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Eric Sweeney, New Hampshire teen who killed sister-in-law and nephews, sentenced
A young New Hampshire man who was 16 when he killed his sister-in-law and two young nephews was sentenced Friday to 60 years to life in prison for crimes his lawyer said he doesn't remember committing. Eric Sweeney, now 19, had been living with...

NH man, ACLU sue state over loitering law they say allow police to ‘arbitrarily punish unhoused people’
Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. An unhoused man in Concord is suing New Hampshire over its loitering law, claiming it criminalizes innocent behavior, gives police officers too much discretion and...
US United Press International Queens Zoo breeding program helps restore vulnerable rabbit species
Fifteen young New England cottontail rabbits born at a New York City zoo have been released into the wild in Maine as part of an effort to save the only rabbit species native to New England from disappearing. Six of the rabbits were released at...

New Hampshire’s $90 million hotel is finally open. Is the Lake Estate on Winnisquam five-star material?
The Boston Globe The pool at the Lake Estate on Winnisquam has views of the nearby lake, plus two hot tubs that are open year-round. Christopher Muther By Christopher Muther, The Boston Globe updated on October 3, 2025 6 minutes to read Share...

AI-generated political ads are backfiring: Politicians are looking worse and voters are not impressed
For political campaign managers looking to create powerful communications quickly and cheaply, the lure of AI is powerful. But it can also backfire, sometimes spectacularly. Voters are increasingly sensitive to the use of artificial intelligence,...

New Hampshire officials urge safe parking during leaf peeping season
Millions of visitors are expected to travel to New Hampshire this fall to observe the annual foliage. With the rise in tourism, state officials are taking the opportunity to emphasize the importance of parking properly. The Department of...

Students compete in 8th annual Governor’s Cup
PLYMOUTH, N.H. (WCAX) - Students from across New Hampshire spent Saturday at Plymouth State University, competing in the 8th annual Governor’s Cup. This all-day robotics competition is put on by FIRST NH, a robotics program aimed at getting young...
Barabak: Beyond the fight for the House, here's what at stake in the Senate
There's a reason for the fearsome redistricting fight raging across America. It's about Democrats trying to rein in Donald Trump and his rogue-elephant regime. Or, if you're the country's aspiring strongman, it's about avoiding accountability and...

Beyond the fight for the House, here's what at stake in the Senate
There’s a reason for the fearsome redistricting fight raging across America. It’s about Democrats trying to rein in Donald Trump and his rogue-elephant regime. Or, if you’re the country’s aspiring strongman, it’s about avoiding accountability and...

Election 2025: Consolidation supporters on New Paltz town ballot
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. — A slate of candidates advocating for the consolidation of the town and village will be on the town’s election ballot. Among them is current village Mayor Timothy Rogers, who is challenging incumbent town Supervisor Amanda Gotto....

Opinion: What New Hampshire’s synagogue dedications teach us about pluralism
Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. In September 1912, a parade wound through the streets of Portsmouth. At its center were two flags — one Stars and Stripes, the other bearing a Star of David —...

As Lawrence searches for a new economic development director, interim leader says it’s ‘a really exciting time’ for growth
photo by: Chad Lawhorn/Journal-World The former Journal-World printing plant on Massachusetts Street is seen on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. It’s been a year of big developments for the City of Lawrence’s economic development department, in more ways...
Government shutdown stretches into Day 4 with no clear exit ramp in view
WASHINGTON — With no votes expected to take place this weekend, the next chance for Congress to end the partial government shutdown will come Monday. What You Need To Know With no votes expected to take place this weekend, the next chance for...

Distant Dome: Using Government for Partisan Purposes
By GARRY RAYNO, Distant Dome The Hatch Act was passed in 1939 after a scandal involving Democratic candidates in the 1938 election using Works Progress Administration workers to help with their campaigns and dangled agency jobs to help win votes....

New Hampshire teen who killed sister-in-law and nephews sentenced to 60 years to life in prison
CONCORD, N.H. – A young New Hampshire man who was 16 when he killed his sister-in-law and two young nephews was sentenced Friday to 60 years to life in prison for crimes his lawyer said he doesn’t remember committing. Eric Sweeney, now 19, had...

New Hampshire teen who killed sister-in-law and nephews sentenced to 60 years in prison
Nation & World News A New Hampshire man who at age 16 killed his sister-in-law and two nephews was sentenced Friday to 60 years in prison FILE - Eric Sweeney, accused of killing his sister-in-law and two young nephews when he was 16, enters court...

New Hampshire teen could face 97 years in prison for killing sister-in-law, nephews
A young man from New Hampshire who was 16 when he killed his sister-in-law and two young nephews deserves at least 97 years in prison, prosecutors will tell a judge Friday. Eric Sweeney, accused of killing his sister-in-law and two young nephews...

New Hampshire Lawmakers Approve Bill To Let Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Convert To For-Profit Businesses
New Hampshire lawmakers have advanced a bill to allow medical marijuana dispensaries in the state to convert from from non-profit organizations to for-profit businesses. After clearing an initial committee and then passing the full House of...

International journey, sense of mission lead to a destination restaurant in Alabama
You could call Rayza’s a destination restaurant, and you’d be right in more ways than one. Yes, foodies across Lower Alabama have found it’s worth the drive – but that’s nothing compared to the distance its namesake owner covered to find his place...

New Hampshire teen who killed sister-in-law and her sons seeks leniency at sentencing
Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out whats clicking on Foxnews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Prosecutors in New Hampshire will tell a judge Friday that a teenager who admitted to killing his sister-in-law and her two...