NASHUA -- Southbound traffic on the F.E. Everett Turnpike should prepare for a detour tonight: vehicles will be routed off at Exit 1 onto Spit Brook Road and Daniel Webster Highway and then through Tyngsborough, Mass., on Middlesex and Westford…
Baboosic Lake was closed to public swimming by the state Friday because of an outbreak of blue-green algae. The algae was spotted in the water earlier this week, and after tests the Department of Environmental Services announced the closing. Baboosic…
AMHERST Wal-Mart will be collecting customers’ used and new books, magazines, and VHS tapes and music/educational CD-ROMs throughout July as part of an upcoming benefit for the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth. Donations from the community will be sold at an…
NASHUA Nashua Garden Club members and the public will join Mayor Bernie Streeter to rededicate the sensory garden at Greeley Park on July 23 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Carolyn Gaudette, former president of the club, will present the bronze relief plaque…
What we see and hear on TV daily - the horrors of the war, the abuse of prisoners, the merciless killing of hostages - is a testimony to what hatred and moral blindness can do to people. Unfortunately, the truth…
Many industries in New Hampshire are ”below the radar.” They’re businesses that for one reason or another are not very visible or are hard to reduce to mere statistics. One of them is the general aviation business. A general aviation…
The town of Derry has removed its new on-line motor vehicle registration program from its Web site in the wake of a warning issued by state officials. The program was shut down on June 28 after a representative from the…
If I was the conspiracy-minded sort, I’d swear that Richard Stallman and Linus Torvalds sneak into their underground labs at night to whip up Web viruses. Those lords of the open-source software movement -- Stallman over the border in Cambridge,…
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Hampshire has announced that it’s going back to the drawing board to help build a tiered health-care product with some of the state’s largest purchasers of health insurance. “This cause is so worthy,…
Outsourcing is either the smartest business practice since the development of the assembly line, allowing companies to shave double-digit percentage points off their bottom lines, or the most repugnant, directly responsible for exporting good-paying U.S. jobs overseas. “Outsourcing is the…
We have been critical here before about the way the governor and Executive Council conduct their business -- or, rather, our business. It’s possible, we realize, that the councilors show more curiosity when discussing issues in private than they do…
Continuing ramifications of actions taken or not taken by state government highlighted the coming of July. On the school-funding front, actions taken by the Legislature in secretly negotiating and then passing a completely new school-funding plan resulted in a lawsuit…
Almost daily, the governor demonstrates his complete lack of understanding as to how the governmental process works. His naiveté has grown from “forgivable miscue” to “embarrassment.” The governor is exactly where he was two years ago - wandering aimlessly in…
In the fields of health and human services, there is no more critical workforce issue than the serious shortage of nurses, a shortage that will worsen as the baby boom generation ages and retires. In recent years, the University of…
If I was the conspiracy-minded sort, I’d swear that Richard Stallman and Linus Torvalds sneak into their underground labs at night to whip up Web viruses. Those lords of the open-source software movement -- Stallman over the border in Cambridge,…
When you think of the White Mountains, chances are you see yourself schussing down a Double Black diamond run making tracks in the powder. But the area has just as much - maybe even more -- to offer by way…
Richard Brothers, a 45-year-old Campton resident who’s described as a “part-time health care adviser” to Governor Benson, has decided that he wants to give it another shot in trying to retire his fellow Republican, Sen. Carl Johnson of Meredith. Brothers,…
We now know the extent of U.S. Sen. Judd Gregg’s legendary sense of humor. He doesn’t like Jane Fonda jokes. During a visit to Dartmouth College, the senator was given of a computer science lab to see the latest developments…
At its much-publicized 2004 Liberty Dinner last month, the New Hampshire Liberty Alliance -- a group that describes itself as a “non-partisan coalition” that supports “increased individual in New Hampshire” - didn’t only hear from Governor Benson and Jason Sorens,…
Early summer is the time for Red Sox slumps, beach novels and political storytelling. Considering that F&J covers neither sports nor literary accomplishments, here are two of the summer’s best-selling New Hampshire political rumors so far. 1. After winning in…
Fending off any attempt to criticize Governor Benson for his relationship with the wannabe settlers of the Free State Project, the governor wanted to make it clear the other day that while he’s glad to help them build their bandwagon,…
• You’ve to have some sympathy for Kelly Ayotte. She quit her post as the governor’s legal counsel last year only a few of months after taking the job to become deputy attorney general. Now she’s back to working as…
Many industries in New Hampshire are ”below the radar.” They’re businesses that for one reason or another are not very visible or are hard to reduce to mere statistics. One of them is the general aviation business. A general aviation…
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Hampshire has announced that it’s going back to the drawing board to help build a tiered health-care product with some of the state’s largest purchasers of health insurance. “This cause is so worthy,…
LYNDEBOROUGH - Developing an inventory of the town’s historic and cultural sites will be the first project taken on by the newly formed Heritage Commission. At an organizational meeting Tuesday, Chase Roeper was named chairman. The commission will next meet…
NASHUA -Firefighters confined a fire that started in a home’s chimney early Sunday morning. A charcoal grill connected to the chimney at 55½ New Dunstable Road was the cause, and firefighters had to rip apart the walls of the surrounding…
MERRIMACK - Merrimack police say a medical problem appears to have contributed to a two-car wreck that sent three town residents injured to the hospital around midday Sunday. Stephanie Roy, 35, and her mother, Lorraine Roy, 68, both of 4…
NASHUA - Carolyn Choate is program manager for WYCN-TV 13 in Nashua. But on Friday, she goes national when her portrait and those of 49 other breast cancer survivors from across the country are displayed on a shiny new BMW…
IF YOU GO The chug-chug-chug, toot-toot, woo-woo song of the faithful Old Smokey rail system, which once filled the air and completed the warm, family-fun atmosphere at the former Pleasure Island in Wakefield, Mass., will be played again on July…
NEW IPSWICH - The first victims of a slumping economy are cultural activities, particularly those that are dependent on donations, gifts and endowments. Among those victims is Historic New England, owner of the Barrett House, and the result is fewer…
(AP) - A car seized in Manchester in a drug crime will be used to patrol the prison in Laconia. The federal court recently released the 1998 Lincoln to the state Corrections Department. The vehicle was seized when parole officers…
Tilton - (AP) - The cleanup of a planned riverfront park will take longer and cost more than expected. The Environmental Protection Agency began the cleanup five weeks ago and found more extensive contamination from lead and barium ash. The…
(AP) - A Manchester man is recovering after police say his neighbor attacked him with an ax. Michael Ceichon was treated at Elliot Hospital for a cut on his hand. His neighbor Robert Pelletier, 33, was in court Friday charged…
Manchester - (AP) - A popular teen from Weare was still hospitalized this weekend with severe head injuries after being beaten with a baseball bat. Authorities initially reported the incident as road rage, but Ralph Rhea of Weare says his…
HUDSON - Members of the Historical Society and rotary club braved rain and sun last weekend to start painting the Hills House. About 15-20 people helped scrape, prime and paint the home’s first floor June 26-27, society member David Alukonis…
The Amherst Town Library now offers free wireless Internet access for library patrons. The way the new system works is that people with wireless laptop computers will be able to access the Internet from most tables or chairs in the…
Despite Andy Roeper’s best efforts to coordinate and schedule all of the various workshops on dismantling and reassembling a barn well in advance, one of the key players has managed to double book the initial dates and he is moving…
WASHINGTON - It could be a long weekend for thousands of former soldiers. The Army says it will begin notifying more than 5,600 of those soldiers next week that they are being involuntarily recalled to active duty and could be…
BOSTON (AP) - A civilian employee of the U.S. Navy fell about 70 feet and died while preparing the historic USS Constitution for its July 4 Boston Harbor turnaround. The man fell from the ship’s main mast to its top…
WILTON - In addition to preserving rural character and quality of life and providing habitat for wildlife and recreation areas for people, conserving open space costs a town less than developing it into house lots. The cost of providing town…
WILTON - All independent filmmakers are invited to submit a film to the 11th annual Wilton Film Festival, to be held Oct. 15 and 16. The Best In Show will be screened at Premiere Night, Friday, Oct. 15, at the…
The Nashua Soup Kitchen and Shelter is seeking donations for its “Backpacks for Back to School” program. The program helps disadvantaged children start the school year off on the same footing as other children. Children in need in grades one-12…
NASHUA - Rivier College’s Center for Peace and Social Justice will hold its ninth annual Summer Institute next week, from July 5-9. This year’s program, “Peacemaking and Peacebuilding in a Time of Endless War,” will feature presentations by a number…
JOINING IN MILFORD - Teens who complain there isn’t enough to do in Milford will get their chance to do something about it. As a follow-up to earlier gatherings about helping youth in the area, the Souhegan Valley Teen Council…
REGION - A 61-year-old Sears department store repairman remained hospitalized Thursday, but his condition was improving following injuries he sustained Wednesday while working on a big-screen television at a Merrimack residence. Gerald Tetrault, of Gilford was in good condition at…
WILTON - “Wilton Old Home Days” tote bags have arrived at the Wilton Main Street Association office, and will be available at the Downtown Marketplace and Putnam’s Store. These American made Enviro-Tote bags feature a screen transfer of Gail Hoar’s…
The Nashua Republican City Committee will be hosting a campaign event at the home of Carolann Crain on Tuesday at 6 p.m. U.S. Rep. , R- N.H., Charles Bass and Executive Councilor Dave Wheeler will be guest speakers. The address…
Sunday is National HIV Testing Day, an initiative of the National Association of People with AIDS urging Americans who might be at risk to get tested. For local residents, however, the observance comes two days later. On Tuesday, the city’s…
Like many business ventures, Starter Building & Development of Londonderry began almost by accident, when four small developers came together in 1989 to rescue a floundering housing project in Merrimack. The real estate downturn had begun in earnest, and the…
What if your young daughter told you she was interested in a career in construction? Sher Harvey, an owner and vice president of Infantine Insurance in Bedford, would tell you that construction is deeply rooted in math and science, pays…
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. 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
Planning for the future, particularly as a business owner, requires more than a simple will. Our panelist of professionals explore the fundamentals of estate planning, from choosing between wills and trusts to preparing for incapacity and business succession. Their insights highlight how thoughtful planning can protect assets, reduce legal complications, maximize financial benefits and ensure your wishes are carried out for both family and business interests.
Workforce reductions are never easy. Whether driven by economic uncertainty, industry shifts or strategic restructuring, layoffs can be some of the most difficult decisions business leaders face. At the same time, workforce reductions carry legal obligations that are easy to overlook, particularly under state law. In New Hampshire, one of the most misunderstood of those obligations is the state’s WARN Act.
Nearly nine months after a controversial change to the Youth Development Center abuse claims process pushed the administrator from his job and stalled the proceedings for survivors, the fund now has a new leader.
