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Waiting for updates on PFAS remediation, Merrimack strives to keep contaminated dirt contained

read more…: Waiting for updates on PFAS remediation, Merrimack strives to keep contaminated dirt contained

In the greater Merrimack area, where toxic forever chemicals are concentrated throughout the soil and a long-term cleanup plan is yet to materialize, keeping the contamination local is the best many feel they can do for now. But how well that’s working isn’t clear and guidance is scarce, creating headaches for developers and concern for activists.

What’s an open public meeting, and why should you care?

read more…: What’s an open public meeting, and why should you care?

The town of Warner made headlines this summer that no town wants. The town administrator sought a restraining order against a selectman for alleged assault. Shortly afterward, the assault charges were dropped and she was put on leave. A firm hired to audit the town’s finances abruptly quit, citing concerns about the reliability of the town’s records, among other things.

All of it — and more — played out in public during selectboard meetings, where residents were allowed to ask questions and raise concerns. If not for the state’s right-to-know law, it could have played out behind closed doors instead and not led to public scrutiny of the town’s financial practices or conversations about adding cameras to town hall to address safety concerns.

Health officials from 10 Northeast states officially band together. New Hampshire remains out.

read more…: Health officials from 10 Northeast states officially band together. New Hampshire remains out.

After months of informal talks, health officials from 10 Northeastern states have announced they’re forming a bloc called the Northeast Public Health Collaborative to issue vaccine guidance and coordinate public health efforts independent of the federal government. New Hampshire is not among them.

ICE detains Maine summer reserve officer over immigration status, alleged gun purchase; police say feds cleared him to work

read more…: ICE detains Maine summer reserve officer over immigration status, alleged gun purchase; police say feds cleared him to work

A Jamaican man who was working as a summer reserve police officer in Maine was arrested by ICE on July 25 – prompting accusations by ICE against Old Orchard Beach police of knowingly breaking the law by hiring him.

Old Orchard Beach Police Chief Elise Chard is pushing back.

NHPHA Seeks New Board Members to Help Shape the Future of Public Health in New Hampshire

read more…: NHPHA Seeks New Board Members to Help Shape the Future of Public Health in New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Public Health Association (NHPHA) is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors. People who are passionate about public health and committed to strengthening communities across the Granite State are encouraged to apply. The new term begins January 1, 2026, and runs for three years.

Court sides with Derry Rail Trail Tunnel advocates in lawsuit over historic rail corridor

read more…: Court sides with Derry Rail Trail Tunnel advocates in lawsuit over historic rail corridor

The Committee to Save the Derry Rail Trail Tunnel and Rails to Trails Conservancy celebrated a victory Jult 1 in response to their lawsuit against the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration challenging construction of Phase 2 of the Exit 4A I-93 expansion in Derry in order to protect the Manchester & Lawrence Railroad Historic District and the Derry Rail Trail. 

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.   

June 7 D-Day commemoration: Check out WWII encampment re-enactment at Griffin Free Library

read more…: June 7 D-Day commemoration: Check out WWII encampment re-enactment at Griffin Free Library

Griffin Free Public Library, located at 22 Hooksett Road in Auburn, will host a World War II encampment re-enactment on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The free event is open to the public throughout the library’s open hours from 10am to 2pm. The encampment will remain on-site after hours. 

Portmouth’s Annual ‘Fill the Hall’ food drive set for June 21 at The Music Hall

read more…: Portmouth’s Annual ‘Fill the Hall’ food drive set for June 21 at The Music Hall

“The need is greater than ever. We have seen more families experiencing hunger and we’re hopeful that the Seacoast community will step up to help our neighbors. Last year Gather distributed fresh, healthy groceries to 125,000 people, an increase of 50% over the last two years. We need to make our largest food drive a big success to address the increased need,” says Gather Executive Director Anne Hayes.

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