A Court That Would Not Review: How the New Hampshire Supreme Court Abandoned the Law

This was not merely an incorrect decision. It was a failure of appellate review.

When the New Hampshire DOJ Says Crimes Aren’t Crimes

That is not discretion. It is abdication.

Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Exeter

Feeling inspired by the Winter Games? Here are a few ways to get out, stay active and make the most of the season!

Lawmaker Wants To End Hepatitis B Vaccine Requirement To Align NH With Kennedy's CDC

ACIP voted 8-3 in December to change the government’s guidance to not recommend the vaccine at birth unless the mother has the virus.

Stratham Historical Society 2026 Scholarship Applications Underway, Deadline April 1, 2026

2026 Winfield L. Foote Awards for Academic Excellence

Newmarket’s Settlement Offer: A Contract the Town Had No Power to Make

And when a town crosses that line, the issue is no longer about contract law. It is about constitutional accountability.

Where To Watch The Big Game In Exeter

From casual bars to lively breweries, here are a few places to cheer, snack and settle in for the Feb. 8 showdown.

When Municipal Counsel Engineers Illegality and Calls It Governance

When a firm does so, it is not merely advocating aggressively. It is engineering illegality.

Why Winter's Better In Exeter: Beat The Blues With These Local Picks

Plus, get personalized recommendations for quick winter getaways near you!

Fraud in Plain Sight: How Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella and New Hampshire Courts Normalized Deception

If municipal attorneys can fabricate compliance and courts will ratify those statements, no citizen stands equal before the law.

Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Exeter

Start the year feeling stronger & more balanced with a look at local spots offering everything from energizing workouts to calming escapes.

The Letter That Proves The Law Does Not Apply Equally

This letter proves what many suspect but rarely see so plainly: there are two systems of justice.

Open Letter to Judge Andrew Schulman

On the Newmarket Right-to-Know Case, the Breach-of-Contract Case, and the Damage Done to the Rule of Law in New Hampshire.

‘Active Shooter’ Alert At Exeter High School Was Accidental, Police Say

A “large-scale” response arrived at the school after text messages and phone calls accidentally reported an active shooter on Tuesday.

SELT and City of Portsmouth Conserve The 100-Acre Woods in Portsmouth

Thanks to City of Portsmouth, LCHIP and 300+ Donors Who Rallied to Protect the Largest Privately Owned, Undeveloped Land in Portsmouth

New Hampshire’s Right-to-Know Law, RSA 91-A, exists to prevent secret government.

In my case against the Town of Newmarket, Judge Andrew R. Schulman did the opposite—and the New Hampshire Supreme Court approved.

Welcome Into The World, Gwenivere Dawn, Exeter Hospital’s First Baby For 2026

Gwenivere Dawn was born on New Year’s Day around 9 a.m.

Public Statement Calling For Impeachment And Independent Investigation

Judicial Lawlessness and the Breakdown of Constitutional Accountability in New Hampshire

Secret Approval, Shifting Stories, and the Temerity to Seek Sanctions

When Public Officials and Their Attorneys Retaliate

When the Highest Court Blesses the Unlawful, the Rule of Law Suffers

When the highest court in the state lends its authority to such reasoning, the harm is institutional.

No One Voted for Secret Government

The people of New Hampshire did not consent to secret contracts, hidden deliberations, or after-the-fact justifications.

Mirsky's List: Christmas Eve Eve Edition 2025

Exeter, New Hampshire Attorney David H. Mirsky shares a few thoughts on politics but mostly is wishing you a Merry Christmas!!!

Heeter: It's Almost Check-In Time At Dover's Jesus Hotel

Most families I know have 1 nativity set. They set it up this time of year with the requisite camels, lambs, Mary, Joseph, and 3 Wise Men.

How the New Hampshire Supreme Court Violated My Rights by Endorsing a “Well-Reasoned” Order

The New Hampshire Supreme Court established a framework that allows public bodies to violate transparency laws with impunity.

NH Attorney General John Formella’s Silence Signals the Death of the State’s Right-to-Know Laws​

The people deserve better than an Attorney General hiding in the shadows. The Constitution deserves better, too.

Tell Us: Where Are The Best Christmas Light Displays In Exeter?

New Hampshire Patch is looking for tips from readers on where to go to see the most spirited holiday light shows in your community.

Mirsky: Strongest Candidates 4 Prez 2028 — Happy Hanukkah Edition!

Exeter Attorney David Mirsky shares some thoughts on Presidential Election 2028, as to which NH holds an important Presidential Primary.

List of criminal allegations against Newmarket officials and attorneys from Donahue, Tucker & Ciandella.

What follows is a detailed overview of the criminal allegations submitted to the FBI, DOJ, NH DOJ, and Concord, NH Police Department.

Joyful Musings: Life Marked By Lovers And Clothes And Dogs

Heeter: Today I muse joyfully on dogs that have done just that, dogs that were furry calendars, diaries, snapshots of time.

Man From North Hampton Arrested On Charges After Mid-November Hit-And-Run In Exeter

Daniel Kim is accused of crashing a Mercedes into a parked vehicle on Ashbrook Road in Exeter on Nov. 16 and then fleeing the crash scene.

The Public Integrity Unit that Destroys Public Trust:

How the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office Became the Shield for Government Corruption

Assistant Attorney General Thomas Velardi is now at the center of a government cover-up in NH

THE CORE OF THE PROBLEM: THOMAS VELARDI IS REFUSING TO INVESTIGATE CLEAR, DOCUMENTED EVIDENCE OF CRIMINAL CONDUCT

Daughter-In-Law Accused Of Murdering Elderly Exeter Woman; Arrested In Maine

Danielle Kelsen was arrested in Southwest Harbor, Maine, on a murder warrant, accused of killing Janet Rischeill Kelsen in February.

Above the Law — How New Hampshire’s Attorney General Protects Power Instead of the Public

When the Attorney General shields government actors from accountability, those actors become untouchable.

Mirsky: This Thanksgiving & Christmas Season, Go & See Bruce's Film: 'Deliver Me From Nowhere'

Update: Bruce Springsteen has a new movie, "Deliver Me From Nowhere." Go see it at the Epping O'Neil Cinemas.

🔥 Open Letter to the people of Newmarket, NH

A DIRECT REBUKE OF TOWN MANAGER STEVEN FOURNIER, THE NEWMARKET TOWN COUNCIL, AND DTC ATTORNEYS JOHN RATIGAN AND CHRISTOPHER HAWKINS.

When a Law Firm Becomes the Problem — Why New Hampshire Must Confront the Conduct of Donahue, Tucker

Misleading Courts and Tribunals: A Breakdown in Professional Duty

3 ​Fundraisers Booked To Raise Money For 2025 Exeter Holiday Parade On Dec. 6

Thirsty Moose donates 10% of sales from 4 to 9 p.m. Nov. 19 to the parade. A craft fair will be held Nov. 29. Otto Pizza donates 10% Dec. 2.

Taste of Exeter Fundraiser Tickets Available

Motivational Speaker Ed Gerety to Keynote at Annual Event Benefit for Exeter Area Scholarship Fund

Citizen Files Criminal Complaint Alleging Misconduct by Newmarket Officials and Town Attorneys

Government is accountable only when its actions can be seen. When transparency fails, trust fails with it.