Opioid crisis hasn’t faded
But its role in the primary campaign has

Policy threatens nation’s financial future
Event highlights fiscal challenges facing the next administration

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State asks for help promoting New Hampshire’s Paid Family Medical Leave program
The program, which launched a year ago, allows employers and individual workers to buy paid family and medical leave insurance.

State delays sale of Laconia property
The city’s public works director has suggested the council vote to do so, according to the council’s most recent meeting minutes.

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NH educators continue to fight against divisive concepts law
The plaintiffs were asking for summary judgment in their favor after arguing the law was unconstitutionally vague.

New medical center at Pease would be three stories with multiple tenants
A plan to build a new three-story, multiple-tenant medical office building at Pease International Tradeport received a key approval recently.

IN BRIEF
BEDFORD: Luxe Living Real Estate has formed as part of real estate group Keller Williams Metropolitan Realty.

TAKE 5
A total of 82% gave their highest favor to nurses, whereas 69% said they have had excellent care from physicians.

New renal failure treatment now offered in Cheshire Medical’s ICU
Two weeks ago, Cheshire Medical Center reported half of its 10 intensive care unit patients were experiencing kidney failure.

THE BOTTOM LINE
The transaction is expected to close before Jan. 31, subject to required regulatory approvals. In its first year of ownership, the company expects the acquisition to achieve a double-digit return on invested capital.

The sound of community
Nashua-based instrument and vocal school North Main Music helps youth develop skills

Three great losses to NH
John Weeks, Dan Plummer and Cal Cramer all made their mark in the Granite State

UNH laying off 75 employees in ‘budget reset’
University president cites declining enrollment as contributing factor

New bill supports housing for people with mental illness
Jessica Renda didn’t realize that things were about to get difficult when her eldest daughter was discharged last summer from New Hampshire Hospital, a state-run psychiatric facility.

What have you done lately?
Past successes can’t justify future performance

Arts and culture a growth industry in NH
Statistics show that, in 2021, arts/culture was responsible for $3.3 billion and 21,531 jobs in the Granite State

Nonstop at 95
Jack Middleton has no plans to give up practicing law

Start the tax season off right with proper tax preparation
As Granite State businesses know all too well, working with a savvy and experienced business tax preparation firm is essential to make sure their IRS returns are rock solid.

Life sciences group announces founding members
Novocure and Novo Nordisk join New Hampshire Life Sciences

An integral consideration
Accessibility should be an essential step, not an afterthought

Assisted suicide opens the wrong door
The Granite State finds itself at a crossroads with the introduction of HB 1283, new legislation that seeks to legalize physician-assisted suicide.

An excellent public education answer is already here
Contoocook Valley School District v. New Hampshire shows need for quality education in NH public schools

Latest ‘Star Trek’ series circles back to hope that humanity might one day find harmony
The latest version of Captain Chris Pike is a true optimist. Even facing a terrible fate, he is able to stay strong.

Legislators need to look deeper into lack of housing
Legislators recognize that the state needs more affordable housing to have a healthy economy. However, their bills to address the issue ignore major underlying causes.

Prison, parole reform system deemed a setup for failure
A person in New Hampshire who violates the conditions of their parole is very often referred to by the New Hampshire Department of Corrections (DOC) as a “Community Failure.

Understanding the 2024 DOL Independent Contractor Rule
On January 10, the U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) published its new final rule regarding the classification of independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Employers can set a mandatory retirement age
What employers and employees need to know moving into 2024

Debunking 6 Social Security retirement myths
If you’re not yet in retirement, we will continue to track how much of an impact the changes to Social Security could have on your plan.

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Q&A INTERVIEW
Energy infrastructure is an ongoing conversation here in New Hampshire, and as the Northeast region director for the American Petroleum Institute (API), Michael Giaimo is in a unique position to analyze recent trends.

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ABOUT TOWN
Portland, Maine-based coffee and beverage franchise Aroma Joe’s recently opened one of its newest locations in New Hampshire at 527 Hooksett Road in Manchester, adding to the company’s 113 locations.