Category Archives: New Hampshire News
Lawmaker who resigned says he feared for safety
A Republican lawmaker in New Hampshire who was criticized for creating a misogynistic online forum says he resigned from the House because he was concerned about his safety as well as the safety of his family. More… | AP
SAU Board Likely to Decide Metzler’s Raise Tonight
SAU 55’s board will be discussing Superintendent Metzler’s evaluation tonight. Usually, at this time the conversation also includes decisions on his raise and bonus. It is always possible in these discussions that other contractual issues could be opened as well. … Continue reading
UPDATE: Rep. Fisher resigns in wake of ‘Red Pill’ scandal
The embattled state lawmaker who was outed as the founder of a controversial online forum has resigned, House Speaker Shawn Jasper said in a statement. Rep. Robert Fisher’s resignation was effective at noon Wednesday, shortly after the House voted to … Continue reading
Town Tuitioning Bill Advances
Yesterday Senate Bill 8, one of this year’s town tuitioning bills, made a major advancement as it passed with amendment #1786 in a 13 to 6 House Education Committee vote. It received bipartisan support with all Republicans and two Democrats, … Continue reading
Is Free Speech Doomed at UNH
While Huddleston’s tenure was littered with PR disasters, the first amendment still had a pinky hold on campus. Huddleston has announced his retirement this year. With his departure, who will champion the cause for Free Speech? More… | GraniteGrok
Nashua Woman accused of identity fraud may’ve used 6 aliases
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — A woman attempting to work with the city of Nashua, New Hampshire, as a volunteer grant writer has been charged with identity fraud and police are investigating the possibility that she’s used six aliases in a … Continue reading
Fisher Should Resign
I think Skyfall was the best Bond movie ever. The recent reporting by Daily Beast asserting that Representative Robert Fisher remains involved with the infamous Red Pill forum reminds me of a scene from Skyfall in which the villain, Silva, hacks … Continue reading
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