Keeping up with the Randolphs
They had job vacancies in their assisted living facilities that needed filling.

Seeding the startup ecosystem
A trio of local entrepreneurs and investors have partnered with Softeq Development Corp. of Houston, Texas, to create Launch New Hampshire LLC,...

Valley Regional, Dartmouth Health aim for affiliation
The announcement of its plans with Valley Regional comes three months after DH’s pursuit of a much grander affiliation in southern New Hampshire failed to materialize.

Johnson & Johnson to pay $40.5 million in another opioid settlement
Just about a week before its case was set to go to trial, pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay the state $40.5 million in settlement of another opioid lawsuit.

Major Manchester apartment complex sells for $164.6 million
In a sure sign of the attractiveness of the multifamily real estate market in New Hampshire, The DSF Group’s Halstead Manchester,...

NH BUSINESS REVIEW
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New trash plan, due in October, criticized by some advocates
State regulators are in the final stretch of developing a long-overdue plan for dealing with New Hampshire’s trash,...

Ex-Lonza employee seeks damages from company, charging sexual and racial discrimination
According to a complaint filed with the HRC in February 2019, Tia Lyles-Williams painted a pattern of actions,...

HANOVER: Dr. Joanne Conroy, CEO of Dartmouth Health
MANCHESTER: Just as the number of home sales are declining in New Hampshire, so too are rent increases, at least in Manchester.

TAKE 5
Eighty-eight percent of managers said it’s challenging to find skilled administrative and customer support staff,...

10 New Hampshire businesses earn places on Inc. 5000 list
Led by Sleepnet Corp. in Hampton, 10 New Hampshire businesses were named to Inc. magazine’s list of the 5,000 fastest-growing companies in the U.S.

Inflation Reduction Act includes aid for farmers
During an Aug. 31 virtual press conference, reporters learned that more than $20 billion is earmarked to support renewable agricultural practices nationwide,...

ABOUT TOWN
1. Friends of Aine, a nonprofit organization providing bereavement support services to grieving children, teens, and families, held its 10 th annual Kids’ Try-athlon on August 14.

THE BOTTOM LINE
Glerups is an international brand known for its sustainable approach toward indoor footwear. From boots to slip-ons, the products are made from pure and natural wool with rubber soles attached.

In search of child care solutions
When his wife, Amanda Gamester, was just six weeks pregnant, Colby Gamester made a call to Little Blessings Child Care Center in Portsmouth seeking a spot for their soon-to-be-born child.

Filling the education gaps
I was in a meeting last week when someone told an interesting story. He had stopped to buy something. When he went to the register, they were training a new cashier.

Federal aid helped Colebrook glovemaker expand but not avoid layoffs
A federal watchdog agency warned last year that American companies that had received $10 billion to quickly expand production of gloves,...

Career and technical education programs in high demand throughout the state
Four decades ago, Wilbur Palmer had a vision for a different type of education in Hudson. The school should offer vocational courses in agriculture, Palmer decided.

SERVICE CREDIT UNION’S MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Helping Neighbors
It all started with Justin and Jessica Munroe’s backyard vegetable garden.

Observations before primary day
The New Hampshire state primary election is coming on us fast. In fact, when you read this, it may even be in your rear-view mirror.

How employers can offer inclusive benefits for today’s families
With only 19% of U.S. households comprised of “traditional families,” employers must rethink how they deliver benefits to meet diverse family needs.

Lawmakers should sustain the ivermectin bill veto
The NH Nurse Practitioner Association, representing licensed prescribers working in the state, stands in strong support of Governor Sununu’s veto of House Bill 1022,...

Save our homes and preserve the American Dream
On June 11, 2021, the Fox News YouTube channel posted a clip of their host, Tucker Carlson, talking about a little-known but very impactful corporation: BlackRock.

It’s time to invest in the nonprofit workforce
We saw nonprofits adapt their services and respond to increased needs for food, housing and other assistance.

Suicide cannot continue to claim construction industry lives
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. construction industry has one of the highest rates of death by suicide.

Despite misconceptions, Native Americans have long NH history
Yet Native Americans are, and always have been, part of New Hampshire. Archeological evidence shows that native people have been living in New Hampshire for more than 13,000 years.

ASK THE EXPERTS
New Hampshire employers face a constant sea of change when it comes to navigating the often complicated and cumbersome realm of health insurance benefits for their employees every year.

Sound investing is about building, not speculating
Investing is not easy. It takes discipline and a lot of patience. Most people work hard for their money, and it usually takes many years of saving to accumulate enough to feel financially secure.

‘Fairly light’ regulations govern pet health insurance
The outbreak of canine respiratory disease has been the topic of online discussion by New Hampshire veterinarians and pet owners for a couple of weeks.

Student loan forgiveness barely makes a dent
Alessandro Morales’s plan after graduating from the University of New Hampshire was to move on to graduate school to pursue a career in public education.

Changes take on defense lawyer shortage
Over the past decade or so, fewer people have been attending law school, tightening the market of lawyers available, said Guerriero, who now works in private practice.

Shaheen, Kuster, Pappas join amicus brief in nondiscrimination case
The case is a challenge to a Colorado nondiscrimination law that is seen as potentially weakening federal nondiscrimination laws covering public accommodations — including race,...

A look at liability shields
This is a first in a series of columns in this journal that will give you this knowledge.

EEOC updates Covid rules
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, any medical exam that an employer requires of an employee must be “job-related and consistent with business necessity.

CALENDAR
DEI FROM TALK TO ACTION: BUILDING A HIGH-PERFORMANCE, INCLUSIVE CULTURE.

Q&A INTERVIEW
New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut has played a central role in shaping the state’s K-12 education system since he was appointed five years ago,...

THE LATEST
Baker Newman Noyes has announced 11 senior-level promotions at its Portsmouth and Manchester offices.

Andrew Cushing joins NH Preservation Alliance
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FLOTSAM&JETSAM
Just to show you how much Speaker Sherm owes the Free Stater/Fellow Travelers contingent of his caucus to remain in power,...