Tag Archives: Veterans

Veterans cemetery considered in northern New Hampshire

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

STARK, N.H. (AP) — Officials are looking into creating a second state veterans cemetery, this one in northern New Hampshire. New Hampshire established its veterans cemetery in Boscawen 20 years ago. Officials are looking at about 20 acres in the … Continue reading →

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County tears down Roadside memorial to veterans, town rebuilds it

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

A local community is making a bold move after a roadside memorial honoring veterans was taken down in Preston. King County road crews took down a “years-old display” of American and POW flags in the town of Preston after someone … Continue reading →

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Gov. Sununu Signs Veterans Court Bill into Law

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Governor Chris Sununu has signed legislation to establish uniform guidelines for the state’s veterans courts. Veterans courts give some vets grappling with mental health or drug use problems a chance to solve them without going to jail. | More… | NHPR

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Dems view vets as strong candidates in bid to retake House

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Steve Mac Donald

Looking ahead to next year’s elections, Democrats are trying to recruit at least two dozen military veterans to challenge Republican incumbents. They argue that candidates with military on their resumes appeal to independent voters and can help the party break … Continue reading →

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