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A long-standing union at the Portsmouth naval shipyard has lost its collective bargaining right. It’s the 300 member. United brotherhood of. Carpenters and Jointers local. And it’s One of many across the country losing It’s collective bargaining agreement by executive order of President Trump.
The offer by a former Manchester West high school teacher for sex with a what he thought was a 12-year-old girl Has resulted in a 13 year Term in federal prison. The sting snared 48 year-old Stacy Lancaster, who taught at West high School in Manchester. His online offer was $100 for 15 minutes worth of sex.
New Hampshire Secretary of State David M. Scanlan reminds voters that the deadline to change their party affiliation before the State Primary Election is June 2, 2026.
Registered voters who want to change their party affiliation should visit their local town/city clerk’s office before the deadline.
Fishermen in several states, including Maine will benefit from their new designation as Farmers of the sea. That’s because they are now enjoying the same federal programs as farmers of the land. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has announced the changes.
“With the launch of the USDA Office of Seafood, we are honoring decades of hard work on the water and opening the door to new opportunities, stronger support, and a brighter future for the seafood industry
While, Arthur Artie Demoulas won one battle against his sisters who challenged his management style at the Market Basket Supermarket chain, this time, a judge ruled that the sisters, who were on the Board of Directors acted in good faith by terminating him.
Two popular hotels along York Beach Maine have new names and new owners. The York Beach Surf club and Sea Latch Inn were purchased at auction after foreclosure in 2025. Portsmouth based Colwen Hotels bought the two properties for nearly $7 million.
A college diploma in three months? Seriously. One student at the University of Maine did that through online courses. They finished 11 classes in four weeks, then grabbed a masters degree in another five weeks.
The temporary cease-fire between the US and Iran is over tomorrow, with slim hope of a settlement of the war between the two countries. Both have accused, the other of violating the truce.
Coming up next, more conversation with Jessica Williams, senior researcher at the nonprofit New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute. It’s about housing in the state..
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