Category Archives: New Hampshire News

NH Primary Source: Democrats, Republicans gear up for more special elections

Democrats are looking to parlay the momentum of recent legislative special election victories into wins in upcoming contests in several Republican districts. The NHGOP, meanwhile, is hoping to rebound. To recap, Democrat Edie Des Marais won an upset victory in … Continue reading

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Girard at Large: On Air News Read for August 3, 2017

That’s what Manchester Police Chief Nick Willard had to say during an interview on the Girard at Large Radio Show on Tuesday.  Willard voiced frustration with property owners who failed to maintain their properties and ignored citations issued by city … Continue reading

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NH man arrested after allegedly trying to meet a 15-year-old for sexual acts

LEBANON — NH man arrested by Lebanon Police on charges of attempted human trafficking of a 15-year-old girl and certain use of prohibited computer services Tuesday afternoon. Richard Byrne, 58, of Newbury, allegedly used Craigslist to meet with what he … Continue reading

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Rye police investigating sex assaults involving minors

Police are investigating two reports of sex assaults involving juveniles, said Police Chief Kevin Walsh. One report was made July 19 and the second was filed July 23, according to the town’s public police log. Both reports were made at … Continue reading

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NH vehicle inspection stickers getting new location, new look

The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles announced Tuesday that starting Oct. 1 inspection stickers will be affixed to the lower, driver side corner of a vehicle’s windshield. This change was prompted by many newer model vehicles being equipped with … Continue reading

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Rip Current Threat Issued for Beaches in New Hampshire

The National Weather Service has issued a warning about dangerous rip currents on the North Shore of Massachusetts and in parts of New Hampshire. At Hampton Beach, beach goers have already seen strong rip currents this summer. Last week, dozens … Continue reading

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Why Does N.H. Still Require Annual Car Inspections?

“Why do we put up with the onerous yearly auto inspection? Half of the states, including California, don’t have it. And their accident rate isn’t high.”  … So, first thing: It’s actually more than half of states that lack an … Continue reading

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Whistleblowers, Veterans Criticize VA Bureaucracy

Complaints about obstructive bureaucracy in the Veterans Health Administration dominated a discussion Monday afternoon between veterans and doctors who blew the whistle on problems at the Manchester VA. The Boston Globe first reported on complaints lodged by doctors that the Manchester VA … Continue reading

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Girard at Large: On Air News Read for July 31, 2017

While the numbers for July aren’t final quite yet, Manchester Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Officer Christopher Hickey has released updated statistics on the opioid crisis as of yesterday.  He decided to go into the office to do some paperwork … Continue reading

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The New Media Militia Top 5 for the Week Ending 7/30/17

Here are the past weeks more viewed, clicked, or shared posts. 5. Ex-Exeter Guidance Counselor Kristie Torbick Faces More Sexual Assault Charges 4. Man at Belmont gun range dies from self-inflicted shot to head in ‘tragic accident’ 3.Chris Sununu Signs SB 44 Prohibiting NH … Continue reading

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