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he U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Wednesday announced a new clinical trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of methylenedioxymethamphetamine-assisted therapy, or MDMA-assisted therapy, for the treatment of severe mental health disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder and alcohol use disorder.
The City of Manchester is seeking to enter into a single contract for the Design-Build Soccer Field Conversion project at two existing baseball fields at Sheehan-Basquil Park.
The Democratic National Committee commissioned an “autopsy” of the party’s losses in 2024, and while much of the draft report centers on Kamala Harris’ failed presidential bid, it also includes criticisms of Joyce Craig’s unsuccessful campaign for New Hampshire governor.
Companies arrived to heavy smoke coming from the front window of a 12-unit apartment building. The Battalion Chief received reports that everyone in the affected area of the building had vacated.
Anthony Sanborn, a/k/a Andy Sanborn, has been charged by information with one count of Theft of Government Funds, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces. A plea hearing will be scheduled by a federal district court judge.
A federal Grand Jury has returned an indictment charging three individuals in connection with an interstate kidnapping conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan announces.
New Hampshire’s Republican-controlled House and Senate have mostly agreed on legislation this year. But on some of the most contentious issues, the single-party control of the Legislature and governor’s office has not translated to automatic alignment. Last Thursday, one of the final voting days of the year, the two chambers clashed over some major policies, sending many of them to further negotiations in a committee of conference.
Jess Carson, professor and director of the Center for Social Policy and Practice at the Carsey School, will serve as campus director for the project. She said it is important for providers to complete the survey to make it easier to “make the math work.”
The newly appointed administrator of a settlement fund for survivors of abuse at state-run youth facilities rebuffed concerns about his ability to operate independently.
While I’ve felt nervous and had sweaty palms before using my three minutes at a BMA meeting, I never felt like I was in danger of violence or even witnessing violence while in the chambers at City Hall.
For years, New Hampshire conservatives and libertarians have wrapped themselves in the language of “local control.” They warn against government overreach, defend the authority of local communities, and condemn top-down mandates from Washington.
Students from Concord, NH, finished top-10 in the world in the secondary Level Scientific Challenge at the 2026 Destination Imagination Global finals. Team “Mustang Bandits” captured ninth place in the world on the global stage.
If we are capable of recognizing trauma in one context, we should be careful not to become selective in how we extend empathy, restraint, or understanding in another.
This month, 157 fourth-grade students at Beech Street and Gossler Park Elementary Schools received either a refurbished bicycle package or sports equipment through Queen City Bicycle Collective’s Earn-a-Bike/Be Active Program, just in time for summer.
Joshua Nye, who oversaw New Hampshire’s state-run youth detention center during months of recent turmoil that included allegations of abuse, an extended lockdown, and injuries to staff and children, has resigned. The announcement comes a day after lawmakers investigating the abuse allegations called on Nye to be replaced, citing “extreme failure of leadership.”
Dian McCarthy, a small business owner, former nonprofit executive director, and three-term Goffstown School Board member, has announced her campaign for New Hampshire State Senate District 16 (Candia, Goffstown, Hooksett, Manchester-Ward 1, and Raymond).
By the end of the event, law enforcement responded to 127 calls for service and made 51 arrests on charges that include riot, second-degree assault, driving under the influence (DUI), unlawful possession of alcohol, minor transporting alcohol, and disorderly conduct. At this time, charges are still being finalized, and the names and charges of those arrested will be included in future arrest blotters.
The Planning Board will meet on Thursday, May 21 at 6 p.m. for a limited public hearing and business meeting.
According to a news release issued Wednesday by the NH Attorney General’s office, Antonio Cajigas, 22, is charged with one count of second-degree murder for recklessly causing the death of Christopher Marcoux “under circumstances manifesting an extreme indifference to the value of human life” by stabbing him.
The Manchester Development Corporation (MDC) today announced the appointment of two new members and the renomination of several returning members to its Board of Directors, reflecting a continued commitment to strong governance, diverse expertise, and long-term economic development for the City of Manchester.