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12 military-bound graduating seniors recognized at school board meeting

read more…: 12 military-bound graduating seniors recognized at school board meeting

On June 9 the Manchester School District held a special ceremony to recognize seniors from all city schools who plan to enter military service after graduation. Superintendent Jenn Chmiel was joined by Mayor Jay Ruais and NH National Guard Brig. Gen. Allen Aldenberg to address the students and their families, and recognize their commitment to serve.

New Hampshire ranks 12 for income needed to ‘live comfortably’

read more…: New Hampshire ranks 12 for income needed to ‘live comfortably’

If you thought it was more expensive to live in New Hampshire than a lot of other places, you can now back it up with a study that’s making the rounds online. A Smartasset analysis of how much income it takes to live in each state ranked the Granite State 12th for individuals and 11th for a family of four.

Conservation Law Foundation appeals state’s approval of Manchester Wastewater Permit 

read more…: Conservation Law Foundation appeals state’s approval of Manchester Wastewater Permit 

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is appealing New Hampshire’s approval of a permit that allows the Manchester Wastewater Treatment Facility to discharge toxic PFAS chemicals – also known as “forever chemicals” – into the Merrimack River. CLF’s appeal highlights that state regulators overlooked important safeguards meant to protect water and human health from toxic chemicals. 

2025 Music and Jazz Festival to hit the streets in Manchester NH

read more…: 2025 Music and Jazz Festival to hit the streets in Manchester NH

The Manchester New Hampshire Music & Jazz Festival is back. The Palace Theatre’s Warren O’Reilly made the announcement that the 2025 Manchester music and Jazz Festival was a partnership with the City of Manchester and the Manchester School District during a joint press conference held at The Palace Theatre offices earlier this week.

Police say man was sleeping under tractor-trailer behind Bedford supermarket before fatal accident

read more…: Police say man was sleeping under tractor-trailer behind Bedford supermarket before fatal accident

Bedford Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle incident that happened early Wednesday morning, June 11, at approximately 5:42 a.m. That’s when Bedford Police responded to 7 Kilton Road, behind Hannaford, for a report of an individual who appeared to have been run over by a tractor-trailer.   

NH joins 28 states in objection to proposed sale of genetic information in 23andMe bankruptcy case

read more…: NH joins 28 states in objection to proposed sale of genetic information in 23andMe bankruptcy case

As part of a bipartisan coalition of 28 states, NH Attorney General John Formella announced he is filing a lawsuit on behalf of New Hampshire consumers, objecting to the proposed sale of personal genetic information collected by 23andMe. The complaint and a separate objection to the bankruptcy sale, each filed in federal bankruptcy court, aim to stop 23andMe from auctioning off the private genetic data of roughly 15 million customers to the highest bidder without customers’ knowledge or consent.

Cold Case Unit renews investigation of 1968 homicide of Charlestown teen

read more…: Cold Case Unit renews investigation of 1968 homicide of Charlestown teen

More than five decades later, the Cold Case Unit remains committed to solving this crime. New Hampshire Department of Justice Deputy Chief Investigator Todd Flanagan, currently assigned to the case, recently visited Joanne’s burial site and was deeply saddened to find her grave remained unmarked. In coordination with the NH DOJ’s Office of Victim/Witness Assistance and Victim’s Compensation Program, steps were immediately taken to assist the Dunham family in placing a headstone at her gravesite.

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