HANOVER, New Hampshire, Sept. 26 (TNSJou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release: While declines in U.S. hospital admissions during the onset of COVID-19 has been well-documented, little is known about how admissions during the rebound varied by age, insurance coverage and socioeconomic groups. The decline in non-COVID-19 admissions was similar across all demographic subgroups but the partial rebound that followed shows that non-COVID-19 admissions for residents from Hispanic ne  more

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Sept. 26 (TNSJou) -- The Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine issued the following news release: A Dartmouth-led study, published in the journal Pediatrics, offers new details about pediatric mental health boarding in emergency departments across the country, a problem that has steadily increased in the last 10 years and been made worse by a shortage of psychiatric resources. Boarding refers to the practice of admitting children and adolescents--who are in need  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Governors Association issued the following news on Sept. 24: Today, the Democratic Governors Association released a new video highlighting New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu's Trumpian vetoes. With his vetoes, Sununu, a self-proclaimed "Trump guy through and through," governs just like his mentor Donald Trump. Sununu vetoed a minimum wage increase while taking a $31,000 pay raise for himself. Likewise, Trump has said he thinks a low minimum wage is "not a ba  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Department of Education, NH Accessible Educational Materials (NHAEM) is distributing 300 LEGO(R) Braille Brick Kits from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) to New Hampshire schools. APH is an official partner responsible for distributing LEGO Braille Bricks. LEGO(R) Braille Brick Kits are offered FREE of charge by the LEGO Foundation, and have been des  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 25 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: New Hampshire Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut congratulated three New Hampshire schools for their selection as Blue Ribbon Schools. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. This year, New Franklin El  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 25 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release: As drought conditions persist throughout the state and worsen in parts of New Hampshire, The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is urging residents to conserve water now, and to report well problems to the state. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, the entire state remains in drought and 8.5% of the state has now been elevated to D3-Extreme Dro  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has removed a cyanobacteria advisory for Long Pond. Samples collected on September 21 and 22 contained cyanobacteria cell concentrations, ranging from 12,000 to 27,000 cells/ml. The state threshold is 70,000 cells/ml. Please continue to monitor your individual shoreline for changing conditions. Avoid swimming  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has removed a cyanobacteria advisory for White Oak Pond. Samples collected on September 23 did not contain cyanobacteria cells and the bloom appears to have dissipated at this time. Please continue to monitor your individual shoreline for changing conditions. Avoid swimming in areas that appear green, turbid,  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order of notice (No. DE 19-080) involving Public Service Company of New Hampshire dba Eversource Energy: Reconciliation of Energy Service and Stranded Costs for Calendar Year 2018 ORDER OF NOTICE On June 3, 2019, Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource or the Company) filed testimony and related exhibits in support of its proposed reconciliation of revenue  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 26 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order of notice (No. DG 20-152) involving Liberty Utilities (EnergyNorth Natural Gas) Corp. dba Liberty Utilities: LIBERTY UTILITIES (ENERGYNORTH NATURAL GAS) CORP. d/b/a LIBERTY UTILITIES-KEENE DIVISION 2020/2021 Winter Cost of Gas ORDER OF NOTICE On September 17, 2020, Liberty Utilities (EnergyNorth Natural Gas) Corp. d/b/a Liberty Utilities-Keene Division (Liberty-Keene or the Company) s  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 26 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order of notice (No. xxx) involving (Entity): NORTHERN UTILITIES, INC. 2020/2021 Annual Cost of Gas ORDER OF NOTICE On September 18, 2020, Northern Utilities Inc. (Northern or the Company) submitted a Winter 2020/2021 and Summer 2021 cost of gas (COG) filing outlining its proposed COG and fixed price option (FPO) rates for the winter period (November 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021) and the s  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 22 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 26,406) involving Public Service Company of New Hampshire dba Eversource Energy: Petition for License to Construct and Maintain Electric Lines Over and Across State-Owned Land in Canterbury Order Nisi Granting License This order grants Eversource a license to modify, construct, and maintain electric lines over and across land owned by the State of New Hampshire in Canterb  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 26 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 26,411) involving Public Service Company of New Hampshire dba Eversource Energy: PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE d/b/a EVERSOURCE ENERGY Petition for License to Construct and Maintain Lines Over and Across State-Owned Land in Merrimack, New Hampshire Order Nisi Granting License This order grants Eversource a license to construct and maintain electric and telecomm  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 26,408) involving Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. dba Liberty Utilities: 2019 Least Cost Integrated Resource Plan Order Approving Settlement Agreement APPEARANCES: Michael J. Sheehan, Esq., on behalf of Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. d/b/a Liberty Utilities; the Office of the Consumer Advocate by D. Maurice Kreis, Esq., and Christa Shute  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 25 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DM 20-147): To: Linda Clemmons, BidURenergy, Inc., 4433 Genesee St., Ste. 401, Buffalo, NY 14225 Re: BidURenergy, Inc. Application to Renew Registration as Provider of Natural Gas Aggregation Services Dear Ms. Clemmons: On September 15, 2020, BidURenergy, Inc. (BidURenergy) submitted an application to the Commission to renew its registration as a provider of natural gas aggregati  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 25 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DM 20-150): To: Jonathan Sowyrda, CSD Energy Advisors, LLC, 2407 Oaks Forks Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339 Re: CSD Energy Advisors, LLC Application to Renew Registration as a Provider of Electric Aggregation Service Dear Mr. Sowyrda: On September 15, 2020, CSD Energy Advisors, LLC (CSD) submitted an application with the Commission to renew its registration as a provider of electric ag  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 22 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DE 19-050): To: Matthew J. Fossum, Esq., Senior Counsel, Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy 780 North Commercial Street, P.O. Box 330, Manchester, NH 03105-0330 Re: Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy Petition for Recovery of Storm Expenses Recovery of Storm Costs from July 2016 through December 2017 Dear Attorney Fossum:   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DE 19-057): Re: Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy Notice of Intent to File Permanent Rate Schedules Cancellation of September 29 and October 1, 2, 5, and 9 Hearing Dates To the Parties: On September 22, 2020, Commission Staff (Staff) filed a letter requesting the Commission cancel the following hearing dates: September 29; and October 1, 2, 5, and 9.  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 23 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DW 20-117): To: Anthony Augeri, Esq., General Counsel, Hampstead Area Water Company, Inc., 54 Sawyer Avenue, Atkinson, NH 03811 Re: Hampstead Area Water Company, Inc. Request for Change in Rates Granting Motion to Withdraw Notice of Intent to File Rate Schedules without Prejudice Dear Mr. Augeri: Hampstead Area Water Company, Inc. (HAWC) filed a notice of intent to file rate sch  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 23 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DM 20-151): To: Richard Plutzer, Resource Energy Solutions, LLC, 4 High Ridge Park, Suite 202, Stamford, CT 06905 Re: Resource Energy Solutions, LLC Application to Register as Provider of Natural Gas Aggregation Services Dear Mr. Plutzer: On September 17, 2020, Resource Energy Solutions, LLC (Resource Energy) submitted an application to the Commission to register as a provider o  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 23 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following statement on Sept. 22 by Chairman Ray Buckley: * * * In response to the news that America has now recorded over 200,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19, New Hampshire Democratic Party Chairman Ray Buckley issued the following statement: "Today, we must remember and support the families of the 200,000 Americans and over 430 Granite Staters affected by each unique loss from the COVID-19 pandemic. "But we  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 21 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following statement by Chairman Stephen Stepanek: * * * New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Stephen Stepanek released the following statement today following the tragic death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the resulting Supreme Court vacancy: "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing is a loss for the nation. Together, we both mourn her death and celebrate her life and career as  more

PLYMOUTH, New Hampshire, Sept. 26 (TNSCon) -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Plymouth State's programs enable students to hit the ground running, and those who can't wait to begin making their marks in Communication and Media Studies have a new option for entering the field quickly with advanced skills. A new "3+1" program lets students earn both their bachelor's degree and an MBA in just four years. Communication and Media Studies is the first PSU discipline to o  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, Sept. 25 (TNSGra) -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: The University of New Hampshire will receive $1.8 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that will further molecular research to better understand drug interactions at the cellular level and help lead to the development of new targeted drugs to treat wide-spread metabolic, growth, neurological and visual disorders including diabetes and cancer. "This is an exciting oppor  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, Sept. 22 (TNSJou) -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: Investigators at the New Hampshire Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory at the University of New Hampshire have found Listeria in two New Hampshire wild gray foxes. A zoonotic disease, the bacterium can sicken both people and farm animals. Some strains can be particularly important if they are resistant to multiple antibiotics and carry genes that lead to more severe diseases in infected p  more