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3 weeks ago
Bomb threat reported at Pelham Post Office
Police are currently investigating after receiving a report late Sunday of suspicious object which resulted in the area being evacuated.
3 weeks ago
Manchester man arrested after armed bookstore robbery
Police say Christopher Webber showed a knife Saturday morning and then ran off with a tip jar before being located near the Hanover Street Chophouse.
3 weeks ago
Body of Allenstown man pulled from Merrimack River
Authorities say the body of Jeremiah Wiley was pulled from the Merrimack River after he went missing Saturday night.
3 weeks ago
Teacher contract on the ballot in Merrimack
Voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide a number topic including a teacher's salaries, and rather large purchase aimed at shaping the town's future.
3 weeks ago
Rochester man accused of DUI in connection with fatal crash in VT
Authorities say Gabriel Vestal taken to an area hospital with minor injuries, while the FedEx driver Andrew Pott died at the scene.
3 weeks ago
New Study finds Property taxes vary widely across New Hampshire communities
Over the past three years cities and towns have seen the biggest jump in property taxes in 15 years.
3 weeks ago
New Hampshire State Police arrest Portsmouth man after car and foot pursuit
Dashawn White is charged with Reckless Conduct with a Deadly Weapon and Operating as a Habitual Offender.
3 weeks ago
Office of Child Advocate increases oversight of the Sununu Youth Service Center
Officials says they're increasing their oversight of the Manchester facility following an investigation into reports of abuse including an instance where a child suffered a broken bone.
3 weeks ago
House embraces bill to increase penalty for refusing a Drunk-driving test
In a vote of 259 to 94 lawmakers Thursday backed a bill that would increase the suspension of a person's license from 6 to 9 months in the event they refuse to take a blood-alcohol test,
3 weeks ago
Lawmakers debate bill that allows families to challenge learning materials in public schools
Supporters of Senate Bill 434 say families would be able to file complaints related to materials they believe would be harmful to kids.
3 weeks ago
Threats made against 4 school districts deemed not credible
Police departments increased their presence at schools Wednesday.
3 weeks ago
Franklin teachers concerned their salaries still aren’t competitive with neighboring districts
Under the new collective agreement for the 2026-2027 school year, wages would increase from 8.5% to 13%,
3 weeks ago
Manchester man indicted for bomb threat in 2024
Authorities say Christopher Pina called a business and told the person on the other end of the line "There is a f**ng bomb in your building."
3 weeks ago
Discussion on Suicide Barriers on Piscataqua River Bridge moves forward
Discussions about increasing suicide prevention barriers began last year after three suicide attempts occurred within a 24-hour period.
3 weeks ago
NH State Senator ending a 22 year career
The Senator has several legislative achievements including the bipartisan expansion of Medicaid for low-income adults;
3 weeks ago
Nashua Fire Rescue mourns the passing of Fire Alarm Supervisor Samantha Allen
Department officials say Allen was deeply passionate about supporting the mission of public safety.
3 weeks ago
House fire on Route 132 in Canterbury reaches 2-alarms
Fire officials say no injuries were reported, but note that the home at 188 Southwest Rd is a total loss.
3 weeks ago
Portsmouth woman’s dog electrocuted while out on a walk
City officials ended up apologizing to Deborah VanPatten for the lack of communication following the death of her dog.
3 weeks ago
Hudson paraprofessional charged with assaulting elementary school student
The Hudson School District said it was working with police and conducting its own investigation.
3 weeks ago
Man with active case of Tuberculosis ordered quarantined on preventative detention
A judge Tuesday ordered that Nearro Forbes be held on an unrelated warrant as state and health officials say the man poses a danger to the community.
