Category Archives: Around New England
NH Senate votes down push to switch N.H.’s time zone
Sorry, Prince Edward Island – you’re a lovely place but your time zone is not for us.That was the message Thursday from the New Hampshire state Senate, which decided, 15-7, that we shouldn’t switch to the time zone that covers … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Legislation, New Hampshire News
Tagged NH Senate, Time Zone
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New Hampshire’s Economy Continues to Set the Pace In New England
New Hampshire’s economic output grew by 3 percent in 2016, the fourth-highest rate in the country. More… A new report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the state’s finance and insurance sector helped fuel that performance, along with gains … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Economy/Economics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Economy, GDP, Growth
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FairPoint upgrades broadband service in 13 NH towns
FairPoint Communications has completed the broadband expansion projects in 13 New Hampshire towns, providing them with faster speeds and in some cases first-time access to its 18,000-mile fiber-optic network, the largest fully-owned and managed fiber-based network in northern New England. More… … Continue reading
Vermont Poised to Legalize Pot
Montpelier — With a historic vote on Wednesday, the Vermont Legislature became the first in the country to send a marijuana legalization bill to its governor.The House passed the latest version of a legalization proposal on a vote of 79-66. … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Culture, Drugs
Tagged Decriminalization, Marijuana, S 22, Vermont
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DOT crew sucks up handgun while cleaning North Hampton catch basin
NORTH HAMPTON – State highway workers got a big surprise when they sucked up a handgun and a holster while cleaning out a catch basin on Route 1. The unusual find was made Friday and immediately reported to police, who … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Handgun, New Hampshire.com, NH-DOT
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NH Woman Fakes Vehicle Registration With Sharp Cheddar Cheese Label
Alexandria Police Chief Donald Sullivan said the inspection sticker — bearing a large number 7 from a grocery store flier — caught his eye. He pulled over the car, and the driver ended up facing four misdemeanors, including driving with … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Alexandria, Arrest, Cheesy, Police
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Nashua man was going 129 mph on I-93 in Bow
A Nashua man who police said was clocked going 129 mph in his Audi A4 on Interstate 93 North Sunday afternoon was arrested on a charge of reckless operation. More… *| UL *Print media sites may limit content or require … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Bow, Dominguez Salazar, Nashua, Speeding
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Men Slashed Multiple Tires Outside Salem New Hampshire Convenience Store
Two New Hampshire men are facing charges in connection with a vandalism spree on Friday outside a Salem convenience store. Police said they responded to the M & N Borderline Beverage on South Broadway at 8:37 p.m. after the owner, … Continue reading
York voters to decide on retail pot ban
Question 1 on the town’s May 20 special general referendum warrant would outright ban any retail operations as outlined in the law. This includes storefronts, bar-like “social clubs” and marijuana cultivation facilities. People would still be able to grow plants … Continue reading
Car without hits parked Laconia police cruiser, flees
Someone at the Union leader lost their mind for several minutes, just after 11 AM. That’s an actual headline. Car without hits parked Laconia police cruiser, flees. Find another at the link. | GraniteGrok
Posted in Around New England, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Headlines, Humor, Union Leader
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The New Media Militia 