LEWISVILLE, Texas, June 24 -- BayMark Health Services issued the following news: BayMark Health Services has announced the acquisition of Norton Health Care, an office-based opioid treatment (OBOT) provider with a location in Norton, Massachusetts and a second in Salem, New Hampshire. The programs offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction with buprenorphine and Suboxone(R), as well as counseling, in a physician's office setting. Established in 2003, Norton Health Care provi  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, June 23 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release: A research project that aims to help people that are blind or that have other visual impairments learn computer circuit design was recognized recently by a global conference on human-computer interaction. The Dartmouth study, "TangibleCircuits: An Interactive 3D Printed Circuit Education Tool for People with Visual Impairments," allows users to interact with models of circuit boards that provide audio feedb  more

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, June 25 -- The Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine issued the following news release: A new $10 million gift commitment from a Dartmouth medical school alumnus is the third largest gift in the school's history and the largest commitment received to date by the Geisel School of Medicine as part of The Call to Lead, Dartmouth's comprehensive fundraising campaign. Combined with a bequest commitment of approximately $1 million from a second alumnus, the gifts will   more

RINDGE, New Hampshire, June 27 -- Franklin Pierce University issued the following statement on June 26: A month ago, the killing of George Floyd, like so many senseless deaths before, offered a stark reminder of the systemic racism that continues to plague our nation. Mr. Floyd's murder set in motion a long overdue refusal to accept the status quo, and revealed in thousands of peaceful protests Americans' collective commitment to justice and equality for all. Franklin Pierce University is reso  more

CLARKSTON, Georgia, June 24 -- Georgia Piedmont Technical College issued the following news: Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GPTC) and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) have announced a new partnership and articulation agreement that provides direct transfer opportunities between the two institutions, in the spirit of academic cooperation. Under the agreement, students from Georgia Piedmont Tech will be able to transfer up to 90 credits and complete their bachelor's degrees online w  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 24 -- Granite State College issued the following news: Granite State College is celebrating the recent accreditation of its online nursing programs from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This mark of distinction ensures the quality and integrity of the College's nursing programs, certifying that they adhere to the highest national standards of education. "Our CCNE accreditation affirms our mission to prepare registered nurses to meet the dynami  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 26 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (Docket No. 2020-00169) involving PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE Request for Waiver of 35-A M.R.S Sec. 708 or Approval of Reorganization: BARTLETT, Chair; WILLIAMSON, and DAVIS, Commissioners I. SUMMARY By this Order, the Commission approves are organization of Public Service Company of New Hampshire (PSNH or the Company), pursuant to 35-A M.R.S. Sec. 708 (Section 708). II. BACKGROUND PSNH i  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 23 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Department of Education announced 11 semi-finalists for the 2021 NH Teacher of the Year award. These semi-finalists selected from 30 nominees announced earlier this month are: * Alyssa Balboni, Third-Fourth Grade, Parker-Varney, Manchester * Danielle Boutin, ELL, Ledge St School, Nashua * Sarah Carlson, Third Grade, Plymouth Elementary * Maryanne Cullinan, Enric  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 26 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release on June 25: According to today's U.S. Drought Monitor, the southern half of the state has been elevated from "Abnormally Dry" (D01) to "Moderate Drought" (D1), while the remainder of the state continues to experience "Abnormally Dry" (D0) conditions. These conditions, a result of an exceptionally low snowpack this winter and lack of precipitation, have impacted rivers and   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 25 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (DES) has REMOVED a cyanobacteria advisory for Lake Winona that was issued on 06/19/2020. Cyanobacteria were identified as Anabaena (Dolichospermum). Cyanobacteria advisories are issued when concentrations exceed 70,000 cells/ml. Samples collected on 6/24/2020 revealed that the bloom has dissipated and no cyanobacte  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 26 -- Gov. Christopher T. Sununu, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Governor Chris Sununu issued Emergency Orders #54, #55, and #56 as part of the state's efforts to respond to COVID-19. Emergency Order #54 (https://www.governor.nh.gov/sites/g/files/ehbemt336/files/documents/emergency-order-54.pdf): An Order Regarding Refunds of Road Tolls to Private School Bus Owners for Transportation of Meals to Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 26 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order of notice (No. DE 20-085, DE 20-095) involving PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY 2020 Transmission Cost Adjustment Mechanism Petition for Adjustment to Stranded Cost Recovery Charge: ORDER OF NOTICE Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource) adjusts its energy service rates on February 1 and August 1 of each year. In the abo  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 17 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following water order (No. 26,367) involving CITY OF DOVER Request for Extension of Water Service Area in the Town of Rollinsford: Order Nisi Granting Franchise Expansion This order grants the City of Dover's petition to extend its service area to include 7 Hall Street in Rollinsford. This order is issued on a nisi basis to ensure that interested persons receive notice of the decision and have the oppor  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 23 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 26,370) involving PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY 2019 Least Cost Integrated Resource Plan: Order Granting Revised Request for Confidential Treatment and Protective Order In this order, the Commission grants Eversource's Motion for Confidential Treatment and Protective Order dated May 21, 2020, regarding substation status information included  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 26 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (Nos. DE 20-085; DE 20-095): Re: 2020 Transmission Cost Adjustment Mechanism; Petition for Adjustment to Stranded Cost Recovery Charge Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy Remote Hearing Guidelines To the Parties: Due to the current state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission will be conducting the hearing scheduled in this matter remo  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 25 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (Nos. DE 10-024, DE 10-212, DE 15-302, DE 16-614): Re: Fiscal Year 2020 Renewable Energy Fund Program Budget Adjustments To Whom It May Concern: On June 22, 2020, Staff filed a memorandum requesting approval to amend certain Renewable Energy Fund (REF) program budgets based on current program demand and projected spending for the remainder of fiscal year 2020(FY20). The recommended re  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 25 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DW 19-136): To: Anthony Augeri, Esq., General Counsel, Hampstead Area Water Company, Inc., 54 Sawyer Avenue, Atkinson, NH 03811 Re: Hampstead Area Water Company, Inc. 2018 CIAC Tariff Amendments Approval of Tariff Amendments Dear Mr. Augeri: On August 19, 2019, Hampstead Area Water Company, Inc. (HAWC) filed a request to amend its tariff in response to the federal Tax Cuts and Jo  more

PLYMOUTH, New Hampshire, June 24 -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: In his new book, Assistant Professor of Marketing George Pettinico thoroughly examines American consumer reaction to the significant increase of robot presence expected over the next two decades. While industry is ready to roll-out robots into our personal lives, Pettinico's research shows that consumers still have reservations. This represents significant opportunities for marketing professionals.   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: Charles Douglas, New Hampshire Union Leader: "[Volinsky's] bias sends a bad message to our African American community and shows how ill suited he would be as a governor for all the people." WMUR: "Edwards became the second New Hampshire black conservative to be opposed by the three council Democrats -- and denied a post -- in two weeks." Volinsky's Character Assassination Of School Board Nominee Rya  more