Ice in July
Franconia Rink project secures $475,000 in federal funding for year-round attraction

Recheck’s solar accountability
A remedy for unscrupulous solar ‘salesmen’

Taking action for kids
Melva Ann O’Keefe, Ciara Kyden and Ann Seward graduated from the inaugural Parent Leadership Training Institute on June 27 at Manchester Community College. The three-year program was underwritten by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services.

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Keene roofing company ordered to pay back wages for visa violations
A Keene roofing contractor has paid $167,101 in back wages to 20 foreign temporary workers who didn’t receive proper payment, the U.S. Department of Labor said in a news release Monday, July 15.

IN BRIEF
The shuttle was made possible through community donations to the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Charitable Foundation in partnership with Cochecho Country Club and Five Star Golf Carts.

ApprenticeshipNH and Sanel NAPA launch apprenticeship program to develop front-line talent
The Management Certificate program offers a broad background for those seeking careers in many areas of business and all courses are applicable to the NHTI’s associate of science degree programs.

TAKE 5
Granite Staters feel NH needs to do more to strengthen citizen deliberation and collective action on political issues..

Controversial Nashua asphalt plant called off, for now, after company drops lawsuit
“That’s not 100% guaranteed,” said Sarah Jane Knoy, the head of the Granite State Organizing Project, which opposed the proposed facility.

New Rockingham County building, solar array halfway there
The foundation is set for what will become the new Rockingham County building and solar array as the $77 million project is a year away from opening its doors.

Sununu approves two-year farm-to-school pilot program
Gov. Chris Sununu signed off earlier this month on a two-year, $250,000 pilot program that will incentivize selected New Hampshire schools to buy local.

THE BOTTOM LINE
EASTERN BANKSHARES MERGES WITH CAMBRIDGE BANCORP

All work and no pay
Lawmakers allotted child care workers $15 million a year ago. They are still waiting.

Handling finances during life’s transitions
Major life events often bring financial changes to navigate

Twin States discuss health care access issues
Two events in the Upper Valley this week highlighted the challenges facing rural health care systems in the Twin States, along with a tentative step forward in making that care sustainable.

Growing your business in inflationary times
Bridge the gap by focusing on customer loyalty

C&S ups number of stores it would acquire under Kroger-Albertson merger
The proposal aims to appease federal regulators by reducing Albertson and Kroger’s overall market share ahead of the contentious merger.

New AI tool an improvement for patients, doctors
Nuance describes DAX as an AI-powered, voice-enabled solution that automatically documents patient encounters during in-person and telehealth visits.

A hero gets his wings
John E. Gauthier was a longtime auto dealer in Laconia and community leader

LARGEST NH-BASED PRIVATE COMPANIES
In NH Business Review’s 2024 edition of the Book of Lists, the list of private companies was incorrectly ranked by 2023 revenue.

An urgent need for food continues to grow in NH
One in 10 New Hampshire residents faces food insecurity — when people don’t have consistent access to enough nutritious food to lead a healthy life.

New Hampshire energy policy should trust science, not spin
The outgoing Sununu administration spent eight years doing cartwheels to preserve the fossil fuel industry’s claims of “nothing to see here” with the enthusiastic backing of Koch-funded “Americans for (their own) Prosperity.”

With scams, fraud on the rise, our leaders must crack down on those responsible
We need to ensure people are safe from fraud and can move money without paying a fee

LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Education Freedom Accounts have helped a third of families at Trinity High and St. Joseph Junior High

Finding the right insurance for your business
Responsible businesses guard against injuries through their infrastructure and policies. But even for the most safety-conscious, mistakes and outside influences can lead to accidents.

UNH seeks RFPs on The Edge development project
Facility to be built facility with NOAA funds for creation of a new Center of Excellence for Operational Ocean and Great Lakes Mapping

STR owners in Eidelweiss sue Madison ZBA
ZBA calls short-term rentals a commercial endeavor, not allowed

Local homeowners sought for design project
Southwest Region Planning Commission seeks homeowners interested in adding an accessory dwelling unit to volunteer properties for case studies

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Q&A INTERVIEW
Granite United Way President and CEO Patrick Tufts

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ABOUT TOWN
The shelter includes an office, five dog kennel runs, a room for cats and smaller animals and storage space.