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Study: New 1,500-bed men’s prison in Concord will cost at least $750 million
If Bill Hart knows one thing about construction, it’s that prices keep going up. “If it costs a dollar today,” he said, “it costs a dollar and one cent tomorrow.” The longer New Hampshire waits to…
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3mNH Democratic Senate candidates talk Social Security, money in elections
Democratic U.S. Senate primary candidates Karishma Manzur and Congressman Chris Pappas are intensifying their campaigns in New Hampshire ahead of the state primary.
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14mMother of two faces removal proceedings after arrest in NH
A Brazilian mother was released on bond after being detained by Troy police and turned over to ICE following an alleged traffic violation, highlighting ongoing debates surrounding the department's 287(g) agreement with federal immigration authorities.
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11mTeachers satisfied with NH cellphone bans, but policy is not ‘silver bullet’
A New Hampshire Department of Education survey revealed broad support among teachers and administrators for the state's bell-to-bell cellphone ban, though experts suggest the effectiveness of such policies depends on strictness and warn that regulating laptops may be the next challenge.
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3mJaffrey community event offers free school supplies and family fun
The annual Jaffjam Jaffrey Family Jamboree is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, at Community Field in Jaffrey, offering free school supplies, haircuts, and entertainment to the community.
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6mWLC group raises over $93,000 for new light and sound equipment
A parent-led committee successfully raised over $93,000 to replace outdated and unsafe lighting and sound systems at Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative Middle Senior High School.