Daily Archives: May 2, 2017

Firms to spend millions on PFOA water buildouts

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

The NH Department of Environmental Services will be holding two public meetings over the next week about separate agreements with Textile Coated International and Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics to fund design work on potential public water line extensions to residences in … Continue reading →

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The Identity Crisis Of The Republican Party

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

The past election sent a very strong, clear message regarding the direction in which the people of New Hampshire wished their elected officials to take this great state. For the first time in over a decade, the Republicans are the … Continue reading →

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Nashua attorney asks court to dismiss spending cap lawsuit

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

A city attorney is denying allegations that aldermen violated the city charter when they recently adopted a city ordinance that will allow the annual budget to exceed the spending cap without the required 10 votes. In court documents, Steve Bolton, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday declared ‘University of New Hampshire Day

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Gov. Chris Sununu (soo-NOO’-noo) is declaring Tuesday “University of New Hampshire Day” in honor of the school’s 150th anniversary. More… | AP Get Updates on Twitter @NewMediaMilitia or @nhstevemacd

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Lebanon Considers Smoking Ban

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Smoking in parks and outside of public buildings would be restricted under a municipal smoking ordinance under consideration.The City Council is scheduled on Wednesday to discuss a proposal that would prohibit smoking in roughly a dozen public spaces, including…More *| … Continue reading →

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Merrimack tip aids police in Mass. shooting threat

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Police in Massachusetts — with an assist from Merrimack law enforcement personnel — apprehended a woman on Monday who allegedly made threats over social media to shoot a person at random. Authorities had asked the public to look out for … Continue reading →

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