DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, June 5 -- The Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine issued the following news release: A research team at Dartmouth's and Dartmouth-Hitchcock's Norris Cotton Cancer Center has found that the same vaccination programs that target human papillomavirus (hrHPV) strains in the United States may not be as effective in protecting other populations of women from the disease. Years of work in Honduras, led by Gregory J. Tsongalis, PhD, has shown a very different prevalenc  more

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, June 6 -- The Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine issued the following news release: As communities across the U.S. have struggled to cope with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have focused on the lack of widespread testing as a major barrier to safely reopening the country. As progress has been made on this front, concern has shifted to testing accuracy, predominantly with antibody tests, which are designed to identify prior infection. But according  more

RINDGE, New Hampshire, June 4 -- Franklin Pierce University issued the following news: Franklin Pierce University is partnering with millyard bank in Nashua, N.H. to provide affordable educational opportunities to millyard bank's employees and clients as well as their families. Through the partnership, adult students can enroll in online undergraduate and graduate-level programs at Franklin Pierce and receive a 20 percent discount on tuition. Heather LaDue, executive director of professional p  more

RINDGE, New Hampshire, June 3 -- Franklin Pierce University issued the following news: The Board of Trustees of Franklin Pierce University announces the appointment of new member Genevieve McGillicuddy, Vice President, Enterprises and Strategic Partnerships at Turner Classic Movies (TCM) in Atlanta, GA. She brings deep experience in marketing and leadership to her role on the Board of Trustees, as well as an enduring appreciation for the opportunities to explore and experiment that she had as a  more

RINDGE, New Hampshire, June 5 -- Franklin Pierce University issued the following news: On Wednesday evening, June 3, members of the Franklin Pierce community including students, alumni and their families, faculty and staff convened for a community gathering to address our nation's struggle with the anguish, anger and violence associated with the killing of George Floyd. President Mooney offered the opening remarks for the conversation facilitated by Andrew Pollom, dean of student affairs, and D  more

KEENE, New Hampshire, June 6 -- Keene State College issued the following statement by President Melinda Treadwell: It's incredibly difficult to sum up the challenges we are facing together as a country. More than ever, we must remain steady in our commitment to the values of respect, civility, social justice, understanding, and compassion for ourselves and other people. These values can light a path forward for us through the darkness, and keep us moving toward a future of peace, justice, and h  more

KEENE, New Hampshire, June 2 -- Keene State College issued the following statement by President Melinda Treadwell: I write as the President of a liberal arts college within a university system, and I also write as a person, a citizen of the United States, who holds dear the unalienable rights of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." These are the rights that we, as citizens, must uphold and ensure they are available to all people, regardless of religion, identity, gender, ability, or t  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 5 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Department of Education has allocated $33.9 million in federal funding provided under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to New Hampshire schools. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER Fund) created under that law provides funds for expenses incurred relative to COVID-19 and remote learning backdated to March 13,   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 5 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release: To protect the public from the possible consumption of contaminated shellfish, officials from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department have closed all nearshore and offshore Atlantic waters in New Hampshire for the taking of all species of molluscan shellfish (mussels, clams, oysters) until further notice  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 3 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release: A cyanobacteria bloom has been observed on Clough Pond in Loudon, NH. Samples were collected on June 2, 2020 at 3:00 pm. The samples contained Anabaena/Dolichospermum. Cell concentrations were 232,500 cells per milliliter of lake water at the boat launch and 167,500 cells/ml at the main beach. Advisories are issued when cell concentrations exceed 70,000 cells/ml. As a resu  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 4 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release: A cyanobacteria bloom has been observed on Milville Pond in Salem, NH. Samples were collected on June 3, 2020 at approximately 2:00 pm. The samples contained Anabaena/Dolichospermum. Cell concentrations were 455,000 cells per milliliter of lake water nearshore. Advisories are issued when cell concentrations exceed 70,000 cells/ml. As a result, the New Hampshire Department   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 6 -- Gov. Christopher T. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, issued the following statement : Governor Chris Sununu issued the following statement after Superior Court Judge Dave Anderson denied a motion to reconsider denial of a preliminary injunction in the lawsuit filed by four New Hampshire legislators regarding COVID-19 funds. In his order, Judge Anderson agreed with the Governor's legal arguments regarding authority to expend CARES Act funds and found that the legislat  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 5 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order of notice (No. IR 20-089) involving NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC UTILITIES: Investigation into the Effects of the COVID-19 Emergency on Utilities and Utility Customers ORDER OF NOTICE On March 13, 2020, Governor Christopher T. Sununu issued Executive Order 2020-04, declaring a state of emergency due to COVID-19, pursuant to his authority under Part II, Article 41 of the New Hampshire Constitutio  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 2 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order of notice (No. DW 20-055) involving PENNICHUCK WATER WORKS, INC.: Petition for Financing Approval ORDER OF NOTICE On April 23, 2020, Pennichuck Water Works, Inc.(PWW or the Company) filed a petition for authority to issue tax-exemptor taxable bonds, pursuant to RSA chapter 369, in an aggregate principal amount of up to $75 million./1 During the course of the Commission's investigation i  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 4 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 26,362) involving PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY: 2019 Least Cost Integrated Resource Plan Order Approving Settlement Agreement APPEARANCES: Matthew J. Fossum, Esq.,and Jessica Chiavara, Esq., on behalf of Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy; the Office of the Consumer Advocate, by D. Maurice Kreis, Esq., and Chri  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 2 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DW 17-165): Re: Abenaki Water Company, Inc. - Rosebook Water System Request for Change in Rates Postponement of June 3, 2020 Hearing To the Parties: On May 29, 2020, the Office of the Consumer Advocate (OCA) filed a letter requesting the Commission to postpone the June 3, 2020 hearing on Abenaki Water Company, Inc.'s (Abenaki) motion to extend the Step II filing deadline. The OCA   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 4 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DM 20-075): To: David Eldredge, VP of Finance, Budderfly, Inc., 2 Trap Falls Road, Suite 507, Shelton, CT 06484 Re: Budderfly, Inc., Notification of Intent to Conduct Business as Buyer's Aggregator Dear Mr. Eldredge, On April 10, 2020, Budderfly, Inc. (Budderfly) filed a notification of intent to conduct business as a buyer's aggregator, under N.H. Admin. R., Puc 2003.05(a). In i  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 2 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DE 19-120): Re: Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. d/b/a Liberty Utilities 2019 Least Cost Integrated Resource Plan Rescheduling June 26, 2020 Hearing To the Parties: The Commission has rescheduled the June 26hearing to Thursday, July 2, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. The July 2, 2020 hearing will be conducted in accordance with the "Remote Hearing Guidelines" contained in the   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 3 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DE 19-064): Re: Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. d/b/a Liberty Utilities Petition for Permanent and Temporary Rates Scheduling June 9, 2020 Hearing To the Parties: On May 26, 2020, Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. d/b/a Liberty Utilities (Liberty) filed a stipulation and settlement agreement which resolves all issues regarding Liberty's request for p  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 2 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DW 19-131): Re: Omni Mount Washington Hotel, LLC Complaint Against Abenaki Water Company, Inc. Amendment of Filing Deadlines To the Parties: On May 29, 2020, the Office of the Consumer Advocate (OCA) filed a letter requesting the Commission to postpone the following filing deadlines approved by secretarial letter dated May 12, 2020: the June 3, 2020 deadline for filing memoranda of  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 6 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DM 19-188): To: Steve Laker, CEO / Sole Director, Sunwave USA Holdings, Inc., 100 Cambridge St., 14th Floor, Boston, MA 02114 Re: Sunwave USA Holdings, Inc. Competitive Electric Power Supplier Registration Amendment to Serve Residential and Small Commercial Customers Dear Mr. Laker: On January 28, 2020, Sunwave USA Holdings, Inc. (Sunwave) filed a request to amend its competitive   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 6 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DM 20-082): To: Craig Tobe, Chief Technology Officer, Zentility, Inc., 301 4th Street, Suite 20, Annapolis, MD 21403 Re: Zentility, Inc. Application to Register as Provider of Electric Aggregation Service Dear Mr. Tobe, On May 19, 2020, Zentility, Inc. (Zentility) submitted an application with the Commission to register as a provider of electric aggregation service. Commission St  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, June 2 -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release on June 1: One of the main barriers to commercial kiwiberry production for regional growers is knowing which varieties available from commercial nurseries are the most ideal to grow in the region. For the first time, growers can now source commercially grown kiwiberry plants that have been genetically verified as being recommended to grow in New England by researchers with the New Hampshire Agricu  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, June 2 -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: Scientists from the University of New Hampshire's Space Science Center will use a $4.6 million grant from NASA to create a project that will offer a diverse group of college students from across the country hands-on research experience designing and building small satellites that will be launched into outer space and collect data for one of NASA's space missions. The Student Collaboration Projec  more