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Feds keep most of 46,000 seized by NH trooper from Maine man without criminal charges
Federal prosecutors have agreed to return 7,000 to a Maine man as part of a settlement stemming from the seizure of 46,000 in cash during a traffic stop on I-95 in 2016.
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Domestic violence arrest of Woodburn muddles Democrat hopes for Senate majority
The stunning arrest last week of Senate Democratic Leader Jeff Woodburn on nine domestic violence-related charges against his intimate partner provides a daunting hurdle in his party's quest to gain a majority in the state Senate in this November's midterm elections.
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Flying cars to be tested, produced at Nashua airport
Urban air mobility is about to hit the Gate City as a Massachusetts-based company will start producing its first flying car at the Nashua airport.
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Vermont makes it three straight Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl wins
Jay McCoy scored both Vermont touchdowns as the Green Mountain State won the Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl on Saturday for the third straight year, a 24-13 win at Castleton University in Castleton, Vt.
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Editorial Cartoon: Aug. 5, 2018
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China won't accept U.S. trade 'blackmail' ' state media
China's state media said on Saturday the government's retaliatory tariffs on 60 billion of U.S. goods showed rational restraint and they accused the United States of blackmail.
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NBA legend Jordan backs LeBron James after president questions player's intelligence
NBA legend Michael Jordan and U.S. athletes rallied to LeBron James' defense on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump questioned the star player's intelligence in a tweet.
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Venezuelan President Maduro target of drone 'attack,' but unharmed ' government
Drones loaded with explosives detonated close to a military event where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was giving a speech on Saturday, but he and top government officials alongside him escaped unharmed from what Information Minister Jorge Rodriguez called an 'attack' targeting the leftist leader.
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More storm damage hits area as crews clean up calmer, warmer days predicted
Rain sporadically pounded the area again on Saturday, causing isolated damage.
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A safe space with services for NH's aging homeless
Since 2009, first in the basement of South Congregational Church and now in a house at 238 N. Main St., the Concord Homeless Resource Center has provided a meeting place and a critical link to services for Concord's homeless and those living on the edge.
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Flying cars to be tested, produced at Nashua airport
Urban air mobility is about to hit the Gate City as a Massachusetts-based company will start producing its first flying car at the Nashua airport.
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Jackson innkeeper says she is not a racist, intends to plead not guilty to assaulting would-be guests
JACKSON - Despite her indictment for allegedly committing two racially-motivated assaults, Priscilla Protasowicki says she is not a racist and that now, as for the past 20 years, her family's motel in this popular resort community welcomes all visitors.
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Martinez, Eovaldi lead Red Sox past sinking Yankees
J.D. Martinez homered over the Green Monster, Nathan Eovaldi pitched eight scoreless innings and the Boston Red Sox survived a rough outing by closer Craig Kimbrel and held on for a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park.
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Golf Roundup: Thomas leads Bridgestone Invitational by three shots
Justin Thomas survived an up-and-down round to post a 3-under-par 67 and grabbed a three-stroke lead at 14 under after the 54 holes of play at the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational on Saturday at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio.
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Paul Feely's City Hall: Schools chief blames labor contract for loss of principal candidate
Last week's announcement by the school district that Bryan Belanger had been named the new principal of Parker-Varney Elementary School wasn't a surprise school board officials approved his nomination to the position on July 18.
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Clear skies ahead for GE Aviation
If one were to describe the mood of Hooksett's General Electric GE aviation plant in a single phrase, it would surely be 'the sky's the limit.'
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Fireballer Perez excited to be in NH
Despite having spent the entirety of his young career within the Houston system until Monday, Hector Perez was not saddened when he learned he had been traded to the Toronto Blue Jays. Instead, the right-handed pitcher saw the positives in the transaction.
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College Football: Change in eligibility rule should benefit Wildcats
In June, the NCAA announced a change to its redshirt rule and how it applies to Division I college football players. True freshmen will now be allowed to play in as many as four games and still have four seasons of eligibility remaining.
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Granite Staters explain the internet-spawned conspiracy of QAnon
The QAnon phenomenon burst into the public consciousness last week after believers, decked out in Q gear, were filmed attending rallies for President Donald Trump.
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Dick Pinney's Guide Lines: Use the right bait to fish flounder on the Seacoast
COASTAL NEW HAMPSHIRE anglers are very lucky for the amount of opportunities to fish from shore in tidal waters.
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