Franklin Pierce releases latest economic impact report
Report notes that Monadnock Region’s Franklin Pierce University is strong moneymaker, jobs creator for New Hampshire
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With new foreclosure, state’s chosen buyer in $21.5 million Laconia land deal takes another hit
Emails show state grew frustrated as buyer’s team delayed closing
NH SBDC and NH Tech Alliance launch cybersecurity programs
The NH Small Business Development Center (NH SBDC) and NH Tech Alliance (NHTA) are launching a suite of cybersecurity programs designed to educate and support businesses in New Hampshire.
Jobs report data shows ‘mixed picture’
According to a February report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate has increased to 3.9% nationwide, and the number of unemployed people increased by 334,000 to 6.5 million.
In first New Hampshire visit in two years, Biden talks cutting health care costs
President Joe Biden paid New Hampshire his first visit in nearly two years on March 11, using a brief speech at the Goffstown YMCA to promote his $7.3 trillion proposed federal budget and criticize Republicans as obstructionists.
COVID-19 no longer means five days in isolation, CDC says
Americans who test positive for COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days, U.S. health officials announced March 1.
Monadnock Community Hospital opens first gastroenterology department
Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough opened its first gastroenterology department last week to help meet the growing local demand for services.
Belknap County attorney confirmed as Superior Court judge
Andrew Livernois, Belknap County Attorney since 2017, will soon be sworn in as Superior Court judge. The Executive Council voted on March 13 to confirm Livernois’ nomination.
Dartmouth Health nurses make another attempt at unionization
As staffing shortages and extended wait times continue to hamper operations at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), nurses are attempting to unionize.
Old Homestead Farm proposes short-stay cabins to supplement event business
A previously approved event business on Greenville Road in New Ipswich may be seeking an expansion before it gets off the ground, adding short-stay cabins to a planned event venue.
