NASHUA - About two years ago, after Pat Marquette discovered that her teenage son had a drug problem, she felt both guilty and alone. It didn’t help, said the Brookline mother of three, when friends stopped calling or pretended her…
AMHERST - Candidates or their representatives from the level of president down to state representative will be on stage Wednesday night at Souhegan High School for one of the region’s largest candidate forums. “What’s amazing is that this is all…
HUDSON - If he were alive to see Central Fire Station dedicated in his memory, Lenny Smith may have deferred the honor to others. He may have noted there were other volunteer firefighters and other people who helped build the…
NASHUA - It’s a girl for New Hampshire’s top law enforcement official. Attorney General Kelly Ayotte and husband Joseph Daley welcomed their first child - Katherine Grace Daley - in Nashua on Saturday morning. The baby weighed 7 pounds, 6…
MANCHESTER -- A 30-year-old woman and her two children were murdered Monday at a relative's home, Assistant Attorney General Karen Huntress said Tuesday. The woman and her 4-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son were found Monday at 61 Johnson St., Huntress…
PELHAM - A local man remained in critical condition after crashing his pickup into a tree Sunday night. Charles Jerrett, 49, of Pelham was listed in critical condition Monday at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, where he was flown after…
MOUNT WASHINGTON (AP) - The Mount Washington Observatory has started broadcasting a live weather show to its museum in North Conway. The show, called “Live From the Rockpile,” is broadcast twice daily for 20 minutes to The Mount Washington Center…
Sixteen families helped by Harbor Homes got a reprieve when the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development agreed to recalculate a housing grant. The Nashua nonprofit organization learned a five-year housing grant was being reduced by 19 percent, putting…
Wendy Walter sold her wedding ring to start her pottery business. L.P. Runyon found there was nothing that fulfilled him as much as creating his furniture. Jane Ehrlich, a graphic artist, tired of searching for her luggage at the airport,…
If all business is about relationships, no Seacoast event better reflects that reality better than “Bridging the Seacoast,” this year’s edition of the annual Seacoast Chambers Business Expo. The event - now in its 16th year - is presented by…
While the consensus at last month’s New Hampshire Manufacturing Summit was that the future looks relatively bright for Granite State manufacturers, there also is general agreement that there are some substantial hurdles that need to be cleared. The summit --…
Funding for tourism promotion has been approved by the Executive Council despite concerns by some councilors the money is too heavily concentrated in the lakes and mountain regions. Commissioner of Resources and Economic Development Sean O’Kane said the next round…
Pan Am will keep flying, despite published reports it’s planning to close its doors. The Associated Press reported on Sept. 17 that Pan Am, the only air carrier operating out of Pease International Tradeport, had told U.S. District Court Magistrate…
In redefining New Hampshire’s small-group health-care market from one to 100 lives down to one to 50 lives and by introducing medical underwriting, New Hampshire has not only shot itself in the foot, but is now reloading. We have violated…
In any election year, state revenues are among the hot topics being discussed. This year is no different. With our lingering debate over how to fund public education at the state level and a heightened sensitivity due to a $300…
Mercury has been in the news the past couple of months. Papers have run articles about the dangerous mercury levels in America's fish, and the Associated Press had stories in August about anglers pushing for stricter mercury controls and about…
Year after year, just as kids are either heading back to college or going for the first time, we can all count on seeing some of the same news items. In addition to back-to-school sales, separation anxiety for parents of…
You can spend an evening with the American Lung Association of New Hampshire, sample fine wines from around the world and help the organization’s health programs all at the same time. The ALANH’s second annual Wine & Cheese Extravaganza will…
Sure, you could take a cruise next year for spring break, but why not really get away? Far away. To a place like Ghana. Heart of New Hampshire Tours, a Granite State-based tour operator, is offering four adventure tours a…
Quotes “We took an oath when we became police officers to impartially enforce the state’s laws and treat people fairly, with respect and dignity. Governor Benson took a similar oath when he took office. Maybe it’s time that he receive…
Concerns over “performance issues,” has led the Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce to fire Executive Director Gail Coryell. “The board of directors had to make a very difficult business decision,” said Brian McGuigan, an investment representative with Edward Jones Investments,…
“People said Manchester was boring,” recalls Kate Benway, director of marketing and communications for Intown Manchester. Benway, 25, ought to know. She used to say that herself in her not-so-distant high school days. “When I went off to college, I…
Fall produces a conditioned response in most “car people.” The air gets crisp; the leaves begin to turn, and we start salivating in anticipation of the new cars automakers are about to plate up. For the most part, fall still…
Nashua-based PowerOasis Inc. and PowerOasis Networks LLC are suing a Texas company for patent infringement. The privately held firms have filed a joint lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts accusing Wayport Inc. of Austin, Texas, of infringing on two…
A growing trend in disreputable insurance companies taking advantage of small-business owners desperate for affordable health care has the New Hampshire Insurance Department urging businesses to be cautious when buying plans for their employees. The federal Government Accountability Office reported…
Students of the Whittemore School of Business and Economics at the University of New Hampshire are teaming up with City Year NH to help develop the nonprofit organization’s strategic plan. City Year NH recruits 17-to-24-year-olds to work with schools in…
NASHUA - The Greater Nashua and Souhegan Valley chapter of the American Red Cross is teaming with Carlson GMAC Real Estate on Broad Street for another local fund-raiser to help those affected by recent hurricanes. All day on Saturday, drivers…
NASHUA - Alderman have delayed action on a proposed three-year contract for the city’s school principals. The aldermanic budget review committee, on a voice vote earlier this week, indefinitely postponed action on the proposed agreement. Last month, the finance committee…
NASHUA - With the redevelopment of Railroad Square gaining steam, a popular walking tour will reveal the history of the key downtown location. Alan Manoian, former city assistant economic development director and downtown development specialist, will lead the tour, focusing…
NASHUA - City firefighters will be serving up free pizza, cake, and fire prevention and safety tips Saturday at their annual open house at the Lake Street Community Fire Station, Fire Inspector Charlene Brouillette said Wednesday. Everyone is invited to…
REGION - College Bound Movers of Amherst is sponsoring “Scare Because You Care,” a masquerade ball fund-raiser benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of New Hampshire later this month. The event is scheduled for Friday Oct. 29, from 7 p.m. to midnight…
MASON - Charles Ruckstuhl, author of “Andy As I Knew Him,” a biography of author-illustrator C.W. “Andy” Anderson, will be at the public library on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. to sign books and talk about Anderson, who was his stepfather.…
WILTON - Selectmen have agreed to hold a public hearing on changing Prince Street to a one-way road from Maple Street to Tremont Street in an effort to improve pedestrian safety, traffic flow and parking around Florence Rideout Elementary School.…
NASHUA - Shareholders of locally based SkillSoft PLC, a provider of Web-based business and information technology courses, have authorized a share repurchase program, the company announced Monday. The share repurchase program allows repurchase from time-to-time by the company and/or its…
MASON - The future of the Mason Historical Society will be discussed at its annual meeting Saturday, Oct. 23, at 1 p.m. at Town Hall. So few people attended the annual meeting last year that the group decided to disband…
REGION - Home Health & Hospice Care’s next child health clinic is Tuesday, Oct. 5, from noon-8 p.m. Any New Hampshire family without health insurance, or who can’t afford their health insurance deductible, or whose insurance does not cover well-child…
MERRIMACK - The Parks and Recreation Department has announced new hours for the Merrimack Skate Park on Henry Clay Drive, beginning Friday. The skate park will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays. On Wednesdays from 3-4:30 p.m., the park will be…
The Greater Nashua Chapter of the NAACP is sponsoring a political forum Saturday from 12:30-2 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 58 Lowell St. The nonpartisan forum will feature candidates from both major parties. Area residents, including minorities, are invited…
WILTON - The Fall Foliage Film Festival is set for Saturday, Oct. 16, with a gala premiere night the previous day at 5:30 p.m.; both are at The Town Hall Theater. This is the first year for a fall festival…
CONCORD (AP) - A Concord pet store has been closed after city officials found it to be infested with cockroaches. It could take months to clear out all the bugs from Debby’s Petland, located in Steeplegate Mall, Code Enforcement Officer…
LACONIA (AP) - Jurors have cleared a state representative and her husband in a wrongful death case. Rep. Francine Wendelboe of New Hampton and her husband, Matthew, owned an apartment that caught fire in 2001. Patrick Price, its resident, died…
NASHUA - School principals in the city could earn a 12.2 percent pay increase over three years in a contract approved by the Board of Education. This is the second effort to approve a contract for the Nashua Association of…
LONDONDERRY - The India Association of New Hampshire will sponsor a town-hall-style meeting Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Londonderry Lions Club. Representatives from the Democratic and Republican campaigns for president, Congress, governor and other state offices have been invited…
NASHUA - Street paving on Main Street is scheduled to be finished on Monday and Tuesday, weather permitting. City Engineer Steve Dookran said there would be parking restrictions from 10 p.m. until morning. On Monday, there will be no parking…
WILTON- To relieve parking and traffic problems at Florence Rideout Elementary School when students are being dropped off and picked up, should Prince Street be made one-way from Maple Street to Tremont Street? The School Board and a couple of…
LITCHFIELD- The National Rifle Association is holding a crime prevention seminar Saturday morning at the Talent Hall Recreation Center. The “Refuse to be a victim” seminar focuses on personal safety issues involving one’s home, automobile, phone and travel, as well…
MANCHESTER -The New Hampshire African Information Center, a nonprofit organization serving the immigrant and refugee populations of Greater Manchester, is seeking volunteer tutors for its English literacy program. Volunteers spend two hours per week helping immigrants and refugees from Sudan,…
NASHUA -Southern New Hampshire Medical Center is offering a program tonight on “The Many Faces of Breast Cancer.” The informal evening will feature dinner and a look at the many treatment choices and options available to women with breast problems,…
MILFORD -The two big issues facing Milford schools this year - whether to let Mason students attend, and how best to handle a crowded middle school - will be the subject of a public forum Oct. 18. The forum will…
MANCHESTER -The New Hampshire Institute of Politics at Saint Anselm College and the Center for the Study of Religion and Public Life will present a lecture by Akbar Ahmed, chair of Islamic studies and professor of international relations at American…
Mental health wellness is an important element in the workplace, according to a panel of experts convened by the NH Business Review in an April 16 webinar. Making accommodations for mental health issues — including depression, posttraumatic stress, even grief — can go a long way toward employee retention and prevention of potential legal issues.
Congress recently passed meaningful reforms targeting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the middlemen who largely determine which medications patients receive and how much they pay.
The ReGen Valley Tech Hub is partnering with New Hampshire Housing and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce to address the state’s housing shortage, convening a regional summit May 12 at the University of New Hampshire Manchester, organizers announced April 15.
Velcro Companies plans to consolidate textiles manufacturing from its Queen City site to its production facility in Somersworth but is committed to remaining in New Hampshire, the company said Monday. Velcro, which has operated in Manchester for nearly 70 years, is the only U.S. manufacturer of textile hook and loop fasteners.
ConvenientMD is trying to re-establish what it means to have a primary care physician — one that is accessible, that isn’t hurried by the stack of patients in the waiting room, that is focused on preventative care as much as continued care.
NLRA guidance contains a more employer-friendly view
This article outlines key considerations for U.S.-based companies that offer lead-generation services — i.e., selling lists of contact information for use in marketing or direct outreach.
Business and event happenings around the state of NH
The Latest is a roundup of the comings and goings of the movers and shakers in NH's business community
