Daily Archives: April 21, 2017

Senate Bill 247: Universal Testing of Children to Screen for Lead

Rich started the hour by informing his listeners about Senate Bill 247.  He spoke about universal testing of children to screen for lead and pointed out that the Government tends to find the more difficult solutions to problems.  He then … Continue reading

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NH Senate embraces deregulation of hair braiding

The State Senate took a giant step Thursday toward New Hampshire ending a mandate that those who braid hair must receive a state license to do so. Without debate, senators made a minor change before they endorsed a bipartisan, House-passed … Continue reading

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4/20 pot celebrations marked by arrests at U.S. Capitol

Marijuana smoke-ins, street parties and concerts marked the informal 4/20 pot holiday across the country on Thursday, but police spoiled one cannabis event near the U.S. Capitol with arrests and seizure of joints. To boos from onlookers, U.S. Capitol police … Continue reading

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NH Prison closes its rec field because protest sign (Goffstown)

I try to stand on a public hiking trail near the New Hampshire State Prison for Women. I have a full video rig plus a rattlesnake flag and a sign reading “Let my people go / NHFree.com.” Stay tuned to … Continue reading

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WMUR-TV meteorologist Hayley LaPoint gives birth to baby girl

After WMUR-TV meteorologist Hayley LaPoint revealed on air and online that she and her husband had had three miscarriages over the past two years, her pregnancy was followed closely by many viewers. The station announced Wednesday that her baby girl, … Continue reading

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LGBTQ+ Pancake breakfast 2017

No Waffles? Where’s the inclusiveness and diversity? For 25 years, the UNH LGBTQ+ and allied community has celebrated its progress and its heroes in creating a better campus climate for everyone. On April 18th, 200 people gathered in the MUB … Continue reading

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Bullet blasts through New Hampshire woman’s car window

A New Hampshire mother of two says a bullet came flying through the windshield her car while her young children were in the backseat. Investigators in Epping, New Hampshire are trying to figure out where the bullet came from that … Continue reading

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