Category Archives: New Hampshire News

Police: Student allegedly made threat against Somersworth high school

SOMERSWORTH, N.H. (AP) — Police in New Hampshire say a student allegedly threatened to commit a mass shooting at Somersworth High School. Somersworth police said Tuesday they had received information that the student had threatened he or she was going … Continue reading

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NH officer taking command of ballistic-missile sub

When Manchester Memorial High School’s hockey team won the state championship in 1995, William Filip was a defenseman. Now he’s defending the entire nation. In a ceremony on Friday, Filip, 40, will take command of the USS Alabama, a ballistic-missile … Continue reading

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Clean that Cannon, Claudette

I mentioned in the last piece the jeweler whose daily carry pistol was so dirty it wouldn’t fire. So, let’s talk about cleaning. (Nooooooo!) A firearm is a tool, a relatively simple machine, that should be maintained so as not … Continue reading

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Minor (minor) Earhtquake in Exeter New Hampshire

  Exeter, NH – Loud noise and shaking 10-15 seconds Hampton, NH – At 9:30 today (2/15/18) I felt the house tremble for a couple seconds. It made me think at first that the garage fell down & the dogs were alerted … Continue reading

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Regulatory reform picks up steam in New Hampshire legislature

Dealing with bureaucracy can be a drag, both in the emotional sense and in the way it can slow you down like an anchor. New Hampshire officials are hoping to reduce that negative impression in their state through a series … Continue reading

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In New Hampshire, Only the Illusion of GOP Control of State Government

On paper, the GOP controls every branch of State government in New Hampshire except the judiciary. But the reality is that in the aggregate the State has moved leftward despite nominal GOP control of the political branches. | Keep Reading … Continue reading

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New Hampshire ranked ‘Best State’ for Online Dating

If you struggle with online dating, you’re not alone — but a new survey suggests that some states are better for online dating than others. All Home Connections, an authorized AT&T retailer, looked at the online dating landscape in every state and, based on a … Continue reading

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Some see lower-cost energy as essential to New Hampshire’s economic future

Some New Hampshire businesses and lawmakers see expansion of natural gas pipelines as key to firing up economic growth, but others familiar with the state’s energy history warn that the idea is no panacea for the business climate. | Keep … Continue reading

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Lawsuit may backfire on Powerball winner who wants to remain anonymous

A woman who won a half-billion-dollar Powerball is suing the New Hampshire Lottery Commission because she wants to remain anonymous, but at least one prominent lawyer who has represented past big winners says the suit could backfire on her. | … Continue reading

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New Hampshire may make trespassing chickens an offence for their owner

In one of those classic “only in America” moves that is sure to ruffle some feathers, a US state is considering a Bill that would make trespassing chickens an offense for their owners. Under the proposal, before the New Hampshire … Continue reading

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