A cargo ship lost about 70 containers off the North Carolina coast during Friday’s nor’easter.
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New Hampshire Powerball winner fighting for anonymity won’t have to wait for money
Lawyers for the $559.7 million ticket holder say she’s losing $14,000 a day in interest as a court decides whether to make her identity public.
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Massachusetts seeks next step after hydropower project defeat
Massachusetts, New Hampshire and a host of other bidders are wondering about the path forward for Northern Pass.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News
New Hampshire bill would hone animal cruelty laws
The proposal calls for unannounced inspections and changes to how the state classifies commercial breeders.
Posted inNew England, News
Report: Most N.H. abuse investigations handled well, but backlog overwhelms
An outside review of child welfare operations says more staff is needed to process 2,200 overdue cases in the state.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Did snowfall measure up to free jewelry? Shoppers will find out Jan. 5
For 11 years, the Springer’s jewelry chain has offered refunds if it snows 6 inches at its Portsmouth, N.H., store on Christmas Day.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Universal truths from a small-town philosopher
In his charming, gentle and wise essays, Howard Mansfield elevates the ordinary to extraordinary heights.
Posted inNew England, News
N.H. legislator’s prescription drug monitoring bill heads to Trump’s desk
Rep. Annie Kuster has sponsored a bill that would extend prescription drug monitoring programs to dependents and other non-veterans served by the Veterans Health Administration.
Posted inNew England
Leftover lead fishing tackle still poisoning N.H.’s loons
Although a 2016 state law prohibits its sale and use, the aquatic birds continue to be at risk.
Posted inNew England
New Hampshire city seeks new location for needle exchange program
A project started this past summer in Claremont was discontinued because it’s within a school zone.