Shaheen Won’t Run For Reelection In 2026; Fugitive Caught, Held On 15 Warrants: PM Patch

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After 50 Years Of Politics, Shaheen Says She Will Not Seek Reelection To The Senate In 2026: The first woman in American history to be elected and serve as governor and U.S. Senator said, "It's just time."

Shaheen Is Out, Won't Run In 2026: After weeks of speculation, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen announced she will not seek a fourth term in 2026 on Wednesday.

Man Seriously Injured In Apparent Assault On West Side Of Manchester: Manchester police cordoned off a large area with crime scene tape and temporarily closed Kelley Street on Wednesday.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Expands Into The North Country: The Education Alliance for NH is partnering with the country singer’s charity to bring free books to Coös and Northern Grafton counties.

More Rain, Warm Temperatures, And Rivers Rising In New Hampshire: Rising rivers and thinning ice could cause ice jams and flooding in some areas of the Granite State after rain moves into the region.

League Of New Hampshire Craftsmen Downtown Concord Gallery Renovated: A ribbon cutting is set for Friday at the South Main Street gallery and store.

Southwest Eliminates Bags Fly Free: What It Means For NH Travelers: Bag fees, layoffs and assigned seating are new at Southwest Airlines, which is a major carrier at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

Teen Accused Of Driving 122 MPH With Kids In Car: State Police Roundup: Plus: Naked man accused of fleeing stolen vehicle crash on Route 16; blotters from around New Hampshire.

NH Fugitive Bagged In Mass.; Held On 15 Warrants From Multiple States: Jaquelle Lamar Anderson had been missing since March 2024 after absconding from parole; he is also accused of selling drugs to parolees.

Town Elections; Elderly Woman Crashes Into Trooper Cruiser: PM Patch: Shooter in 2022 case found guilty; mayors plead for bail reform; lunar eclipse on Pi day; blustery day on Mount Washington; library wars.

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• Windham NH 2025 Election Results: Town Budget Approved By 23 Votes

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