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Reported Bloods gang member sentenced for drug sales in Manchester

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:22:22 GMT

MANCHESTER - Jayson Galeano, a reported member of the Bloods street gang who relocated to Manchester to take advantage of the lucrative drug trade, has been sentenced to federal prison for 11 years, federal prosecutors said yesterday.

State seeks bankruptcy for troubled Meredith financial firms

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

MANCHESTER - State officials went to federal court yesterday to force into bankruptcy two troubled Meredith financial firms, claiming that sole shareholders Scott Farah of Financial Resources and Donald Dodge of C L and M have abandoned their businesses.

From a mom's letter, a place where all kids can play

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:33:23 GMT

MANCHESTER - A mother's letter to an alderman was catalyst for a new handicap-accessible play structure this summer at Stevens Park.

Body found in Merrimack River in August still a mystery

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

ALLENSTOWN - Authorities are hoping for new leads in their investigation of an Allenstown man's death, and his family is looking for some answers.

Portsmouth nanny faces DWI, theft charges

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:36:08 GMT

PORTSMOUTH - On her first day on the job, she is accused of abandoning the children, theft from the home and being involved in two auto accidents.

Murderer's sentence is life in prison, twice

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:27:10 GMT

MANCHESTER - A judge Friday morning sentenced 36-year-old Todd Peters to two consecutive life sentences, without possibility of parole, in the bat beating murders of Edith Riley and Timothy King.

Jury convicts Jesse Brooks of murder conspiracy

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:02:33 GMT

BRENTWOOD - The guilty verdict is the fifth and final one tied to Jack Reid’s murder four years ago inside a Deerfield horse barn. The killing was carried out at the behest of millionaire businessman John “Jay” Brooks. His son Jesse helped recruit and pay the perpetrators.

'Twilight Saga: New Moon' fans swoon at Derry premiere

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:07:36 GMT

DERRY - Ask any of the hundreds of moviegoers who showed up for last night's "New Moon Celebration" at a movie theater what it is about this particular story that appeals to female fans of all ages around the globe, and they will tell you it's the bittersweet tale of forbidden love.

Nashua train wreck stirs verbal sparring

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:07:12 GMT

NASHUA - Pan Am Railways President David Fink says it's too early to speculate what caused Tuesday's wreck. New Hampshire Rail Authority chair Peter Burling wonders whether there was a defect in the Pan Am track.

Search continues for jail escapee

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:30:07 GMT

CLAREMONT - Robert Hale III, 45, may be traveling in a gray Chevy S-10 pickup truck with New Hampshire license plates 259-8874 on it. Police said he was last seen in Colchester, Conn.

Ethics Committee will probe state representative's rail deal

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

CONCORD - Pan Am Systems president contends Rep. Peter Leishman used his influence to extend Milford rail lease.

Gregg slams parties over plan to audit Federal Reserve

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - New Hampshire's senior senator says Congress can't be trusted to oversee fiscal policy.

Casino developer eyes table games at Rock

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:42:31 GMT

Manchester - While slot machines remain the focus of expanding gambling legislation, the middle of the gambling floor of a rebuilt Rockingham Park would be earmarked for table games such as roulette, blackjack and poker, the developer said last night.

Two votes put city councilor back in seat

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:50:16 GMT

SOMERSWORTH - City Councilor Brian Tapscott lost his seat when votes were counted last month but he came out the winner by two votes yesterday in a recount.

Hodes wants abortion funding ban removed

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:21:38 GMT

CONCORD - The New Hampshire congressman said a provision from a House health care reform plan that bans the use of federal funds to cover abortions will restrict access. However, he stopped short of saying he would not vote for the plan.

Shaheen hears concerns over health reform from NH AARP members

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:19:19 GMT

WASHINGTON - Following the unveiling of the Senate Democratic leadership's version of health care reform, the senator fielded questions during a teleconference call yesterday morning.

'Phantom' data adds to GOP stimulus doubts

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

MANCHESTER - Concerned citizens who tried to track their tax dollars on the White House's Recovery Act Web site would have been confused to learn that New Hampshire had not two, but six congressional districts.

Politico.com: Sen. Reid unveils $848 billion health care plan

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Senate Majority Leader’s plan would expand coverage to 94 percent of Americans through a government-run health insurance option — allowing states to opt out — while taxing some "Cadillac" plans.

Sean Mahoney won't run for U.S. Senate

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:01:28 GMT

The magazine publisher and GOP national committeman tried to downplay speculation that he would now seek the governor's office.

Elliot wins $140m in state bonding aid

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:37:44 GMT

Concord - The Executive Council this morning authorized tax-exempt bonds to fund the Manchester hospital's Elliot at River's Edge project at the old Jac Pac meatpacking plant site.