or search for
Roger Wood at large
Member
New Hampshire Press Association
NHPA lifetime achievement award winner
News Updates daily Monday through Friday
Click on the arrow below for a news update
Please subscribe below free with your email address to receive these news feeds.
News in Brief
There is an uptick in wildfire warnings and an uptick in tick warnings in New Hampshire. That’s because warmer weather has created conditions for both. You can protect yourselves from potential tick bites by wearing more covered clothing, especially outside. And this week, weather forecasters say that the temperatures will warm up contributing to those conditions.
It would appear that shipping through the contested Strait of Hormuz has stalled. That’s after President Trump has threatened to blockade Iranian ports. His action follows weekend failed talks between the US and Iran to solve the nearly 2 month war.
American born Pope Leo is saying that he is not fazed by criticism from President Trump. Trump has called him. a very liberal person not doing a good job.
Controversial legislation to allow teachers and students to carry guns on college campuses gets a final Public hearing Tuesday. The Bill sponsored by Rochester State rep Samuel. Farrington, if passed, would allow them as as well as as non-lethal weapons on campuses.
If you live in Maine, you may wonder when your $300 bonus check will be arriving from the state. It was approved in the legislature and signed by governor Janet Mills and, if your income. Is under $50,000, or if a married couple earns less than $100,000, your check will be in the mail.
If a 42-year-old Maine man thought he got away with a murder back in 2017, Steven Versluis has gotten a rude awakening. He’s been formally charged with the death of street living Tom Yamada after a cold case investigation.
Portsmouth police are celebrating their naming of the first duly accredited police department in the state. It is NH State accreditation, and. National Commission on Accreditation for Law-enforcement Agencies.
From Police Chief Mark Newport:
“I am proud to announce that the Portsmouth Police Department has become the 1st police department in the State of New Hampshire to achieve both State Accreditation and Advanced CALEA Accreditation.
This is a significant milestone that reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence in law enforcement. Accreditation is a rigorous process that evaluates our policies, procedures, training, and overall operations against established best practices.
Earning this most recent State recognition demonstrates that we strive to continue to meet the highest professional standards in areas such as accountability, transparency, community engagement, and officer safety.
Why does this matter? For the City of Portsmouth, it means increased trust and confidence knowing that your police department is operating within proven, industry-recognized state and national standards. For our officers and professional staff, it ensures clear guidelines, enhanced training, and a safer, more effective work environment.
This achievement would not be possible without the dedication and professionalism of our Accreditation Manager Kate Young, Professional Standards Lieutenant Chris Kiberd, and the impressive men and women who make Portsmouth PD great. We remain committed to providing the highest level of service and maintaining the trust you place in us every day.”
Please send event announcements, comments or news tips by clicking on connect. Thank you!
Thank you for subscribing! Please consider encouraging others to subscribe for free
If you are having any problems receiving this feed, please email Rogerwoodnews@gmail.com
I
If you are having any problems receiving this feed, please email Rogerwoodnews@gmail.com
You are invited to sample free the novel Death by Radio, by Roger Wood that’s now on Amazon and other outlets. It draws on years of experience in the quirky broadcasting industry to write this Murder mystery novel.
.
Hayden3933
https://shorturl.fm/ns1Kc