Category Archives: New Hampshire News
N.H. State House Leaders To Lobbyists: You’re Covered By Anti-Harassment Policies, Too
All State House lobbyists got a first-of-its-kind letter from leaders of the New Hampshire House and Senate last week, detailing the Legislature’s sexual harassment policies and reporting procedures. Its message was simple: Lobbyists should know they’re covered by those policies, too, and … Continue reading
New hope for Jerry Delemus’ release from prison after judge dismisses Bundy charges
Criminal charges have been dropped against a Nevada rancher accused of leading an armed uprising against federal authorities. The dropped charges are raising questions as to what will happen to a New Hampshire man who was sentenced to prison for … Continue reading
New Hampshire wants you to help them count their turkeys
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Forget counting sheep. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department wants you to count turkeys. The department is asking the public to report sightings of wild turkeys for its annual winter flock survey . The online survey asks … Continue reading
Mt. Washington Breaks Cold Record Set 9 Days Ago
The Mount Washington Observatory reported early Saturday that the summit tied for second-coldest place on earth, at a brisk -36 degrees Fahrenheit. | Keep Reading at NHPR
New Year’s Resolution for NH Politicians – Stop Lying to Voters
January 1st is usually a day of reflection for many people over the previous year. It’s also a day where people create New Year’s Resolutions to make some sort of change in the new year. Political Buzz decided it might be … Continue reading
Freeze Frame: Extreme Cold To Stick Around in N.H.
The extreme cold led to some dramatic winter scenes across the state, and at the seacoast, where the cold temperature over the Atlantic Ocean created “sea smoke,” or frost smoke, as the photos above show. | More at NHPR
Study: New Hampshire’s government workforce 7th most productive in U.S.
A new study conducted by Key Policy Data, a data analytics company, might give taxpayers a better idea of what they’re getting in exchange for the cut of their income they see delivered to the government. The study, titled “Private … Continue reading
Frost Heaves In December? Uh-oh…
In all my years I have never seen frost heaves in December. They usually start appearing in late February or early March as the sun gets stronger and the daytime temperatures rise above freezing, but not in late December. | Read More … Continue reading
Marijuana Policy To Be Debated At N.H. Statehouse
In September, possessing three-fourths of an ounce of marijuana became a violation rather than a crime. Those caught get a $100 fine and no jail time. But before the law changed, people were arrested for having this amount and that … Continue reading
Hanover on Top of a Volcano?
In an article entitled Huge Bubble of Hot Rock May Be Rising Under New England, National Geographic Magazine says that “the discovery is a sign that it may be time to rethink the region’s geology.” We’ll enter the headline in the … Continue reading