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NH teachers report better social skills among students after phone ban
New Hampshire's bell-to-bell cellphone ban, which took effect last academic year, has resulted in improved student focus and enhanced social interactions across the state's schools.
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3mUSNH board votes to merge chancellor and UNH president roles
The University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees voted 20-5 in favor of a proposal to combine the roles of system chancellor and UNH president, a move that is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2027, if approved by the Legislature.
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4mWoodstock Community Food Shelf moves to larger location to serve more families
The Woodstock Community Food Shelf has moved to a new 1,900-square-foot location to better accommodate a significant increase in local demand.
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7mDartmouth's first female medical school dean begins tenure, faces federal probe
Jennifer Hunt began her tenure as the first female dean of Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine on Saturday, focusing on institutional culture amid a federal investigation into admissions practices and advancements in AI integration.
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1mClayton Lance Parkinson
<html><head></head><body>Clayton Lance Parkinson<br /><br />Comanche, OK - Clayton Lance Parkinson, 66 of Comanche, OK passed peacefully Sunday, July 26th, 2026 after a brief illness.<br /><br />Lance loved riding his Harley Davidson and spending time ...
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1mJohn Heavisides
<html><head></head><body>John "Jack" Heavisides<br /><br />Rochester, NH - John "Jack" Heavisides, age 93, passed Saturday, March 14, 2026.<br /><br />A graveside service with full military honors will take place at 1pm on Friday, ...