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Editorial Roundup: New England
Editorials from around New England: CONNECTICUT Lamont must be open about State Pier deal going forward The Day Jan. 16 Upon finally reviewing the memorandum of understanding that outlines the tentative terms of a public-private deal to overhaul State Pier, transforming it into a hub to support offshore wind...
Democrats announce new criteria to qualify for Feb. 7 debate
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The Democratic National Committee on Friday announced its criteria for the first debate to be held after voting begins in the 2020 presidential campaign, including a new pathway to the stage based off delegate pledges. As they have before, qualifiers will need to meet polling and...
Ex-youth center counselor's lawyer sees greed behind charges
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — An attorney for a man charged with repeatedly raping a teenage boy at New Hampshire's state-run youth detention center in the 1990s said Friday the allegations are motivated by “money and greed.” Stephen Murphy, 50, was charged in July with 26 counts of rape. He and...
Organizers of bike ride honoring crash victims thank state
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A group that organized a big memorial bike ride in New Hampshire following the deaths of seven motorcyclists in a collision with a pickup truck is presenting the state agencies that helped out with a custom-made, wooden U.S. flag. The flag is etched with the victims'names from the...
Attorney general: Officer justified in non-fatal shooting
NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire attorney general says a Nashua police officer was justified in using deadly force in the non-fatal shooting of a man at a home in September. Officer John Colangelo shot 59-year-old William Case in the chest on Sept. 20. Case survived, and no one else was injured. The...
Imprisoned New Hampshire tax evader ashamed, wants divorce
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A lawyer for a woman awaiting re-sentencing with her husband for holding U.S. marshals at bay from their fortress-like home in 2007 says she is ashamed of her actions and is seeking a divorce. Elaine Brown, now 78, was sentenced to 35 years in prison after the standoff at the couple's...
New Hampshire to inaugurate second "Kid Governor"
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A fifth grader from Concord is taking office as New Hampshire's next “Kid Governor.” Suzy Brand, who attends Sant Bani School in Sanbornton, is being inaugurated Friday at the Statehouse, where she will discuss her platform focused on children's health and the importance...
Sununu issues executive order on workplace respect, civility
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu has issued an executive order regarding respect and civility in the workplace. The order, issued Thursday, says the state is “committed to providing a positive public service environment in which all employees and state officials, members of the...
Neighbor thwarts break-in, detains suspect at gunpoint
PELHAM, N.H. (AP) — A man who broke into a New Hampshire home was caught at gunpoint by the homeowner's neighbor, police said. Andrew Billcliff, 31, of Plaistow, was arrested and charged with burglary and breach of bail Wednesday after his attempted break-in was thwarted by a neighbor. The homeowner said...
Report: Policy can be improved at school with abuse history
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire prep school rocked by sexual abuse claims is doing a better job of addressing complaints but should improve its policies around investigating a crime and assisting victims, according to a report released by the attorney general’s office Thursday. The report done...
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