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Nashua man charged with attempted murder after Manchester patrol assists stabbing victim
A Nashua man is accused of stabbing another man early Sunday and running away from police when officers spotted him near the Valley Street jail, police said.
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David Harsanyi -- Flash: It's not the most important election of your lifetime
IF YOU BELIEVE that a midterm election in a time of relative peace and economic prosperity is the most important in history or even the most important in your fortunate lifetime, you either are oblivious to history or don't have a single nonpartisan synapse firing in your skull.
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Looking Back with Aurore Eaton: Music defines the life of young Zo Elliott
Alonzo Elliott, Jr. was born in Manchester in 1891 into a prosperous family. His ambitious father Alonzo Elliott, Sr., had made a living as a railroad ticket agent and telegraph operator for over two decades and then made a fortune through businesses dealings in various industries.
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NH Voices - Stephen Stepanek: Gov. Sununu is only candidate who puts ratepayers first
MOLLY KELLY STATES that as governor she will 'put ratepayers first.' This is an interesting departure from a politician who has done her best to increase electricity costs for the residents and small businesses of New Hampshire. While I understand that her campaign will latch onto any issue to improve her longshot bid, I find it hard...
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This week's DWI License Revocations
The Director of Motor Vehicles, Elizabeth A. Bielecki, has released the following list of Driving While Intoxicated revocations. Please note the actual date of revocation may have preceded this announcement.
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NH Voices - David Kenney: Teaching freedom at NH Veterans Cemetery
IN 1997 THE STATE of New Hampshire created the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, funded by the state and federal government. More than 6,800 of New Hampshire's military heroes along with 4,000 family members are now interred on 14 developed acres of the cemetery with adequate burial sites available for many years to come on the...
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NHIAA Boys' Soccer: Patient Central advances
MANCHESTER mdash It was hardly a comfortable win, but a win nonetheless on Sunday for the Manchester Central boysrsquo soccer team.The Little Green were uncharacteristically quiet into the second half of their Division I quarterfinal match against Keene before spouting off in the final 17...
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Victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting are identified
A 97-year-old woman, two brothers in their 50s and a married couple in their 80s were among the 11 worshipers shot dead at a Pittsburgh synagogue during Sabbath prayers in the deadliest attack ever on America's Jewish community, officials said on Sunday.
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Nashua agencies participate in mass casualty exercise
Training for mass casualty events is already a challenge for first responders, but dealing with small children during training exercises creates a unique set of problems.
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NH candidates speak out against anti-Semitism in wake of Pa. shooting
Political candidates spoke out against gun violence and anti-Semitism during a forum at Temple Adath Yeshurun on Sunday, one day after a gunman opened fire in a deadly shooting rampage at a synagogue in Pennsylvania.
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Lebanon says procedures followed for sex survey
Documents obtained by the New Hampshire Union Leader show that the Lebanon school district took part in the controversial Wise survey, which included sexual identity questions for fifth-grade students.
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Edwards failed to vote in 3 of 4 past midterms
Eddie Edwards of Dover, the 1st Congressional District Republican nominee, failed to vote in three of the past four midterm elections and the 2016 presidential primary was the first he time he'd cast a first-in-the-nation primary ballot since 2000 according to voter files reviewed by the New Hampshire Union Leader.
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DOMINANCE DONE: Red Sox beat Dodgers in five games to win World Series, conclude historic run
Steve Pearce slammed a pair of home runs and David Price tossed a seven-inning gem to power the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers and their fourth World Series title in 15 years on Sunday.
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Nashua man charged with attempted murder after Manchester patrol assists stabbing victim
MANCHESTER - A Nashua man is accused of stabbing another man early Sunday and running away from police when officers spotted him near the Valley Street Jail, police said.
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767 loaded with U.S. troops makes emergency return to Pease, no injuries among 240 aboard
PORTSMOUTH - A military charter jet made an emergency landing Sunday at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease after warning systems indicated a flap problem shortly after takeoff, airport officials said.
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Celtics hand Pistons first loss of season
Jaylen Brown scored 19 points, and Marcus Morris led a strong bench effort with 18 points as the Boston Celtics handed the host Detroit Pistons their first loss with an easy 109-89 victory.
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Price, Canadiens blank Bruins
Carey Price made 33 saves as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the host Boston Bruins 3-0 Saturday night.
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'Never say die' Sox are one win away
The indefatigable Red Sox did it again.
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Dick Pinney's Guide Lines: There's still great fishing to be had
It won't last much longer!
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Monarchs top Maine
The Manchester Monarchs scored three second-period goals en route to a 5-2 win over the Maine Mariners in ECHL play on Saturday night at SNHU Arena in Manchester.
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