Fatal Crash Investigation; New Hampshire Corrections Dept. K-9 Dies; More: PM Patch NH

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Comcast Contractor Truck, Jeep Involved In Head-On Crash On Route 106: Route 106 by Rocky Pond at the Gilmanton line was closed for several hours during a fatal crash investigation on Thursday afternoon.

Elderly Nashua Man Accused Of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Images: Scott McDougald was arrested Feb. 13 on 10 counts after an August 2024 tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Boston, MA, Man, Lebanon Woman Accused Of Driving 100-Plus MPH On I-93: New Hampshire State Police also accused James McCusker of driving while impaired and Nakaya Mitchell of operating after suspension in Salem.

Corrections Department Mourns The Passing Of Investigations K-9: K-9 Ryker had served the department since 2016 and was one of the first K-9s for the New Hampshire Department of Corrections.

When Does Daylight Saving Time Begin? What To Know In NH: It’s unclear if President Donald Trump and Republicans intend to prioritize adopting a year-round permanent time.

Audit Finds NH Commission On Human Rights In Disarray, Unresolved Cases Back To 1980s: The agency, recently led by Ahni Malachi of Concord's DEIJB board, performed poorly. On average, it took over two years to resolve a case.

The Tilton School Beats Gilford High School On Granite State Challenge: The Rams advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face the winners of the next first-round match between Kingswood and Portsmouth.

New Hampshire House Passes Cannabis Legalization, But Enthusiasm Lags: HB 75 makes cannabis use and possession legal for all NH residents 21 and older without elaborate taxation structures.

Lawyers, Guns And Money Spur NH House Debate: The House approved legalizing marijuana, right-to-know law charges, and potential civil or criminal charges for false child abuse claims.

Former Sheriff Pleads Guilty To Theft, Perjury Charges: PM Patch NH: Teen shooting arrest; snowmobile crashes; guv to corrections: they’re “inmates,” not “residents”; will Park Service firings affect tourism?

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