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NH Supreme Court Justice Hantz Marconi Relieved of Her Duties for 90 Days, No Reason Given
Concord – The New Hampshire Supreme Court has issued an order stating that Associate Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi is on administrative leave with pay for a period of 90 days, which may be shortened or extended by further order of the court. Av Harris, court spokesman, said there...
ApprenticeshipNH and Sanel NAPA launch apprenticeship program to develop front-line talent
ApprenticeshipNH, a workforce training program of the Community College System of New Hampshire, has partnered with Sanel NAPA, an auto parts, heavy-duty truck parts, and body shop supplies distributor in northern New England, to introduce a Parts Salesperson Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP). The program’s mission is to develop the skills...
PROCON Celebrates Groundbreaking for ‘Arts Alley’ Development
Concord, NH – Duprey Hospitality and PROCON recently celebrated the groundbreaking for Arts Alley, a development that will include a blend of restaurant, entertainment, and upscale event spaces. The redevelopment of the area adjoining the Bank of New Hampshire Stage on South Main Street in downtown Concord is scheduled for completion by April 1, 2025.
Former Listen director gets 21 months in prison for embezzlement
Kyle Fisher stole at least $239,000 from Listen by siphoning off funds from the organization’s bank accounts to which he had access. He spent the money on a $4,000-per-week gambling habit at a Massachusetts casino, prosecutors said. Read the story on VTDigger here: Former Listen director gets 21 months in prison for embezzlement.
Alexandra Eckersley trial video: Detective in Manchester's juvenile investigative unit (Part 2)
Joseph Vitale, a detective in the juvenile investigative unit of the Manchester Police Department, testifies at the trial of Alexandra Eckersley, who is accused of abandoning her baby in the woods in 2022. This is Part 2 of his testimony. See Part 1 here. WARNING: Some descriptions used during the...
Meet the New Hampshire athletes competing in Paris Olympics
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Team USA is made up of close to 600 athletes across 31 different sports for this year’s Olympics, including several with ties to the Granite State. Elle Purrier St. Pierre (Track and Field) of University of New Hampshire. Isalys Quiñones (Women's Basketball - Puerto Rico)...
SNHU announces winter 2024 President’s List
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) recently announced its Winter 2024 President’s List, which includes students from Whitesboro and surrounding areas. Monique Staley of Whitesboro, Shannon Brown of Gordonville and Yahaira Holt of Pilot Point were among the full-time undergraduate students who earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term. (The winter terms run from January to May.)
JetBlue plans major New England expansion
The airline is adding service to Manchester, N.H., expanding Florida routes, and adding vacation destinations. JetBlue is expanding its service throughout New England, adding flights to Boston Logan International Airport and launching service from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in New Hampshire. Manchester flights will launch in January, with service to Florida,...
New Hampshire housing trends and forecast show rising prices, limited inventory, legislative efforts, and robust market activity
The New Hampshire housing market in 2024 is marked by increasing home prices and a tight inventory. Here are some key points about the current forecasts and trends. Rising home prices: The median home price in New Hampshire has reached approximately $530,400, with an annual increase of around 10.3% to 16%, depending on the source. This surge is largely due to the limited supply of homes available for sale, which is driving up prices as demand remains strong.
A new NH law will investigate the impact of carbon offset sites on tax revenue
When you buy a plane ticket online, have you ever paid a few extra dollars to make up for your flight’s carbon footprint? That’s a carbon offset: a program that aims to counteract the environmental impact of a purchase. This is often done by protecting or planting trees,...
Coordinated campaign aims to crack down on speeders in Mass., N.H., and Maine
National highway administrators remind drivers to slow down and reach their destination safely. A regional task force organized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working with local law enforcement to stop speeding in its tracks. Officials from the NHTSA, law enforcement representatives, and highway safety officials from...
Manchester mom asks for help finding son's stolen shark backpack
MANCHESTER, N.H. — A Manchester mother is asking for help finding a stolen shark backpack that holds sentimental value to her son Leo. Katelyn Duart noticed on Wednesday morning that her car had been broken into and discovered a shoe and her 5-year-old son Leo’s shark backpack was missing.
Reading's win streak is snapped in New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, NH - Reading's win streak was snapped on Thursday night with the host New Hampshire finally earning a win in the series. The Fisher Cats walked it off with an RBI single for the 5-4 win. The Fightin Phils would score 3-runs in the second inning on a Leandro...
New Inductees into ‘Credit Union Women Making History: Herstory’ Are Announced
MANCHESTER, N.H.—America's Credit Union Museum (ACUM) has announced the the 2024 inductees to its exhibit "Credit Union Women Making History: Herstory." Saying it received “overwhelming response” to the inaugural Herstory initiative in 2022, the Museum said it established an annual recognition program to identify and celebrate outstanding women of the movement.
2 new polls show Harris surging past Trump in New Hampshire
Democrats and independents are rallying behind Harris in the Granite State. As Vice President Kamala Harris completes her first week essentially atop the Democratic ticket, she is surely receiving good news from the Granite State. Two new polls show her taking six-point leads over former President Donald Trump in New Hampshire, amid a surge in enthusiasm following Joe Biden’s decision to step aside and endorse Harris.
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