Pot Legalization Eyed; NH National Guardsmen To TX Border? PM Patch NH

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Should The NH National Guard Be Sent To The U.S.-Mexico Border?: Gov. Chris Sununu requests $850K to send 15 guardsmen to Texas to assist. Republican gubernatorial candidates agree, while Democrats don’t.

Light Snow, Chilly Weekend Temps, Fun Things To Do: Get Out, NH: It’s a long weekend for some, being Presidents Day/Washington’s Birthday on Monday. There will be comedy, concerts, food, and other events.

Felon With 22-Year Criminal History Wanted On New Drug, Theft Charges: David John Macrae, formerly of Derry, was accused of absconding from probation-parole; he’s also wanted in Massachusetts; have you seen him?

NH Health Department Issues Listeria, Salmonella Food Recalls: Fratelli Beretta USA ready-to-eat meat products have been recalled, as have salad kits and wraps at Shaw’s, Hannaford, and Costco stores.

House Committee Backs Legalizing Marijuana For Adult Use: The House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee voted ought to pass on HB 1633, a bill that would legalize marijuana for Granite Staters.

Traces Of Harmony Presented To Jury: Jurors heard testimony from police detectives and state criminologists who searched in 2022, not for Harmony, but for evidence of her death.

Sununu: PC-Language Website Is 'Nuts,' Has Been Taken Down: Gov. Chris Sununu ordered “Embracing Inclusive Language” guidance removed from the NH DIT site, calling it "nuts."

Law Would Create Official Pronunciation Of Concord, New Hampshire: Concord, New Hampshire, is the state's capital and becomes the center of the American political landscape every four years.

Concord Man Charged With Stalking, Breach Of Bail: Police Log: Penacook teen arrested on assault charges; Rochester man faces drug, falsifying evidence charges; man arrested on threat, assault charges.

Bridge Jumper’s Body Recovered From River; Indictments: PM Patch NH: Also: Attempted knife slashing caught on cellphone video; another guilty plea in NHPR threat cases; could September primaries be ending?

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