Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
NH Border checkpoint nets 8 illegal immigrant arrests, seizure of marijuana
WOODSTOCK — A U.S. Customs and Border Protection checkpoint along Interstate 93 southbound resulted in the arrests of eight illegal immigrants and marijuana being seized. The checkpoint was set up along the same straightaway as one that was held over a … Continue reading
Keene mayor proposes crackdown on owners of disorderly properties
Mayor Kendall W. Lane’s proposed ordinance would fine landlords if police are called to one of their properties for noise complaints, fighting and other violations more than three times in a year. He said he does not yet know how … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Property Rights
Tagged Keene, Landlords, Noise, Renters
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An Opinion on Gun Control
The average number of people shot in a mass shooting event when the shooter is stopped by law enforcement: 14. The average number of people shot in a mass shooting event when the shooter is stopped by civilians: 2.5. The … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Culture, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Gun Control, Las Vegas, Newtown
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Tuftonboro’s Noxious Lawsuit, Part of National Trend
“These lawsuits are an absurd practice and noxious to open government.” That’s how the Associated Press quotes University of Kansas journalism professor Jonathan Peters, speaking about a troubling trend in recent years of government bodies suing citizens who seek disclosure … Continue reading
Portsmouth officials defend property revaluation
PORTSMOUTH — Portsmouth officials defended their recent revaluation of residential and commercial properties during a city council workshop Monday evening. Finance Director Judie Belanger said despite the beliefs of some residents who have reached out to her department, commercial property owners … Continue reading
Sex Trafficking Ring Run by Two NH Women Busted
Sonya Palic (a.k.a. Chloe), 46, of Manchester, and Sonya Palic (a.k.a. Red), 46, of Bedford allegedly arranged for women to meet with men, either for “in-calls” or “out-calls” at hotels, to provide commercial sexual services in exchange for cash. | … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Crime, New Hampshire News
Tagged Bedford, Manchester, Sex Trafficking, Sonya Palic
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High court declines to hear fishing monitor case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear New Hampshire fisherman David Goethel’s case that challenged the federal government’s ability to force commercial fishermen to pay the costs of at-sea monitoring. The rejection by the Supreme Court is the … Continue reading
NH Journal: Congress Fails to Reauthorize Federal Perkins Loan Program
Perkins loans were formerly available to undergraduate, graduate, or professional students enrolled full-time or part-time at a one of the 1,400 colleges participating in the program. The loan is set at a five percent interest rate and is issued by the college … Continue reading
New Hampshire House Freedom Caucus Comments on Speaker Jasper’s Effort to Tear Apart Republican Party
Concord — The New Hampshire House Freedom Caucus (NHHFC) today offered the following comments in response to House Speaker Shawn Jasper’s efforts to split the Republican Party through division. WMUR reported that Jasper told NHGOP Chair Jeanne Forrester that “no … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News, Republicans
Tagged Free State Project, NHHFC, Shawn Jasper
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Chuck Douglas Resigns as N.H. House legal counsel
Former Supreme Court judge and U.S. Congressman Chuck Douglas resigned from his position as legal counsel of the New Hampshire House on Monday, according to Speaker Shawn Jasper. Douglas, 74 of Bow, has served in the role since 2014, according to a … Continue reading
The New Media Militia 