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New Hampshire Governor Implements Mask, Face Covering Order

CONCORD, NH — Gov. Chris Sununu has issued a mask and face covering order for the state of New Hampshire. Sununu introduced the order Thursday at the weekly pandemic news conference... Read more


Pro Portsmouth Cancels First Night Event For 2020

PORTSMOUTH, NH — New Hampshire's only remaining First Night celebration has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pro Portsmouth, the producers of the event since the late-1970s,... Read more

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NH Fire Marshal, Sprinkler Association Urge Holiday Fire Safety

CONCORD, NH — Fire safety officials, including New Hampshire's state fire marshal and a regional manager for a national sprinkler association, are urging residents to protect themselves from fire... Read more


2 New Hampshire Fugitives And An Escapee Apprehended: Reports

CONCORD, NH — During the past 48 hours, the U.S. Marshals Service and the New Hampshire Department of Corrections were able to put three men, who had been at-large for many weeks, back behind bars,... Read more

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Second Highest Day Of Positive COVID-19 Test Results In NH

CONCORD, NH — Three New Hampshire food establishments were fined by the New Hampshire Attorney General's Office while two other companies were given enforcement warnings for violating coronavirus... Read more


Head-On Crash Reported On Route 106 In Loudon: Watch

LOUDON, NH — Firefighters and police were sent to Route 106 at Clough Hill Road Wednesday for a head-on crash. At around 4:45 p.m., dispatch received a report of an accident at the intersection.... Read more


Convicted Concord Burglar Arrested On Court Order Violation: Log

CONCORD, NH — Nikolas R. Carr, born 1994, was arrested... Read more


NH AFL-CIO Pres. Brackett: Please Support Rep Ley For Dem. Leader

My name is Glenn Brackett and I am the President of the New Hampshire AFL-CIO. In the wake of November’s election results, organized labor faces a genuine crisis. Anti-worker zealots... Read more

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