Racial Justice Activists Seek Answers on Claremont Boy’s Injuries

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

A social and racial justice group is calling on the Claremont Police Department to be more forthcoming with information about injuries suffered by an 8-year-old biracial boy last month.

The Valley News reports that a group of teenagers allegedly used racial slurs and placed a rope around the boy’s neck, before pushing him off a picnic table. The Claremont Police Chief told the Valley News that an investigation has been opened, but he could not provide details because the matter involves juveniles.   | More…

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Durham Considers Changing the Name of Columbus Day

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

During the Public Comments section of the Town Council meeting on February 6, 2017, Durham resident Neil Ferris spoke about a movement underway to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day. He said the New Hampshire State Legislature should join Vermont in this effort, and could use some nudging on this from Durham. He asked that this be placed on the Council’s agenda in the near future. | More…

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Congressman Proposes Bill to Control Speech

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Maryland Congressman Anthony Brown has proposed legislation that would force every American college to define rules for acceptable speech. It includes federal money for small schools that need assistance in meeting the laws reporting and enforcement requirements. Rules that, if not followed could result in schools losing other federal dollars.

The Supreme Court should save us all a lot of bother and drop Mr. Brown a note before he says another word.

Dear Congressman Brown. Please see emphasized text in item one.  US Constitution. Bill of Rights. First Amendment, | More…

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NH man crashes into wall, glass doorway, woman at Rochester pharmacy

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

A woman leaving a pharmacy is now in the hospital after being hit by a car that drove into the building, police said.

Around noon Sept. 8, the Rochester Police Department, Rochester Fire Department and Frisbie EMS responded to CARE Pharmacy for reports that a vehicle had driven into the building.

Upon arrival, the driver of the vehicle, Ryan Vansylvong, 22 of Dover, was found to be semi-alert. Witnesses told police he was having a medical event after the collision. | More…

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Why Are So Many N.H. Towns Split Up Into Villages?

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

All over New Hampshire, towns are divided into even smaller communities; Barnstead contains Center Barnstead, Barnstead Parade, and South Barnstead. There’s Conway, North Conway and Center Conway. Chocorua, South Tamworth, Wonalancet, and Whittier – are all part of the town of Tamworth.

This prompted a listener to our Only in New Hampshire series to write in and ask, why are so many towns split up this way? | More…

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Pumpkin pause: Council sends Keene festival back to committee

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

A scaled-down version of the once-renowned Keene Pumpkin Festival was put on hold Thursday night, when the City Council voted unanimously to reconsider its earlier license approval because of recent “party” chatter on social media surrounding the upcoming event. |  NH Angle

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Claremont Mandates Lead Screenings for Students

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

The parking lot was overflowing at Claremont’s back-to-school fair this year, held at a playing field just outside of downtown. Families with young kids checked out the fire truck and race cars, and visited booths offering back-to-school info, giveaways and games.

One booth had a freebie no child was begging for: free on-site lead tests. | More…

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Conway NH corn maze carved to honor Patriots quarterback Tom Brady

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

CONWAY, N.H. — A New Hampshire farm is honoring five-time Super Bowl Champion quarterback Tom Brady in the only way it knows how: building a corn maze of him!. Sherman Farm in East Conway, New Hampshire designed this year’s maze featuring an outline of Brady and the team’s five Lombardi trophies. |WCVB

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Durham, NH Post Office Painting Called Demeaning

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — For decades, a colorful mural of New Hampshire‘s earliest settlers hauling logs, frolicking through the snow and walking through town has greeted visitors at a post office in the state.

But one image on the 16-panel artwork of a Native American posing menacingly with a settler’s house in the distance — and the words “Cruel Adversity” below it — has sparked controversy in Durham, a mostly white and affluent town that is home to the University of New Hampshire. There are no other images of Native Americans on the mural. | More…

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UNH researchers: campus sexual violence affects academics

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

DURHAM, N.H. – Sexual assault on a college campus can cause a considerable number of physical and emotional issues for the victim. While much needed programs, and past studies, have predominately focused on the mental health effects of such violent acts on students, new research by the University of New Hampshire shows that aggressive sexual acts can also adversely impact school work and overall college experience. | More…

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