New Hampshire Business Review - Oct. 6, 2023

October 6, 2023

Kennebunk doctor accused of overprescribing opioids seeks to dismiss case

Shawn P. Sullivan-Portsmouth Herald,

Faced with multiple charges of overprescribing opioids to patients, a local doctor is seeking to have the case against her thrown out of court.

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Michaela Towfighi-Concord Monitor, Geoff Forester-photographer-Concord Monitor,

Winter emergency housing construction on Pleasant Street in Concord, NH for homeless continues as winter approaches

Facing a struggling economy

Phil Sletten,

Latest data shows median income fell behind inflation, tax credit expirations, increased poverty

(Opinion) Community banks can build on customer loyalty

Tricia Duchesneau,

Community banks can build on customer loyalty because they are focused on customers’ needs, not the needs of public shareholders.

Down to Business Primary Edition: Doug Burgum

Mike Cote,

Down to Business Primary Edition: Q&A with North Dakota's Governor, Doug Burgum asking him questions related to New Hampshire

(Opinion) Workplace mental health: What do employees want?

Debra LeClair,

NN Businesses for Social Responsibility, heard directly from employees throughout NH on the topic of mental well-being in the workplace.

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Studies show gig workers less emotionally invested than full-time employees

UNH Leadership,

As gig economy continues to grow, so do questions about how this type of nontraditional work compares to full-time work arrangements.

Get to know designer Matthew Mead

Tricia Soule,

Author, designer, photographer and entertaining expert Matthew Mead is one of the original influencers for "remote work".

(Opinion) Schools should cultivate sense of belonging every day

Jacob A. Bennett,

Jacob A. Bennett wants to purpose that every day of every school year should make students have a feeling of belonging

New voting machines for NH

Brad Cook,

NH currently only has one certified device available, the Accuvote device, which has been in use for about a quarter century.

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Torrington deepens NH investment with purchase of The Ridge

Torrington Properties has deepened its stake in the state’s commercial/retail real estate market with its purchase of the 300,000-square-foot shopping center in Rochester known as The Ridge. The $51.3 million acquisition from Waterstone Properties includes the retail center adjacent to Route 11, home to Market Basket, a New Hampshire Liquor & Wine Outlet, Marshalls, Old Navy, Starbucks, Stonewall Kitchen, Petco, Famous Footwear, ULTA Beauty, Hobby Lobby, the 110 Grill restaurant and other occupants.