Daily Archives: September 12, 2017

Nashua ‘Safe Stations’: 800+ Opioid Addicts Get Help

The Nashua Safe Stations program, which connects opioid addicts with recovery help at city fire stations, recently reached another milestone. As of the end of August, the program has served more than 800 people since launching in November, according to … Continue reading

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New Hampshire Apple Picking Guide 2017

Apple picking is one of everyone’s favorite fall activities. Between that, visiting pumpkin patches, and seeing the leaves change, fall has plenty of opportunities for you to have fun as the weather begins to cool down. If you’re in New … Continue reading

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For fifth consecutive year, NH workers’ comp costs fall

Workers’ compensation costs have gone down by double digits in New Hampshire, meaning that most employers will see their premium rates go down next year – as they have for the past five years. But the latest rate cuts will … Continue reading

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Durham Delays Decision to Bail on “Columbus Day”

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — Town councilors in New Hampshire are holding off on a new resolution to create a new town holiday honoring European explorers and Native Americans on the same day as Columbus Day. Durham’s town council was considering … Continue reading

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Incumbents Line Up To Run Again In Concord

CONCORD, NH — Filings for Concord’s municipal races began on Sept. 8, 2017, and run through next Monday and, if the current crop of candidates is any indication, it is going to be another sleepy election in the city in November. At the … Continue reading

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Sununu pushing to name bridge after former GOP councilor

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (soo-NOO’-noo) says he will introduce legislation to rename a bridge in Portsmouth after former Republican Executive Councilor Ruth Griffin. Griffin says she thought the Republican governor was joking when he mentioned … Continue reading

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