Concord Monitor
As free-standing emergency rooms are becoming more common, the Capital Region is about to get its first one.
The planned opening of the region's first free-standing emergency room in Concord next year has sparked a debate over whether such facilities improve medical access or increase costs by drawing…
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2mManchester and Logan airports urge travelers to check status amid nationwide FAA ground stop
Manchester-Boston Regional and Logan airports are both telling people to check with their airline about flights before coming to the airport because of a very unusual nationwide “ground stop” order from the Federal Aviation Administration. “We appreciate your patience and will share updates as more information becomes available,” Manchester airport wrote in a statement posted […]
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7mNH is the second-oldest state. New young legislators hope to 'give a voice' to Gen Z.
Four Gen-Z Democratic candidates, including Cody York, Lucas Coriaty, Jason Quinno, and Nate Giffard, were recently elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives to find solutions for affordability and provide representation for younger residents.
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6mConcord School District growing career-connected learning models
An industry-grade kitchen, where students could be seen working and preparing meals, served as the backdrop for the Concord School District’s annual update to local business leaders and government officials. At the “State of the Schools” event inside Concord Regional Technical Center’s Gratitude Cafe, district leaders underscored their investments in career-based learning, and the evidence […]
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7mRates and Rights: Time to get serious about public utility reform
Consumer Advocate Donald M. Kreis argues that New Hampshire needs a new, bipartisan energy policy focused on affordability and energy efficiency to address rising utility costs.
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4mOpinion: Prioritize long-term care reform
Following the death of former Senator Jay Rockefeller, advocates are calling for renewed legislative action on long-term care reform to address the rising poverty rates among seniors and the lack of federal funding for state Medicaid programs.