Category Archives: Union Leader
Keeping you in the dark: Public school blackout
In Nashua, the public was told nothing when the principal and vice principal of Ledge Street Elementary were suddenly not in school, replaced by two assistant superintendents. There, the school department initially did not even acknowledge that the two were … Continue reading
Former Exeter High counselor indicted in sexual assault
BRENTWOOD — A former Exeter High School guidance counselor has been indicted on charges she sexually assaulted a female student. Kristie S. Torbick, 37, of Lee, was indicted this month by a Rockingham County grand jury on two counts of … Continue reading
Mortgage broker Michael Gill ordered to immediately yank billboard messages
BRENTWOOD — A judge gave mortgage broker Michael Gill until 11:59 p.m. Friday to remove any statements accusing lawyer Alex Walker Jr. of attempted murder from electronic billboard signs, the internet, and anywhere else where they’ve been published. More… *| … Continue reading
Former Phillip sExeter admissions officer gets suspended 1-year jail sentence for molesting prospective student
BRENTWOOD — Former Phillips Exeter Academy admissions officer Arthur Peekel was given a one-year suspended jail sentence and will have to register as a sex offender after pleading guilty Friday to molesting a prospective student in 1973. More… *| UL … Continue reading
Marlow police chief found guilty in sex assault trial
A former Marlow police chief was convicted of four counts out of five counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault the conclusion of his trial in Cheshire County Superior Court on Thursday afternoon. Robert Chambers, 65, of Swanzey, stood trial this … Continue reading
Trump taps Gardner for ‘election integrity’ panel
Bwahahahaha..haha..ha…Bwahahahaha! Sorry, Bill Gardner, Election Integrity…too funny. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order establishing an “election integrity” commission, featuring New Hampshire Secretary of State Bill Gardner, to examine voting procedures and steps to preserve the integrity … Continue reading
DOT crew sucks up handgun while cleaning North Hampton catch basin
NORTH HAMPTON – State highway workers got a big surprise when they sucked up a handgun and a holster while cleaning out a catch basin on Route 1. The unusual find was made Friday and immediately reported to police, who … Continue reading
NH Woman Fakes Vehicle Registration With Sharp Cheddar Cheese Label
Alexandria Police Chief Donald Sullivan said the inspection sticker — bearing a large number 7 from a grocery store flier — caught his eye. He pulled over the car, and the driver ended up facing four misdemeanors, including driving with … Continue reading
Nashua man was going 129 mph on I-93 in Bow
A Nashua man who police said was clocked going 129 mph in his Audi A4 on Interstate 93 North Sunday afternoon was arrested on a charge of reckless operation. More… *| UL *Print media sites may limit content or require … Continue reading
Warner gun range plan sparks regional response
A proposed indoor gun range here is prompting the town next door, Hopkinton, to weigh in. Last month, the project was deemed to have a regional impact by the Warner Planning Board, meaning that Hopkinton and the Central New Hampshire … Continue reading