Category Archives: New Hampshire News

Epsom Fire captain resigns after Sexual Harassment Claims Go Nowhere

A fire department captain has resigned after raising doubts about the leadership of Fire Chief R. Stewart Yeaton. “This is not a day I wanted to come,” Matt Moulton told selectmen Monday night. In his resignation letter, Moulton said he … Continue reading

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AG: Carfentanil Kills 3 in N.H.

New Hampshire state officials have confirmed the first deaths in the state from carfentanil, the most potent form of the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Carfentanil is commonly used as an elephant tranquilizer.Two men in Manchester died from the drug on March … Continue reading

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Statistics: Shawn Jasper’s So-Called leadership

When a committee recommendation and the House Republican Alliance (HRA) recommendation differed, the rank and file (non-leadership) Republicans followed the HRA on 87% of the votes. When the committee and the NH Liberty Alliance (NHLA) differed, rank and file (non-leadership) … Continue reading

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The NH Lawmaker Who Secretly Created Reddit’s Women-Hating ‘Red Pill’

The homegrown son of a preacher, 31-year-old Robert Fisher is a Republican who represents New Hampshire’s Belknap County District 9. In addition to his legislative duties, Fisher owns a local computer repair franchise, and in his spare time, seems to … Continue reading

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Future Of Rochester Fair Unclear Amid Financial Struggles

New Hampshire’s annual 10-day fair in Rochester may have to shut down after 141 years of operation. Due to declining attendance and high expenses, the fair is about $1 million short of being able to open as planned this September. … Continue reading

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Windsor-Area Schools Face Critical Consolidation Meeting

Unable to reach agreement on a school consolidation plan after 18 months of work, the Act 46 Study Committee of the Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union could vote to disband when it meets tonight, allowing Windsor and West Windsor to pursue … Continue reading

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Q&A with Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Steve Marchand

Earlier this month, Democrat Steve Marchand announced he would run for governor in 2018. It’s only three months into Republican Gov. Chris Sununu’s term, which is why Marchand’s announcement was surprising. … NH Journal spoke with Marchand shortly after his announcement to discuss … Continue reading

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AFP to Protest Rep Shea-Porter Plan to Jeopardize Medicare

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2017 CONTACT: Greg Moore (603)303-9297 Gmoore@afphq.org Americans for Prosperity to Protest Rep. Shea-Porter Plan to Jeopardize Medicare Expanding Medicare to young adults puts seniors’ healthcare at risk. PORTSMOUTH – Americans for Prosperity – New Hampshire … Continue reading

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NHPR’s “Coverage” of Ray Buckley’s Frivolous Ethics Complaint Against Sununu

“…hack-extraordinaire John DiStaso …wrote a follow-up to his original story about Ray Buckley’s nothing-burger of an ethics complaint when there was nothing to follow up on. Casey McDermott of New Hampshire Public Radio pulled a DiStaso yesterday, reporting that there … Continue reading

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Manchester lifts voluntary water use restrictions

Voluntary water use restrictions in the city have been lifted, after the Manchester Water Works Board of Water Commissioners announced it is lifting any voluntary limitations due to rising levels at two local bodies of water. More… | New Hampshire.com … Continue reading

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