Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
NH House panel recommends passage of bill to tighten voting identification requirements
The House Election Law Committee voted 11-9 that Senate Bill 3 ought to pass the full House when it goes to the floor, most likely on June 1. In the committee vote, all those who voted in favor of passage … Continue reading
Off-Duty Manchester Police Officer Accused in Hit-And-Run Accident
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — Police in Manchester, New Hampshire, say an officer who was off duty is accused in a hit-and-run accident that injured a pedestrian. Police said 31-year-old Officer Steven Cornacchia, of Manchester, a four-year member of the department, … Continue reading
Chairman: Volley of paperwork delays Warner gun range decision
After a month and a half of debate, interested parties are not done weighing in on whether an indoor gun range and retail store should come to Warner.But those parties will have to wait until next month, as the Warner … Continue reading
Mount Washington Gets Record 33 Inches of Snow in 38 Hours.
The rain that fell in Southern New Hampshire over the weekend turned into 33 inches of snow on Mount Washington, a record total.The Mount Washington Weather Observatory recorded 38 hours of continuous snowfall over the weekend totaling 33.3 inches of … Continue reading
New Hampshire Democrats have absolutely nothing to offer voters
Every day it seems there’s some faux outrage or another coming from Democrats in New Hampshire. They supported Obamacare that was passed based on their own lies and as a result, Granite Staters lost their health insurance, doctors, and even … Continue reading
‘This is how we’re going to kill your wife’
That’s the message Rep. Tom Garrett (R-Va.) said he received in a series of recent threats that targeted him, his family and even, at one point, his dog. And it’s the reason, he said, that his town hall here in … Continue reading
Massachusetts Lawmakers Weigh Tax On Soda
BOSTON (AP) — Lawmakers on Beacon Hill are joining activists in other states pushing for taxes on sodas that they say will ease the rise in obesity-related diseases and bring in money for programs aimed at improving the health of … Continue reading
DeLemus loses bid to withdraw guilty plea for 2014 Nevada standoff
A Rochester man’s motion to withdraw his guilty plea in connection with a 2014 standoff involving federal agents and Nevada cattle rancher, Cliven Bundy, has been denied by a Nevada judge. Gerald “Jerry” DeLemus’ sentencing hearing has been continued to … Continue reading
Anheuser-Busch announces $11 million NH brewery expansion
MERRIMACK, N.H. (AP) — Anheuser-Busch has announced a multimillion-dollar expansion at one of its breweries in New Hampshire, eying growth in expanding craft or specialty beers. The brewery in Merrimack will receive the $11.3 million expansion, allowing construction of new … Continue reading
Cop tells me 2 conflicting stories in 15 seconds
‘Goffstown PD tries to serve me with an apparent no trespass order which would prevent me from visiting the local prison. My “infraction?” Holding a “Let my people go” sign while just outside the prison grounds.’ | Ridley Report