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New Hampshire casinos may get slot machines, but growth faces limits
02-10-2025 6:31 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

New Hampshire gaming halls with historic horse racing licenses could soon swap their machines for slot machines, securing a seven-year head start over competitors in the state's expanding casino market.

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‘Bradley’s Law’ seeks to strengthen mental health background checks for NH gun buyers
02-12-2025 5:31 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Psychiatrist John Hinck was on duty at New Hampshire Hospital on November 17, 2023, when gunfire shattered the routine of the state’s largest psychiatric facility. He recalled sheltering in place with the staff and patients, only to find later security officer Bradley Haas killed in the lobby.


Charities in New Hampshire could face donation caps under new bill
02-06-2025 4:31 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Last year, My Friend’s Place, a homeless shelter and transitional housing program in Dover, N.H., received $135,000 from its partnership with Revo Casino. The money raised through charitable gaming helped the nonprofit keep its doors open for the dozens of people who rely on it every day.


End-of-life-care option bill in New Hampshire stirs conversation on death
02-05-2025 10:01 AM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

At age 75, Rep Bob Lynn says he loves life. But he knows he’s no “spring chicken” and his days are finite.


‘It sets a dangerous precedent,’: School officials defend Bow superintendent as legislation moves to remove her
02-03-2025 5:01 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Marcy Kelley, superintendent of Bow and Dunbarton’s school district, is standing up to a legislative effort calling for her removal over allegations that she suppressed parents’ free speech during a girls’ soccer game last fall.


Bill to cut Medicaid circumcision spending returns to New Hampshire legislature
01-30-2025 12:00 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

A man from Salem, N.H., said he’s never felt whole since he was circumcised as a baby and has spent his adult life trying to reverse the procedure.


NH Supreme Court temporarily reverses Andy Sanborn’s gaming license revocation
01-28-2025 6:01 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Andy Sanborn notched a legal victory after the New Hampshire Supreme Court temporarily reversed the revocation of his gaming license while reviewing his appeal.


Survey: Nearly 50% of NH residents fear being priced out of their homes
01-10-2025 9:01 AM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

A new survey reveals that nearly half of New Hampshire voters fear they could be priced out of their own communities if they had to move.


Bow schools cite ‘hostile’ environment, outside activists in continued opposition to sports protests
01-03-2025 4:31 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Protests from outsiders and potential harm to students are driving the Bow School District’s continuing efforts to prevent parents from resuming pink armband demonstrations against transgender athletes, according to documents filed in a federal court...


Charities in New Hampshire may see caps on donations from casinos as lawmakers propose new gaming bills
12-13-2024 3:23 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

In 2023, Cross Roads House Inc., a homeless shelter in Portsmouth, received a little over $65,000 in donations from charitable gaming, while the NH Coalition to End Homelessness brought in about $39,000. Both nonprofits partnered with different New...


In federal court, NH parents say pink armbands are ‘legal passive speech,’ school district says it’s harassment
11-23-2024 3:31 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Kyle Fellers, one of the Bow, N.H., parents suing the school district over its handling of a silent protest against transgender girls in sports, described gender inclusion policies that infringe on  female protections in educational settings as an...


1 man, 1 woman dead in Weare fire Wednesday morning
11-22-2024 12:01 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

A man and a woman are dead after a fire at a home on High Rock Road in Weare, N.H., on Wednesday morning.The Weare Fire Department was called to 83 High Rock Road, a duplex, around 10:44 a.m., according to Fire Chief Mark Roarick.Firefighters arrived...


Riverbend to open 12-bed facility in Concord for adults with severe mental health needs
11-12-2024 12:01 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Riverbend Community Mental Health is set to open a 12-bed facility in Concord, providing much-needed housing and on-site care for adults dealing with acute mental health challenges.Located at 278 Pleasant Street, the facility will offer 24/7 staffing,...


New Hampshire to explore adding slot machines to casinos
11-05-2024 4:45 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Slot machines could soon make their way into New Hampshire’s gaming halls — if set at the same playing speed as historical horse racing machines.Across many states with legal casinos, historical horse racing (HHR) machines have been a workaround for...


Executive Council District 2 candidates united on Planned Parenthood funding, split over trans athletes in school sports
10-29-2024 5:31 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

In a race for a seat on New Hampshire’s Executive Council, both Democrat Karen Liot Hill and Republican Kim Strathdee have found common ground on a key issue — funding for Planned Parenthood.Living without health insurance years ago, Strathdee found a...


Northern Rail Trail extension to Concord stuck in limbo
09-24-2024 11:49 AM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Extending the Northern Rail Trail to Concord has been bogged down in over four years of negotiations and delays, with completion still a way off.Initial work began in 2019 when Concord entered negotiations with Pan Am Railways to purchase a five- to...


N.H. median home price remains at over $500K for sixth straight month
09-21-2024 7:01 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

New Hampshire’s housing market has recorded median home prices exceeding $500,000 for the sixth consecutive month.In August, the median price for a single-family home was $515,000, a new high for the month and a 9.8% rise from July 2023, according to...


Documents may have been mishandled in Concord Casino owner’s ongoing dispute with AG
09-05-2024 5:31 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

In an ongoing legal battle between Anthony Sanborn, owner of now-shuttered Concord Casino, and the New Hampshire Attorney General, a new issue involving the handling of privileged documents has emerged.On Aug. 21, Judge John Kissinger of the Merrimack...


New Hampshire takes a closer look at what is being thrown away
08-28-2024 1:01 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

Over the past few weeks, waste disposal sites across the state have become the scene of a meticulous investigation. Trash bags are being torn open, their contents spread out on tables and examined with a fine-tooth comb.This scrutiny is part of the...


New Hampshire employment rate rises but over 12% of residents work out of state
08-17-2024 3:01 PM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

New Hampshire’s job market is experiencing a rebound, with employment rates recovering quickly and nearly back to pre-pandemic levels. However, the state’s labor force has not kept pace, raising concerns about the overall recovery.In 2019, New...


NH renames state agency responsible for serving older residents
08-05-2024 11:24 AM

By SRUTHI GOPALAKRISHNAN

In a step toward inclusivity, the State Department of Health and Human Services announced a rebranding of its bureau that supports adults and older adults.Formerly known as the Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services, serving adults and individuals over...

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