Posts by Dan Splaine
Nashua native Matty Gregg runs a lot. While many consider a marathon (26.2 miles) the ultimate run, he takes it to the next level. Matty is an ultramarathoner which means he competes in 50K (31 KM) and 100 km (52KM) races.
This week’s autumnal equinox marked the beginning of fall and the start of foliage season in New England. For this
New Hampshire’s annual Fall ritual, the 2024 Deerfield Fair is underway this weekend. Judging by the crowds who came in droves today and the forecast for perfect fall weather for the weekend this may turn out to be a banner year for the fair.
The fair will be open Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm and on Sunday from 8 am to 10 pm. This will be the last two days of this year’s edition of the historic agricultural fair
Democratic candidate for governor and former Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig and current Nashua Mayor Jim Donchess have often joined together to tackle issues facing their respective cities. On Thursday they joined together to call attention to a supporter of Republican candidate Kelly Ayotte who appears in her campaign ads.
New Hampshire’s candidates for governor faced off for a debate sponsored by the Nashua Chamber of Commerce in Nashua this morning. Republican candidate Kelly Ayotte, Democratic candidate Joyce Craig, and Libertarian candidate Stephen Villee took the stage at the Event Center by Marriot to discuss the issues facing the Granite State.
Republican National Committee Chairman (RNC) Micheal Whatley traveled to the Granite State and spoke to a group of Republican activists who had gathered for poll watcher and poll worker training. The event was held at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIOP) at Saint Anselm College in Manchester.
First Lady of Minnesota Gwen Walz and retired English Teacher addressing a group of teachers and education professionals gathered at the Manchester West High School Library. This was her second campaign stop in New Hampshire. Photo / Dan Splaine Photography
Citing the importance of small businesses in the economy and their job-generating capacity she announced a proposed plan of tax incentives for start-ups. Currently, a new business can deduct $5,000 in start-up expenses. She called for a tenfold increase to a $50,000 deduction and a reduction in red tape to incentivize new business formation.
Once built and operational the lab will have a staff of more than 50 and the DEA expects to process more than 5,000 drug exhibits a year. The lab will provide forensic analysis for drug investigations for the entire DEA New England Field Division covering New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and upstate New York. Regional laboratories process evidence for the DEA, FBI, ATF, DHS, and state and local agencies.
A large section of the F.E. Everett Turnpike is in the process of being transformed. The State of NH Department of Transportation has designed and awarded multiple contracts to widen portions of the roadway and replace and rehabilitate bridges in the 12-mile stretch from Nashua to Bedford.