HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 26 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release: Global forest restoration is a critical strategy for removing carbon from the atmosphere but its success depends on empowering local communities, according to a new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution. Focusing on tropical forest restoration, the study highlights the critical importance of partnering with indigenous people and local communities to ensure the success of forest restoration for seque  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on Aug. 26: At a press conference yesterday, self-described "Trump guy" Gov. Chris Sununu openly admitted that the upcoming Trump rally in New Hampshire is unsafe - but he's still going to let it happen, without social distancing or an enforced mask requirement. Clearly Sununu's loyalty to Trump doesn't stop at putting Granite Staters' health and safety at risk. Sununu said during the conference that he tries  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news: GOP New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu, a "Trump guy through and through," is allowing the Trump campaign to move forward with planning a potential superspreader rally in Manchester this weekend. Ahead of the rally, the New Hampshire Democratic Party launched a new five-figure ad buy exposing Sununu's willingness to sacrifice the health and safety of Granite Staters for Trump's campaign. The ad, titled "Loyal,"  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following statement on Aug. 28 by Executive Director Noam Lee: * * * DGA Executive Director Noam Lee issued the following statement regarding New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu's complete abandonment of responsibility for Trump's potential superspreader rally tonight in New Hampshire: "Chris Sununu was handed a second chance when Trump postponed his rally in July. He saw the outpouring of concern from Granite Staters fea  more

KEENE, New Hampshire, Aug. 26 -- Keene State College issued the following news release: Keene State students dominated in a virtual ceremony for New Hampshire Press Association's 2019 Distinguished Journalism Awards. This annual contest recognizes professional and collegiate reporters, as well as media outlets that deliver news to New Hampshire readers. The Equinox, the college's student-run newspaper and eponymous website, and the student staff were recipients of numerous awards for outstandin  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Libertarian Party issued the following news release: The Libertarian Party 2020 presidential ticket of Jo Jorgensen and Jeremy "Spike" Cohen is certified to appear the ballot in 45 states plus DC. The remaining states are Iowa, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Virginia. Petitions have been submitted to the state election offices in Iowa, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Virginia, where they are either validating signatures or waiting for the end of the challe  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 27 -- The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: The NH Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is notifying residents about potential exposures related to the Sturgis, SD, Motorcycle Rally held August 7-16. There have been more than 100 confirmed cases associated with the Sturgis event, including six New Hampshire residents. DHHS recommends that all NH residents who traveled to Sturgis for the motorcycle ral  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 29 -- The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has received an award notification for the second phase of the State Opioid Response (SOR) Program. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will provide the first year of funding as part of a two-year, $56 million award to New Hampshire to continue the successes achieve  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 28 -- 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 Kanasatka that was issued on 8/12/2020. A bloom (of predominantly Anabaena/Dolichospermum) had been slowly growing in the lake reaching advisory thresholds by mid-August. Cyanobacteria advisories are issued when concentrations exceed 70,000 cells/ml. Several samples   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 27 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order of notice (No. DE 20-136) involving Public Service Co. of New Hampshire dba Eversource Energy: Recovery Mechanism and Rate Treatment for Net Metering and Group Host Costs ORDER OF NOTICE The Commission opens this docket, pursuant to Order No. 26,387 (July 31, 2020), to determine the appropriate recovery mechanism and rate treatment for Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Evers  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 19 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order of notice (No. 26,395) involving EnergyNorth Natural Gas dba Liberty Utilities: Petition for Permanent and Temporary Rates Order Suspending Tariff and Scheduling Prehearing Conference and Hearing on Temporary Rates This order suspends Liberty's proposed gas service tariff for temporary and permanent rate increases pending further investigation. The order also schedules a Prehearing Conf  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 28 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following gas order (No. 26,397) involving Residential Low Income Assistance Program For Natural Gas Customers a/k/a Gas Assistance Program: Consideration of Program Design Change Order Approving Settlement Agreement APPEARANCES: Michael J. Sheehan, Esq., on behalf of Liberty Utilities (EnergyNorth Natural Gas) d/b/a Liberty Utilities; Patrick H. Taylor, Esq., on behalf of Northern Utilities, Inc.; New  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 29 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following gas order (No. 26,399) involving EnergyNorth Natural Gas Corp. dba Liberty Utilities: Petition for Expansion of Franchise to Towns of Pelham and Windham and Petition for Expansion of Franchise to the Town of Hanover and City of Lebanon Order Recognizing Expiration of Franchise Authority in Windham, Hanover, and Lebanon This order recognizes that Liberty Utilities' franchise authority to serve  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 27 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DW 20-106): To: Stephen P. St. Cyr, Stephen P. St. Cyr & Associates, 17 Sky Oaks Drive, Biddeford, ME 04005 Re: Bedford Waste Services Corporation Petition for Approval of Change in Terms Agreement Approval of Change in Terms Agreement Dear Mr. St. Cyr: On July 2, 2020, you filed a petition on behalf of Bedford Waste Services Corporation (Bedford Waste or the Company) requesting   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 27 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DW 20-109): To: Stephen P. St. Cyr, Stephen P. St. Cyr & Associates, 17 Sky Oaks Drive, Biddeford, ME 04005 Re: Bodwell Waste Services Corporation, Petition for Approval of Change in Terms Agreement, Approval of Change in Terms Agreement Dear Mr. St. Cyr: On July 2, 2020, you filed a petition on behalf of Bodwell Waste Services Corporation (Bodwell Waste or the Company) requestin  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 27 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DT 20-134): Re: Consolidated Communications, Petition for Waiver of the Wholesale Performance Plan To Competitive Local Exchange Carriers: On August 19, 2020, Consolidated Communications of Northern New England, LLC (Consolidated) filed a Petition for Waiver of the Wholesale Performance Plan (WPP), under WPP Section G.1.c (the Petition). Consolidated's Petition describes a targete  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, Aug. 25 -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: Without additional support for the childcare sector, the national supply of childcare is likely to be dramatically reduced, according to new analysis by the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. While the COVID-19 pandemic didn't create the national childcare crisis, it has hastened and inflamed the situation and the shortfall in care options poses a challenge to ec  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Republican Governors Association issued the following news release: The August heat is rising and so is the temperature of the New Hampshire Democratic primary as dueling liberals Dan Feltes and Andru Volinsky fight to the finish in their attempt to square off against popular Governor Chris Sununu. While Governor Sununu continues to enjoy sky-high approval ratings and strong bipartisan support, Feltes and Volinsky are demonstrating precisely how out-of-touch they are  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, Aug. 28 -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: America's rural population is at higher risk from COVID-19 because its people are older and have a higher rate of pre-existing health conditions, according to new research released by the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire. Rural areas may currently have lower COVID-19 case and death rates, but these rates are rising faster than in urban areas. "As the virus sprea  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, Aug. 27 -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: Research from the University of New Hampshire found that people who are more accurate in estimating their people skills, while perhaps not as enthusiastic, emotionally positive and sociable as people who overestimate their skills, have a better understanding of themselves and those around them and may make better friends, partners or bosses. "In hiring, dating or simply seeking guidance we are   more