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State Tipoffs Involving New Hampshire Newsletter for Sunday May 19, 2024 ( 20 items )  

Consolidated Communications: All-New Fiber Internet Service, Fidium Fiber, Now Available in Moultonborough
MOULTONBOROUGH, New Hampshire, May 16 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Fidium Fiber is now available to more than 1,500 homes and businesses in Moultonborough, N.H. With the expansion of Fidium's future-proof all-fiber fiber network complete, residents can now connect to symmetrical multi-gig internet speeds and all the benefits that come with access to high-speed fiber connection. "With expande  more

Dartmouth College Names Winner of Greenshot Accelerator Program
HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 14 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news on May 13, 2024: Mach Electric, a startup company based in Boulder, Colo., aiming to produce aerospace-grade carbon fiber through a process that sequesters carbon dioxide from often overlooked sources, won $75,000 in a pitch competition Friday in New York City at the Dartmouth Entrepreneurs Forum. The team was one of nine contenders of sustainably minded entrepreneurs from Dartmouth's new Greenshot accelerator, laun  more

Dartmouth College: Renovation to Collis Center Porch Starts Next Month
HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 16 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: The front porch and surrounding landscape of the Collis Student Center are slated for an update, beginning June 17. The $5 million project will revitalize and make fully accessible what has long been a prime outdoor gathering space for students. The plan will make much-needed structural repairs and aesthetic improvements to the porch, patio, and surrounding walkways while preserving the historic character of what is  more

Democratic Governors Association: NH-GOV GOP Primary Attacks Ramp Up As Ayotte Ducks a Third Debate
WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Republican candidate for governor Chuck Morse took to Twitter this morning to slam former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte for refusing to debate, writing, "My primary opponent, Kelly Ayotte, has dodged three debates and it's no wonder why. From supporting amnesty for millions of illegals to opposing school choice, her record shows the truth: Kelly is no conservative." Morse went on to criticize Ayotte for hiding fr  more

FLIR Announces Extech BR450W Series of Wireless Video Borescopes
HUDSON, New Hampshire, May 14 -- Teledyne FLIR issued the following news release: FLIR, a Teledyne Technologies company, today announced the Extech BR450W Series of video borescopes for inspecting difficult-to-reach targets in building, automotive, and plant maintenance applications. The two models, the BR450W-D Dual HD Wireless and BR450W-A2 Two-Way Articulating Wireless, will provide users with remote control and display, documentation, sharing options, and an intuitive user interface that st  more

Franklin Pierce University Celebrates Graduates at 59th Commencement Exercises
RINDGE, New Hampshire, May 13 -- Franklin Pierce University issued the following news on May 11, 2024: On Saturday, May 11, 2024, Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, N.H., hosted its 59th Commencement. The event brought together the Class of 2024 graduates, faculty, staff, and guests. President Kim Mooney '83 extended a warm welcome to the graduates, their families and friends, alumni, Board of Trustees members, honored guests, and everyone joining through the livestream. "Welcome to Frankli  more

N.H. A.G. Formella Announces $10.25M Multistate Settlement With 5 Wireless Carriers Over Their Deceptive, Misleading Advertising Practices
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: Attorney General John M. Formella announces a $10.25 million multistate settlement with AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and TracFone Wireless, Inc. (collectively, the "Wireless Carriers"), which resolves the state attorneys general investigations into the Wireless Carriers' deceptive and misleading advertisin  more

N.H. A.G. Formella: Claremont Couple Pleads Guilty to $40K Medicaid Fraud Scheme
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 14 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: Attorney General John M. Formella announces that Joseph Bye, age 31, and Sara Lapointe, age 29, both of Claremont, New Hampshire, have pleaded guilty to defrauding New Hampshire Medicaid out of more than $40,000. Between July 2020 and July 2022, Bye and Lapointe stole a combined $41,606.62 from the New Hampshire Medicaid program by submitting fraudulent claims for mileage reimburse  more

N.H. A.G. Formella: Court Rejects Avid Telecom's Attempts to Dismiss Illegal Robocalls Case
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 14 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the United States District Court in Arizona has denied Avid Telecom's multiple attempts to dismiss and delay a bipartisan, 49-state lawsuit against the company Michael D. Lansky, L.L.C., dba Avid Telecom, as well as its owner Michael D. Lansky and its vice president Stacey S. Reeves. Forty-nine attorneys general who are also members o  more

N.H. A.G. Formella: Enforcement Actions Filed Against Christopher Rounds for Violations of the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 15 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: Attorney General John M. Formella announces the initiation of an enforcement action by the Civil Rights Unit against Christopher Rounds, age 46, of Manchester, New Hampshire, alleging five violations of the New Hampshire Civil Rights Act. The civil complaint alleges that on June 9, 2023, Mr. Rounds confronted the property manager at an apartment building at which he had been residi  more

N.H. Gov. Sununu Signs 12 Bills Into Law, Issues Statement
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 15 -- Gov. Christopher T. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on May 14, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after signing HB 261 into law, relative to rights of tenants in cases of domestic violence: * "New Hampshire is stepping up to protect survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking by ensuring they have the ability to live in safe environment without jumping through legal hurdles to do so  more

N.H. Gov. Sununu Statement Regarding Sen. Bradley's Hospital Medicaid Payment Legislation
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 15 -- Gov. Christopher T. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on May 14, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement regarding Senator Bradley's proposed Medicaid payments and Medicaid fund legislation: "As hospitals have stepped away from the mental health crisis, other community partners have leaned in to support New Hampshire families," said Governor Chris Sununu. "This legislation recognizes those efforts by supp  more

N.H. Gov. Sununu, Mayor Jay Ruais Statement Following Approval of $1M for Mark Stebbins Community Center
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 16 -- Gov. Christopher T. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on May 15, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after members of the Executive Council voted to approve $1 Million in funding to assist in the building of the Mark Stebbins Community Center in Manchester, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization: "By breaking down silos and bringing nonprofits together under one roof, the Mark Stebbins Community Center car  more

N.H. PUC Issues Order of Notice Involving Liberty Utilities
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 9 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 24-061) involving Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp.: * * * 2024 Default Service Solicitations COMMENCEMENT OF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDING AND NOTICE OF HEARING On April 11, 2024, Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. d/b/a Liberty (Liberty) filed a letter notifying the Commission of its proposed schedule for the solicitation of default energy service supply   more

N.H. PUC Issues Order of Notice Involving Town of Bristol
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 14 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 24-072) on May 13, 2024, involving the Town of Bristol: * * * Request for Approval of Bristol Community Power Plan ORDER OF NOTICE On May 7, 2024, the Town of Bristol (Bristol) filed its Community Power Electric Aggregation Plan (the Plan) with the Commission pursuant to RSA 53-E:7 for Commission review and approval. RSA 53-E:7, II provides that The commission shall approve any   more

N.H. PUC Issues Secretarial Letter on Eversource Energy
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 10 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DE 24-041): * * * Re: Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy Petition for Review of Storm Expenses, Hearing Guidelines To the Parties: To facilitate the hearing scheduled in this matter, the Presiding Officer has adopted the following procedures. All participants will be expected to appear in person at the hearing, unless a written request for a particular  more

N.H. PUC Issues Secretarial Letter on Liberty Utilities
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 9 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DE 24-061): * * * Re: Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. d/b/a Liberty, 2024 Default Service Solicitations, Hearing Guidelines To the Parties: To facilitate the hearing scheduled in this matter, the Presiding Officer has adopted the following procedures. All participants will be expected to appear in person at the hearing, unless a written request for a particular ind  more

N.H. Supreme Court Appoints Judge Ellen Vs. Christo as Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court
CONCORD, New Hampshire, May 16 -- The New Hampshire Supreme Court issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: The New Hampshire Supreme Court today selected Judge Ellen V. Christo to serve as Administrative Judge of the New Hampshire Circuit Court, taking over oversight responsibilities of the state's 34 Circuit Courts from Judge David D. King, who is retiring as of July 1, 2024. King has been a Circuit Court Judge since 2007 and has served as Administrative Judge of the Circuit Court si  more

Vermont Law & Graduate School: Forest Protection Group Files Lawsuit to Challenge Commercial Logging in White Mountain National Forest
SOUTH ROYALTON, Vermont, May 18 -- The Vermont Law and Graduate School issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Vermont Law and Graduate School's Environmental Advocacy Clinic filed suit today in the United States District Court for the District of New Hampshire on behalf of forest protection group Standing Trees. The suit challenges commercial logging projects recently approved by the United States Forest Service in the White Mountain National Forest, in Piermont and Gorham, New Hamp  more

White Mountains Regional High School Awarded Grant From Consolidated Communications for Geospatial Technology Program
WHITEFIELD, New Hampshire, May 15 -- Consolidated Communications, a broadband and business communications provider, issued the following news release: White Mountains Regional High School has been awarded a $5,000 grant to support its geospatial technology program from Consolidated Communications' Consolidated Connects Educational Grant Program. Consolidated joined students, teachers and faculty in celebrating the grant award at a check presentation during the school's Spartan Spotlight assembl  more