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A federal judge has struck down as unconstitutional a 40-year-old election law that allowed local moderators in New Hampshire to toss out the absentee ballot of someone whose signature on an affidavit failed to match their completed ballot.

New Hampshire high school students, mobilized by the school shootings in Parkland, Fla., earlier this year, are using the six-month anniversary of the tragedy to set the stage for more school safety protests, community forums and legislative initiatives when school resumes.

To the Editor: Sept. 11, only a few weeks away, is a very important day since on that day we will vote in our party primaries for candidates to run in the November General Election.

The Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications will present a wide variety of offerings this fall, including classes on writing, photography and video editing, as well as public speaking and using social media to improve your business.

Nashua officials on Tuesday approved a new police contract that will provide patrolmen with significant salary adjustments.

Brown's Lobster Pound is open for business despite damage to the iconic Seacoast restaurant's dining room and roadside sign.

A judge has threatened to jail a Plaistow homeowner if she doesn't allow an inspection of her residence, where three people died of carbon monoxide poisoning in 2014.

JAFFREY - A quick response with food, water and warming equipment helped in the rescue of a 13-year-old x201cmildly hypothermicx201d hiker near the summit of Mount Monadnock, Fish and Game officials said.Conservation officers received a call at 6:45 p.m. Monday asking for help for a girl who...

A man who began yelling and swearing at police who were investigating a car accident Tuesday was arrested on multiple charges after officers used a Taser on him, police said.

WINCHESTER - Speed appears to have been a contributing factor in a crash that killed a Hinsdale man Monday, police said.Joshua Dunlap, 25, was driving a 2006 Jeep Wrangler south on Old Westport Road when he lost control. Around 8:30 a.m., the Jeep rolled and he was ejected, police...

Brock Holt, pinch-hitting for right-hander Rick Porcello, made the starting pitcher a winner Tuesday night by hitting the tie-breaking home run in the eighth inning as the visiting Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 2-1, in the opener of a two-game interleague series at Citizens Bank Park.

Police pursued and caught a Pembroke man wanted on warrants Monday evening.

To the Editor: As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, I have always supported qualified candidates for state and federal office who vowed to champion veterans' causes. Unfortunately, non-veteran officeholders often marginalize veterans once elected. The solution is that we need to elect qualified veterans!

To the Editor: The wait time for a boat mooring permit in our coastal waters is needlessly extensive. Many folks will never get a permit in their lifetime. Mooring permits for our coastal waters are controlled by the New Hampshire Division of Ports and Harbors.

To the Editor: New Hampshire is a unique state. Our representatives are far closer to the people than other states, which provides a diverse and interesting Legislature.

To the Editor: I am writing in support of Jeanne Dietsch's candidacy in Senate District 9. Jeanne's business acumen and her active involvement in promoting business growth, a cleaner environment, and quality public education here in New Hampshire qualify her to take on the task of promoting these values at the state level.

To the Editor: Why do the U.S. and Israeli governments traumatize so many children?

To the Editor: I'm writing this letter to inform those of voting age in New Hampshire, myself included, to look past the political ads and mailers from all candidates running for state and federal office. Look and listen closely to what the ads in print and on television are trying to convince you of where a certain candidate stands.