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Gov. Kelly Ayotte has indicated interest in collaborating with the federal government to expand nuclear development in the state.
A Hillsborough County Superior Court Northern District grand jury indicted Steven Hallock, 41, of 11 Congress St., on charges of sale of a controlled drug, death resulting; sale of a controlled drug, fentanyl, and sale of a controlled drug, crack cocaine. The death resulting charge is a special felony which, on conviction, carries a sentence of up to life in prison.
Proponents of a bill to regulate “plug-in solar” in New Hampshire believe the devices would democratize access to the solar energy shining on the Granite State in a time of energy uncertainty. But they also want to tread carefully, they said, to avoid potentially dangerous pitfalls.
A proposal that would reconfigure a portion of Hanover Street known as the Theatre Block received tacit approval from the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen during their April 7, 2026, meeting after Alderman At-Large Dan O’Neil withdrew his request to reconsider the motion that approved the proposal at the board’s previous meeting.
President Donald Trump on Monday issued a sharp ultimatum to Iran, setting an 8 p.m. deadline for April 7 tied to escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and regional military activity.
Granite Staters are being warned about a rise in fraudulent investment schemes on Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Scammers are using deceptive ads, impersonations, and “deepfake” technology to lure victims into pump-and-dump schemes, confidence scams, and fraudulent cryptocurrency investments designed to drain their savings.
The Manchester Fire Department is mourning the loss of former Fire Chief Andre Parent, who died Tuesday, April 7, at the age of 62, following what colleagues described as a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Peter Beinart, editor-at-large of Jewish Currents and a regular contributor to The New York Times and The Atlantic, will discuss his recent book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning, as well as the current situation in the Middle East, including recent attacks in Iran and Lebanon and ongoing violence in Gaza and the West Bank.
Gov. Kelly Ayotte on April 6 launched the first day of testing for New Hampshire’s Firefighters First Cancer Screening Initiative alongside public safety leaders, cancer advocates, and fire chiefs from across the state. The state has invested $5 million in the program, which was approved by the Governor and Executive Council in December 2025.
A proposal to redevelop two long-vacant properties on Brown Avenue into a gas station, convenience store and coffee shop remains under scrutiny by the Manchester Planning Board, as ongoing traffic and site design concerns continue to delay a final decision.
On April 6, the Office of Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais released a statement indicating a positive meeting between representatives of the Palace Theatre and city officials regarding a proposed reconfiguration of Hanover Street between Elm Street and Chestnut Street.
Before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen hold their April 7, 2026 meeting, they will also hold several committee meetings to review a variety of topics. Here is a look at a few of those topics the Aldermanic committees are set to review.
When Karishma Manzur moved to the United States from Bangladesh as a high schooler it wasn’t a choice, but a matter of survival for her family.
On environmental protection and land conservation it’s obvious this is not Teddy Roosevelt’s Republican Party, or even Richard Nixon’s, but the paint bill was bipartisan and had industry support for a reason. Unless you’re brainwashed by think-tank ideology (or prone to cravenly pandering to a “Don’t Tread on Me” base), it’s easy to see that a stewardship fee is, quite literally, a very small price to pay for a less-toxic environment.
New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan responded to an executive order from President Donald Trump seeking to influence state-run elections by reaffirming the state’s sovereignty over election-related matters.
The suspect, Matthew Masse, 38, was last seen fleeing the scene on foot. Anyone who sees a subject matching this description in the area should call 911 immediately. The suspect is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.
Gov. Kelly Ayotte last week joined members of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce for a State of the State conversation focused on key priorities affecting the business community, including economic development, housing, education, and childcare.
The Zoning Board will meet on Thursday, April 12 at 6 p.m. and the following cases will be heard.
A Manchester man who ran onto Interstate 93 to elude police was struck and killed by a passing vehicle.
“Affordable” housing means different things to different people. There’s the official designation, which can be a hot button when it’s proposed for a neighborhood. There’s the mortgage lender’s definition when they’re considering your application. Then there’s the very specific definition when you sit down and crunch your numbers.