NEW LONDON, New Hampshire, Nov. 4 (TNSRes) -- Colby-Sawyer College issued the following news: Colby-Sawyer College School of Arts & Sciences Assistant Professor Chery A. Whipple, Ph.D., was awarded two grants that will advance science research at the college and throughout the state. Whipple was one of three principal investigators on a National Institutes of Health - Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) grant, titled Learning Science Through Research. The more than $1.2 million grant ex  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Nov. 5 (TNSJou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release: The biological clock of a popular food crop controls close to three-quarters of its genes, according to research from Dartmouth College. The study, published in the journal eLife, can help researchers target genes to improve growth and stress resilience when a plant is moved to a new region or encounters changing climate conditions.The genetic research shows how the crop uses internal responses to t  more

DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Nov. 6 (TNSPer) -- The Dartmouth College Geisel School of Medicine issued the following news release: Steven L. Bernstein, MD, has been named as the inaugural Chief Research Officer for Dartmouth-Hitchcock (D-H), Associate Dean of Clinical Research at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, and Director of the C. Everett Koop Institute at Geisel. Dr. Bernstein currently serves as Professor and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Y  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following statement by Chair Catherine Cortez Masto: * * * Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, issued the following statement on Senator Jeanne Shaheen's victory in New Hampshire: "At every turn, Senator Shaheen has focused on making a difference for New Hampshire in the Senate, from championing small businesses and fighting for military families to tackling the opi  more

WELLS, Maine, Nov. 3 (TNSPer) -- York County Community College issued the following news release: York County Community College (YCCC) is pleased to welcome Michael McNeil to the YCCC team as Director of Institutional Operations. Prior to accepting this position, Mike served as the Coordinator of Campus Technology and Interim Operations Supervisor at Great Bay Community College (GBCC). Mike has over 20 years of experience in the Community College System of New Hampshire, and he has spearheaded  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 5 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission issued the following order granting motion for limited appearance (Docket No. SP-13695): In the Matter of Petition for Relief of Orion Renewable Resources LLC ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR LIMITED APPEARANCE BY THE PRESIDING COMMISSIONER: On November 2, 2020, Jack P. Crisp, an attorney admitted to practice in the States of New Hampshire and Maine, filed a motion with the Commission seeking authority to appear pro hac vice  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 30 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following gas order (No. 26,421) involving EnergyNorth Natural Gas Corp. dba Liberty Utilities: Winter 2020-2021 Cost of Gas Order Approving Interim Cost of Gas Rates APPEARANCES: Michael J. Sheehan, Esq., for Liberty Utilities (EnergyNorth Natural Gas) Corp. d/b/a Liberty Utilities Keene Division; the Office of the Consumer Advocate by Christa Shute, Esq., on behalf of residential ratepayers; and Mary  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 6 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following electric order (No. 26,422) involving Unitil Energy Systems: Unitil Request to Amend Tariff and Provide a Non-Residential Energy Efficiency Loan to the City of Concord Order Nisi Granting Request In this Order, the Commission grants a request by Unitil Energy Systems to provide a non-residential energy efficiency loan to the City of Concord. I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY On June 16, 2020, Unitil Ene  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 3 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DE 20-170): Re: Electric Distribution Utilities Electric Vehicle Time of Use Rates 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 event scheduled in this matter (referred to generically as "hearing") remotely, using Webex video conferencing. To facilitate that remote hearing, th  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 3 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DE 20-005): Re: Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy Audit of Divestiture-Related Costs Rescheduling November 4, 2020 Hearing To the Parties: By secretarial letter dated May 7, 2020, the Commission scheduled a final hearing in the above-captioned matter on November 4, 2020. Due to scheduling conflicts, the Commission has rescheduled the hearing to Monday  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 5 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DG 20-152): Re: Liberty Utilities (EnergyNorth Natural Gas) Corp. d/b/a Liberty Utilities-Keene Division 2020/2021 Winter Cost of Gas Scheduling November 18, 2020 Hearing To the Parties: On October 23, 2020, the Commission held a hearing in the above-captioned matter, which was continued on November 2, 2020. The Commission has scheduled a continuation of the November 2 hearing on   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 5 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DE 14-238; DE 11-250): Re: Public Service Company of New Hampshire Determination Regarding PSNH's Generation Assets; Public Service Company of New Hampshire Investigation of Scrubber Costs and Cost Recovery 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 event scheduled in this m  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 5 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following letter (No. DE 20-146): To: Steven B. French, President, SFR Hydro Corporation, 16 Church Street, P.O. Box 689, Kingston, NH 03848 Re: SFR Hydro Corporation Request for Waiver of Puc 902.15 Net Metering Rule Grant of Rule Waiver Dear Mr. French: On September 14, 2020, SFR Hydro Corporation (SFR Hydro) filed a verified petition requesting a waiver of N.H. Admin. R., Puc 902.15, which defines "  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 6 -- The New Hampshire Republican Party issued the following news on Nov. 5: The Senate Republican Caucus announced today they have unanimously nominated Chuck Morse(SD-22) as Senate President for the next biennium. The full Senate will meet for organizational purposes and to vote on Sen. Morse's nomination in early December. "It is an incredible honor to be selected by my Senate colleagues to serve as President. We have many challenges ahead, including developing   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 7 -- The New Hampshire Supreme Court issued the following order involving restricting access to the supreme court building: Eleventh Renewed and Amended Emergency Order Governing New Hampshire Supreme Court Proceedings and Restricting Access to the Supreme Court Building Pursuant to its constitutional and statutory authority and powers of general superintendence over the New Hampshire court system, and conditioned upon Governor Sununu renewing his State of Emergenc  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Nov. 7 -- The New Hampshire Supreme Court issued the following order involving restricting public access to courthouses: Pursuant to its constitutional and statutory authority and powers of general superintendence over the New Hampshire court system, and conditioned upon Governor Sununu renewing his State of Emergency Declaration under RSA 4:45, the New Hampshire Supreme Court, with the concurrence of Governor Sununu regarding statutory deadlines, makes the following ord  more

PLYMOUTH, New Hampshire, Nov. 4 (TNSRes) -- Plymouth State University issued the following news release: Those suffering from alcohol and drug disorders are often prescribed medications that are themselves addictive. The goal of breaking free and not swapping one destructive habit for another is an achievable alternative, as Suzanne Thistle '01 vividly illustrates in Chem-Free Sobriety, her new best-selling book. "In this book there are nuggets of wisdom to get and stay sober, to not drink and  more

DURHAM, New Hampshire, Nov. 3 (TNSJou) -- The University of New Hampshire issued the following news release: As temperatures begin to drop and fall transitions into winter, snow will soon blanket the northern regions of the United States. But researchers at the University of New Hampshire have found that snow cover is on the decline in this area due to climate change and the shift from winter to spring, known as the vernal window, is getting longer. By the end of the century, the scientists say  more