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Franklin Pierce University to use $1.75m gift to bolster student services
The largest philanthropic commitment in Franklin Pierce University’s history will fund a new center to support students that also bears the name of its outgoing president.

NH Gives raises $3.2 million for nearly 650 NH nonprofits
According to a NH Center for Nonprofits press release, more than $3.28 million was raised for a record-breaking 649 participating New Hampshire nonprofits through NH Gives.

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Eversource seeks large increase in electric rate
The energy charge, which covers the cost of the electricity actually used by customers, gets the most attention but it makes up only about half the bill.

After months of debate, NH House shelves plan to legalize marijuana in state
The 178-173 vote to table the bill, and the subsequent failure to overturn the motion by a wider margin, ends the legalization debate in Concord for now, but it keeps legalization alive as a campaign-year issue.

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Strong enough to take the hits
At mid-year, NH’s economy remains strong despite inflation, housing and other challenges.

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How much money is enough to retire on?
How much money will you need to retire? That’s the million-dollar question. Is a million dollars enough for retirement, though?

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For a third straight month, NH home prices reach record level
It’s a hat trick for single-family homes in New Hampshire as the median price of a house recorded a record high price in May — $525,000 — for the third month in a row.

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New rules for Minimum Standards for Public School Approval hit first hurdle
A legal analysis of the proposed Ed 306 Rules found to be at odds with state law, constitution

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Potential homebuyers: Beware the myth of lower rates
Waiting for interest rate relief may not be a good strategy

Setting people with disabilities free
Too many barriers to housing exist for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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Pride Month calls for reaffirmation of LGBTQ rights
Any one of the numerous bills headed to Gov. Sununu’s desk will be harmful to LGBTQ communities

LETTER TO THE EDITOR
New Hampshire is going in the wrong direction. Profit before people is fine when people make enough to live. Rent today is yesterday’s mortgage.

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Saint Anselm College expects $40 million building for nursing school to be completed in 2025
Nursing and public health official Diane Uzarski named inaugural dean of the new school

Cyanobacteria blooms spotted on Lake Winnipesaukee
Cyanobacteria blooms, a kind of blue-green algae that can be toxic to humans and pets, have been reported on parts of Lake Winnipesaukee.

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‘The viability of hospitals is at stake’
Lawmakers, governor, hospitals fail to reach deal on Medicaid payments

Gastroenterologist Dr. Howard Mitz joins Speare Memorial Hospital
Dr. Howard Mitz, a gastroenterologist, is now seeing patients in Plymouth. With decades of experience treating digestive disorders, Mitz will offer his expertise to the greater Plymouth area.

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Hiring and retention solutions for employers
New Hampshire businesses need solid staffing in order to ensure they can maintain and grow their operations.

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THE LATEST
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ABOUT TOWN
1. Silverstone Living celebrated the groundbreaking of a 16-home, two-story expansion of its retirement community, The Huntington at Nashua, on May 13.
