Category Archives: New Hampshire News

Hampstead man indicted on Section 8 fraud, forgeries …

HAMPSTEAD — A Hampstead man has been charged with multiple counts of fraud and forgery in order to obtain Section 8 benefits for tenants in his Lawrence apartment buildings. Edward Bonaccorsi, 54, was indicted Wednesday by an Essex County grand … Continue reading

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Commuter Rail Push In New Hampshire Ignores What Tourists Want and Need

Today, in a letter to the editor of New Hampshire Business Review, Peter J. Griffin, the NH Railroad Revitalization Association President, considers what at first appears to be a rhetorical question. “How will tourists get to New Hampshire?” How is … Continue reading

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Ruger issues recall of new Mark IV pistol

I guess they should have built them in New Hampshire. Sturm Ruger & Co. is recalling nearly all of its Mark IV pistols because the company says they could sometimes fire accidentally. The guns are not manufactured in the Connecticut-based … Continue reading

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Police swarm Hampton NH house, arrest ‘violent fugitive’

HAMPTON — Police in SWAT gear with guns drawn swarmed a home on Fairfield Drive Thursday afternoon in a seven-hour standoff with a man authorities described as a “violent fugitive” wanted in connection with an armed robbery and assault in … Continue reading

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Sununu taps Robert Scott to Head NHDES

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Gov. Chris Sununu has chosen a state energy regulator to lead New Hampshire’s Department of Environmental Services after withdrawing his last nominee who was criticized for a lack of experience. Robert Scott currently serves as a … Continue reading

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Prosecutors drop rape charges against former Proctor Academy student

The Merrimack County Attorney’s office has dismissed its case against a former Proctor Academy student accused of sexual assault. Derek Tillotson, 20, of Bow was scheduled to stand trial this week in Merrimack County Superior Court in Concord on three … Continue reading

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Abandoned baby gators lead to Manchester man’s arrest

MANCHESTER — A city man is charged with a violation for illegally possessing two alligators. Jacob R. Bourque, 20, was picked up in Epping Wednesday after a warrant was issued for his arrest. New Hampshire Fish and Game Conservation Officer … Continue reading

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Gov. Chris Sununu to attend White House ‘infrastructure summit

Gov. Chris Sununu will be traveling to a few high-profile out-of-state events this week: an “infrastructure summit” hosted by the Trump administration in Washington and another retreat hosted by former presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Transportation Commissioner Victoria Sheehan will accompany … Continue reading

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NH State Police conducting sobriety checkpoint in Lakes Region …

NEW HAMPTON — The New Hampshire State Police will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint in the town of New Hampton beginning Friday. In a continued effort to decrease the incidents of drinking and driving, the State Police said they were … Continue reading

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NH Governor Signs Bill Protecting Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency From Regulation!

On Friday, New Hampshire’s new governor John Sununu signed a bill, HB 436, which makes NH the first state to explicitly protect cryptocurrency like Bitcoin from regulation! This is a historic day and this move clearly positions New Hampshire as … Continue reading

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