So far this year, seven people have been killed in traffic incidents in the Granite State. An alarming number, indeed, considering it’s only 27 days into the year. The Office of Highway Safety said Friday two of them involved pedestrians, and officials say the deaths highlight the need ...

Several New England governors remain concerned about the recently proposed Transportation and Climate Initiative, which they say may increase gas prices throughout New England. The initiative is aimed at a dozen Northeast and mid-Atlantic states and would take effect in 2022. It would address ...

Guest Columnist Many nonprofits in Greater Nashua are frequently in need of volunteers. At the same time, many people in our city are looking for an organization with whom they can share their time and talent. Volunteer Greater Nashua, a website co-sponsored by United Way of Greater Nashua and ...

Described as a “mental health emergency” by U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, youth suicide has skyrocketed to the second most common cause of death among young Americans. Late last week, Pappas, fellow U.S. Rep. Annie Kuster and U.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan announced more than ...

The New Hampshire Legislature last week tabled two bills involving the start date for schools throughout the Granite State. One bill would have enacted a mandatory start date after Labor Day each year. The other would have specified that local school districts have the authority to set their ...

It is illegal throughout the United States for retailers to sell nicotine products including both cigarettes and electronic versions of them to anyone under 21 years of age. The provision became law Dec. 20, when President Donald Trump signed a bill approved overwhelmingly by ...