Congress silenced free speech in TikTok law, platform tells federal court
TikTok and parent company Bytedance Ltd. alleges President Biden's ban of the popular platform violates the First Amendment
News
NH Gives raises $3.2 million for nearly 650 NH nonprofits
According to a NH Center for Nonprofits press release, more than $3.28 million was raised for a record-breaking 649 participating New Hampshire nonprofits through NH Gives. Nearly 13,500 people contributed to the effort between 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, and 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12.
Manchester Mayor announces two homeless initiatives hires
The Office of Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais has announced the hiring of Owen Westover to the position of homelessness initiatives coordinator and Irina Owens as director of homeless initiatives.
Cyanobacteria blooms spotted on Lake Winnipesaukee
Cyanobacteria blooms, a kind of blue-green algae that can be toxic to humans and pets, have been reported on parts of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Franklin Pierce University to use $1.75m gift to bolster student services
The largest philanthropic commitment in Franklin Pierce University’s history will fund a new center to support students that also bears the name of its outgoing president.
‘The viability of hospitals is at stake’
The state’s 26 hospitals stand to lose millions in state payments for uncompensated care with the collapse Thursday, June 6, of negotiations between the governor, lawmakers and the hospitals.
After months of debate, NH House shelves plan to legalize marijuana in state
After months of State House negotiations and bipartisan votes, the effort to legalize cannabis in New Hampshire and sell it at 15 state-awarded franchises fell short Thursday, June 13, as House lawmakers voted to set the last remaining bill on the issue aside for the year.
Strong enough to take the hits
People who drive and analyze the New Hampshire economic engine agree that interest rates, inflation, housing and child care are the challenges facing an otherwise strong New Hampshire economy at mid-year.
Gastroenterologist Dr. Howard Mitz joins Speare Memorial Hospital
Dr. Howard Mitz, a gastroenterologist, is now seeing patients in Plymouth. With decades of experience treating digestive disorders, Mitz will offer his expertise to the greater Plymouth area.
Taking the plunge to help veterans
Swim With A Mission will host an open water swim race on Saturday, July 13 to honor our country’s military veterans on Newfound Lake at Wellington State Park in Bristol.
