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Can A Former Television Actor And NH Pols Bridge The Partisan Divide? The NH Forum Seeks To Find Out: Andrew Shue, formerly of the 1990s hit TV series “Melrose Place,” and a Dartmouth Grad, was in Concord to unveil The NH Forum on Tuesday.

‘Operation Granite Safe’ Nets 17 Accused Of DUI On I-89, Route 202-9: New Hampshire State Police Roundup: Dispatchers receive excellence accreditation; a pedestrian was killed on Route 25E; and blotters from around the state.

Former Manchester Fire Chief Dies of Cancer, Day After $5M Screening Plan Launched: MFD: Chief Andre Parent was more than a leader — he was a mentor, a steady presence, and a true example of what it means to serve.

Clegg Lawyers Oppose New Evidence In Murders Of Retired Concord Couple: Defense attorney Thomas Barnard argues the judge already has all the testimony and info he needs from the original three-day hearing.

New Hampshire Charm Or Massachusetts Muscle? Two Very Different Bids For I-95 Welcome Center: 2 companies are competing for the contract to develop and operate the Hampton center: Common Man Roadside of NH and Global Partners of Mass.

NH AG: Woman Refused To Drop Knife Before Officer Fatally Shot Her During Northfield Domestic Incident: The names of the caller and the injured girlfriend were not released.

Duggan Named Branch And Business Development Manager at The Merrimack: Ella Duggan will oversee branch operations while continuing to serve Contoocook and its small business community.

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Woman Killed During Officer-Involved Shooting | Pickup Truck Rollover | Nuggets Recalled | More: PM Patch NH: Also: 6 days after fiery crash, EV reignites; threat, mischief at homeless camp; NH Food Bank gets reboot; Granite State Challenge updates.

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