round of state and federal grants.The Public School Infrastructure Commission has recommended allocating more than $585,000 for safety projects. The Security...

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The symphony of vegetables inside the fermentation tanks at Micro Mama’s – cabbage, carrots, and beets to name a few — are much more than healthy condiments and side dishes.The products are all steeped in Stephanie Zydenbos and Samantha Cleveland’s...

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To retain and recruit more police officers, firefighters and EMTs, New Hampshire has launched a program offering tuition reimbursements at the state’s community colleges for those looking to enter the field.The First Responder Tuition Reimbursement...

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When someone is in need, they can count on Tanya Frost to be there.Whether it’s loading up her car to move someone’s belongings or assisting a struggling pedestrian to cross the road, she’s the one who steps up.Although she found excitement in her...

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Andy Sanborn had enough cash on hand and in other accounts that he was able to pay for purchases like a Ferrari for his wife and two Porsches for himself, with his own money instead of the $844,000 in COVID relief funds he received and put into his...