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NH News Recap: Hantz Marconi case wraps up; how to solve school funding issue
New Hampshire Supreme Court Justice Anna Barbara Hantz Marconi has been found guilty of misusing her position. She pleaded no contest Tuesday to the allegation that she tried to improperly influence former Gov. Chris Sununu, but she’ll also be...
These 13 Halloween Towns Have the Ultimate Spooky Season Vibes, According to Zillow
Zillow released the top Halloween towns across the country. These charming spots boast historic architecture, affordability, and year-round Halloween spirit. Read on for more on each town, plus the typical home value and rent. Sure, everyone can...
Southeastern climbs to No. 16 in AFCA FCS Coaches Top 25, debuts at No. 21 in Stats Perform FCS Top 25
HAMMOND --- The Southeastern Louisiana University football team moved up three spots to No. 16 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll, while debuting at No. 21 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Monday. SLU (6-2, 4-0 SLC) moved up three spots in the AFCA poll...
Observe Indigenous Peoples' Day with cultural demonstrations, food, museums and more
Indigenous Peoples’ Day is observed the second Monday in October in the United States. It’s the same day as Columbus Day, which is a federal holiday. Advocates say the observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day shifts focus from a “whitewashed” history...
LGBTQ+ families don't always feel safe. Here's where they can find support.
This story was originally reported by Orion Rummler of The 19th. Meet Orion and read more of his reporting on gender, politics and policy. Many LGBTQ+ parents don't feel safe in the United States, according to a new survey. A third of LGBTQ+...
Roy W. Helsel, Portsmouth School Board candidate 2025
PORTSMOUTH — Roy W. Helsel is a candidate for Portsmouth School Board in the 2025 city election on Nov. 4. Here is the candidate's response to a questionnaire from Seacoastonline and the Portsmouth Herald: Age: 89 Education: Bachelor degree in...
Task force on road safety says penalties and education will do the trick
Sign up for the Concord Monitor's morning newsletter and get essential news each day. A new state report suggesting ways to reduce road fatalities wants to convince drivers to act safely through penalties and education, including by closing what...
Six face off for four at-large Claremont City Council seats
Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. CLAREMONT — Six candidates are running for four at-large seats on the nine-member Claremont City Council in the Nov. 4 election. Chris Cogswell and Raymond Menard are...
School districts look at savings and hiring freezes to cover a $30 million health care bill
Nearly 65 New Hampshire school districts plan to dig into savings, consider hiring freezes, or return less surplus to taxpayers to cover an unexpected $30 million bill from their health benefits provider. The bills range from $1,000 to $2 million....
Napa Report: 75% of States Flunk Religious Freedom Index
Alabama scored highest, and Michigan scored lowest. About three-fourths of states scored less than 50% on Napa Legal Institute’s religious freedom index, which measures how well states safeguard religious liberty for faith-based organizations. The...
Esther Kennedy, Portsmouth School Board candidate 2025
PORTSMOUTH — Esther Kennedy is a candidate for Portsmouth School Board in the 2025 city election on Nov. 4. Here is the candidate's response to a questionnaire from Seacoastonline and the Portsmouth Herald: Age: 60 Education: Notre Dame College,...
VIDEO: Social media activist asks Jerusalem passers-by why Yiddish is important
Illustrative: Pro-Hamas activists at Dartmouth College. Photo: New Deal Coalition/Instagram. Incidents of campus antisemitism continue to rise around the world, as revealed in a new monthly report published by the Combat Antisemitism Movement...
Jennifer Shump, Portsmouth School Board candidate 2025
PORTSMOUTH — Jennifer Shump is a candidate for Portsmouth School Board in the 2025 city election on Nov. 4. Here is the candidate's response to a questionnaire from Seacoastonline and the Portsmouth Herald: Age: 40 Education: Master of education,...
Steve Adler, Portsmouth School Board candidate 2025
PORTSMOUTH — Steve Adler is a candidate for Portsmouth School Board in the 2025 city election on Nov. 4. Here is the candidate's response to a questionnaire from Seacoastonline and the Portsmouth Herald: Age: 70 Education: Master's in elementary...
Which former high school stars from Tuscarawas County area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 13?
During the week beginning Monday, Oct. 13, these former Tuscarawas County area high school athletes will be in action. Anthony Fields Allegheny Gators Junior 5′10″ 200 New Philadelphia High School Hometown: New Philadelphia Next Game: vs. Grove...
Who among former Fairfield County area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Oct. 13?
The week starting Monday, Oct. 13 will feature action from these former Fairfield County area high school stars. AJ Miller Ohio Bobcats Sophomore 6′4″ 226 Pickerington North High School Hometown: Pickerington Next Game: vs. Northern Illinois...
Va. Senate Dems call Trump’s UVA funding proposal ‘political extortion.’ One Pa. school is on the administration’s list.
Virginia Senate Democrats warned there would be significant consequences in future budget cycles for the University of Virginia if the school’s leadership accepts a proposed funding agreement with President Donald Trump’s administration that...
AI steers education innovation across US states
AI tools could change the traditional rules of the classroom. — © AFP With the rise of artificial intelligence use and other innovations in education providing equitable access to learning and preparing students for more advanced futures. The...
Three more school administrators resign in Claremont
Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. CLAREMONT — In the middle of an unprecedented fiscal crisis, three more of the city’s school administrators have resigned. Human Resource Coordinator Samantha Miller,...
High school football notebook: Manchester West presents huge challenge for Pelham
Jason Riley walked into a tough situation. He was named the fourth head coach of the Pelham High football team in three seasons. He was taking over a program that won four straight state titles before losing in the New Hampshire Division 2 state...