WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Former U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte's rare public appearance in Concord to file for the ballot yesterday was marked by the the hallmarks of New Hampshire's GOP gubernatorial primary: nasty infighting, questions about her MAGA bona fides, and an all-consuming need to pander to the furthest fringes of the Republican Party. As the Union Leader reports, Ayotte's filing day was overshadowed by her primary opponent,   more

BERLIN, New Hampshire, June 13 -- The Community College System of New Hampshire issued the following news release: Five colleges and universities have committed to simplifying transfer for students who earn associate degrees in the Community College System of New Hampshire and want to pursue a bachelor's degree program at a four-year institution in New Hampshire. Colby-Sawyer College, Franklin Pierce University, Keene State College, New England College and Plymouth State University have joined  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 14 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * The history professor will receive the prestigious award for his new book, Equality: The History of an Elusive Idea. * * * History professor Darrin McMahon has been awarded the 2024 Jacques Barzun Prize in Cultural History for his recent book, Equality: The History of an Elusive Idea (https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/darrin-m-mcmahon/equality/9780465093939/?lens=basic-books). The prestigio  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 10 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: Family, friends, and supporters on Saturday joined military officials and CNN anchor Jake Tapper '91 to witness and celebrate the commissioning of two graduating seniors as Army second lieutenants. The two seniors who received their commissions during the ceremony at Loew Auditorium were David Appleton '24, a mathematics major from Mattapoisett, Mass., and Brian Zheng '24, a government major modified with politics,  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 13 (TNSres) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: A Dartmouth study conducted on fruit flies reports the first evidence in any organism that oocytes--the cells that become eggs--regularly rejuvenate the critical protein linkages that bind chromosomes together. The findings are a potentially important step toward helping women reduce their risk of pregnancy complications as they age, the researchers report in the journal Current Biology. Women are born wit  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: Footage has resurfaced of former U.S. Senator and Republican candidate for governor Kelly Ayotte advocating against New Hampshire's own marriage equality law. In the video, then-Senate candidate Ayotte claimed, "I absolutely support and believe in marriage as between a man and a woman. And I do think it's unfortunate that our state has made a different decision on that." Ayotte also cheered on efforts to   more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on June 13, 2024: * * * DGA Deputy Communications Director Izzi Levy released the following statement on former U.S. Senator and Republican candidate for governor Kelly Ayotte officially filing to be on the ballot for New Hampshire's governor's race this morning: "Kelly Ayotte is a self-serving politician who will say or do anything to win, even lying to Granite Staters about her dangerous record of res  more

RINDGE, New Hampshire, June 14 -- Franklin Pierce University issued the following news: Franklin Pierce University is proud to announce the largest philanthropic commitment in its history, totaling $1,750,000, from Trustee Frederick W. Pierce, IV and his wife Christine Pierce. This commitment, which includes a $750,000 gift and a $1 million bequest intention, will fund the construction of the new Student Success Center (SSC) and ensure its continued operations. This transformative contribution   more

RINDGE, New Hampshire, June 13 -- Franklin Pierce University issued the following news: Franklin Pierce University is proud to announce its participation in the New Hampshire Transfer Guarantee, an initiative aimed at making the transfer process from community colleges more efficient and affordable for students. This program is part of the New England Board of Higher Education's efforts to facilitate seamless transitions for community college students. "We are excited to join the New Hampshire  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 15 -- Gov. Christopher T. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * HB 155: Relative to the higher education commission * HB 182: Prohibiting discharge of volunteer firefighters or volunteer medical technicians from other employment * HB 283: Relative to rental application fees charged to prospective tenants * HB 354: Relative to charted public school eligibility for state school building aid * HB 370: Relative to after market window tinting   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 12 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: New Hampshire Attorney General John M. Formella and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide settlement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. The consent judgment filed in this lawsuit addresses allegations that Johnson & Johnson deceptively promoted and misled consumers   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 12 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: As part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 state and territory attorneys general, Attorney General John M. Formella joined a letter sent to U.S. House leadership endorsing the Child Exploitation and Artificial Intelligence Expert Commission Act (https://www.doj.nh.gov/news/2024/documents/20240611-ai-scam.pdf) of 2024. The Act was sponsored by Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-NY) and co-sponsor  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 13 (TNSres) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has completed its investigation into the officer-involved shooting that took place on May 26, 2023, in Manchester, New Hampshire, in which Alex R. Naone (age 26) was shot and killed. The final investigation report concludes that, based on all the facts and circumstances, Manchester Po  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 13 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: On Wednesday, the Governor and Executive Council approved a new contract between the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) and Khan Academy to offer a pilot artificial intelligence platform for educators and students in grades 5-12 statewide. Khanmigo is Khan Academy's AI offering, which serves as a teaching assistant for educators and a tutor for students. Ne  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 11 (TNSres) -- Gov. Christopher T. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on June 10, 2024: Today, following the release of the 2024 Annie E. Casey Foundation's annual KIDS COUNT Data Book, which ranks New Hampshire as the #1 state in the country for child well-being for the second year in a row, Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement: "Every Granite Stater should take pride in the fact that New Hampshire is recognized nationally a  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 12 -- The New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release: White pine trees in New Hampshire have been dropping needles, but that is to be expected after last year's rainy late spring and summer, according to the N.H. Forest Health Bureau. For the past 15 years, pine forests across the northeast have been affected by several fungi that attack pine needles, causing them to discolor and to cast off of the trees prematurely  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 11 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 27,017) on June 10, 2024, involving the City of Berlin: * * * Request for Approval of Berlin Community Power Plan Commission Approval of Community Power Aggregation Plan In this order, the Commission approves the City of Berlin's (Berlin or the City) Community Power Electric Aggregation Plan (Plan). I. BACKGROUND On April 24, 2024, Berlin submitted a request for approva  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 15 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 27,018) on June 14, 2024, involving Electric Distribution Utilities: * * * Consideration of Changes to the Current Net Metering Tariff Structure, Including Compensation of Customer-Generators Order Granting Rehearing and Amending Prehearing Order In this order, we grant rehearing and amend our prehearing order requesting answers to record requests, requiring only the elec  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 6 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 24-066) involving Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp.: * * * Petition to Amend Tariff COMMENCEMENT OF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDING, NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE, AND NOTICE OF HEARING On April 22, 2024 Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. d/b/a Liberty (Liberty) filed a petition to amend to its tariff to allow it recover costs associated with municipal req  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 4 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DW 24-069) involving Mill Brook Village Water System LLC: * * * Joint Petition for Approval to Change Ownership of Mill Brook Village Water System, LLC COMMENCEMENT OF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDING AND NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE On May 1, 2024, Mill Brook Village Water System, LLC (Mill Brook) and Marc Liechti and Justin Ahmann (the Buyers) filed a joint petition requesting that the  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 4 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DW 24-071) involving Pennichuck Water Works Inc.: * * * Petition for Approval of Special Contract with Tyngsborough Water District COMMENCEMENT OF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDING AND NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE On May 6, 2024, Pennichuck Water Works, Inc. (PWW) filed a petition requesting that the Commission approve a second special contract between it and the Tyngsborough Water Distri  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 5 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 24-013) involving the Town of Loudon: * * * Request for Approval of Loudon Community Power Plan SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER OF NOTICE On June 5, 2024, the Town of Loudon (Loudon) filed its revised Community Power Electric Aggregation Plan (the Revised Plan) with the Commission pursuant to RSA 53-E:7 for Commission review and approval. See Procedural Order dated May 9, 2024. RSA 53-E:7, I  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 6 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 24-079) involving the Town of Stratford: * * * Request for Approval of Stratford Community Power Plan ORDER OF NOTICE On June 5, 2024, the Town of Stratford (Stratford) 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 plan su  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 6 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 24-002) involving the Town of Tamworth: * * * Request for Approval of Town of Tamworth Community Power Plan SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER OF NOTICE On June 5, 2024, the Town of Tamworth (Town or Tamworth) filed its revised Community Power Electric Aggregation Plan (the Revised Plan) with the Commission pursuant to RSA 53-E:7 for Commission review and approval. [See Procedural Order dated M  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 6 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 24-077) involving Unitil Energy Systems Inc.: * * * Petition for Approval of Revenue Decoupling Adjustment Factor and Proposed Tariff Changes COMMENCEMENT OF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDING AND NOTICE OF HEARING On May 24, 2024, Unitil Energy Systems, Inc. (UES or the Company) filed a petition requesting that the Commission approve its proposed revenue decoupling adjustment factors (RDA  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news on June 11, 2024: Chris Pappas must've seen some troubling polling...Yesterday, while he was filing for re-election, Pappas touted his scant ties to Trump while trying to distance himself from Biden. This move is ironic given that Pappas has supported all of Joe Biden's self-proclaimed accomplishments. In case you missed it... Pappas Touts Trump, Disses Biden on Filing Day New Hampshire Journal   more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 15 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: Along with the 2,000 or so students who received degrees at Commencement, nine tenured faculty members across Dartmouth are also entering a new chapter in their lives. Susan Ackerman, professor of religion; Catherine Cramer, associate professor of psychological and brain sciences; Mary Desjardins, professor of film and media studies; Douglas Haynes, professor of history; Jay Hull, professor of psychological and bra  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 11 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release dated June 6, 2024: WV Secretary of State Mac Warner and chief election officers in eight other states joined to bring legal action against an Executive Order issued by President Joe Biden that would federalize state elections. On Tuesday, May 28, the Secretaries of State in West Virginia, Arkansas, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, Tennessee, and Wyoming f  more