Column: Culture wars, AI and parental rights

Pamela Smart seeks new trial in husband’s 1990 murder, cites inaccurate transcripts

Pamela Smart, currently serving a life sentence for the 1990 murder of her husband, is seeking a new trial and resentencing based on claims that inaccurate body wire transcripts influenced her original conviction.

Gov. Ayotte vetoes foster care bill due to problematic livestock language

Gov. Kelly Ayotte vetoed a bill intended to expand foster care options for pets because it included problematic language from a separate livestock cruelty investigation bill.

Is it safe to eat lettuce? Upper Valley experts answer key questions on cyclosporiasis outbreak

New Hampshire and Vermont remain largely unaffected by a national cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to a Taylor Fresh Foods lettuce recall, though local businesses and residents are increasing their reliance on locally sourced produce to mitigate risks.

School Notes: Upper Valley students earn scholarships and college honors

Various Upper Valley students were recognized for secondary and post-secondary academic achievements while the nonprofit Willing Hands received a grant to increase local food access at several early childhood education centers.

CYBSA seeking ballfield upgrade approval

The Claremont City Council is set to officially hear a proposal from the Claremont Youth Baseball and Softball Association (CYBSA) to alter one of the fields it uses at Monadnock Park on Wednesday.  This consideration comes after CYBSA president Valerie D’Aloia appeared before the council in June to request that the organization’s proposal be returned to the agenda after an attempt to move the project forward in September stalled.  Specifically, the CYBSA is requesting renovation of Field No. 2, a 40-60 field by the concession stand, to expand its use — namely, as a 50-70 field for older players. (The figures represent […]