NEW LONDON, New Hampshire, Jan. 12 (TNSper) -- Colby-Sawyer College issued the following news: Colby-Sawyer College has hired Eden Wales Freedman of Dubuque, Iowa, as its next academic vice president and dean of faculty. Wales Freedman, who currently serves as vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa, will begin her role July 1 following the retirement of current Academic Vice President and Dean of Faculty Laura Sykes. Wales Freedman comes t  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Jan. 10 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release: * * * Precisely applied metal-organic technology detects and captures toxic gases in air. * * * A durable copper-based coating developed by Dartmouth researchers can be precisely integrated into fabric to create responsive and reusable materials such as protective equipment, environmental sensors, and smart filters, according to a recent study. The coating responds to the presence of toxic gases  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Jan. 13 (TNSjou) -- Dartmouth College issued the following news release: A Dartmouth professor's images of the explosive aftermath from the collision of two dying stars could help scientists better understand this rare type of astronomical event--and may finally confirm the identity of a brilliant but short-lived star observed nearly 850 years ago. Robert Fesen, a professor of physics and astronomy, captured telescopic images that show a fireworks-like burst of thin fil  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 14 -- The New Hampshire House Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 12, 2023, by Majority Leader Jason Osborne, R-Auburn: * * * House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement in response to the 2022 general election results. "Our state- level candidates have once again bucked the national trend and outperformed our federal nominees. The voters of New Hampshire have spoken and have sent Republicans back into the majorit  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 14 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: Co-Chairs of the Task Force on Building a Blue New Hampshire announced the full list of members responsible for crafting an assessment of the 2022 midterm election. This task force is composed of activists, elected officials, and community leaders who played invaluable roles in the 2022 elections and can offer powerful insights from their experience. The task force is charged with exploring  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 11 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: In case you missed it, eight Democratic mayors from all over the Granite State signed a letter to Governor Sununu demanding he takes action to protect New Hampshire's unhoused population this winter -- calling for an immediate increase in emergency shelter beds statewide, additional shelter for women, medical respite for unhoused individuals released from the hospital, and more beds for home  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 12 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release: New Hampshire Republicans are, yet again, in disarray. In an effort to protect Governor Chris Sununu from challengers in 2024, Republican State Representative Joe Sweeney testified yesterday on HB 116, legislation that would increase the filing fees for statewide office -- governor, U.S. Senate, and Congress -- by 100 times -- raising the cost to challenge Sununu in a gubernatorial race fro  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 13 -- The New Hampshire Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2023: In case you missed it, yesterday Senator Jeanne Shaheen joined Chris Ryan on New Hampshire Today to discuss New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary and what's at stake for Democrats both in New Hampshire and across the country. Key Points: Senator Shaheen: And so I think we need to continue to point out that we have a law that says New Hampshire will be first -- a week  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 14 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: Since its launch four months ago, 22 school districts are now taking advantage of ENGAGE New Hampshire - a new student success program in partnership with the New Hampshire Department of Education and Graduation Alliance. ENGAGE New Hampshire pairs students with a personal Academic Success Coach who helps promote school engagement and remove barriers to attendance. Students receive h  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 7 (TNSres) -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: New data shows that New Hampshire's average cost per student is shifting closer to typical trends following a substantial spike during the pandemic, however the costs are still rising more quickly than they have historically. "This week, the New Hampshire Department of Education released its newest cost per pupil data for the 2021-2022 school year. The new statewide average c  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 13 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: To support educators, the New Hampshire Department of Education is providing schools with access to Learning Blade(R), the online STEM and Computer Science career platform that also offers professional development opportunities for teachers. Learning Blade is now available, at no cost, to New Hampshire school districts, and will continue to be offered through September. "This platfor  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 11 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2023: The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) announced today that Governor Chris Sununu and the Executive Council, at recent meetings, have approved multiple projects, in a combination of grant and loan funds, for needed drinking water and wastewater system improvements, totaling more than $18.6 million. NHDES provided the funding throug  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 14 (TNSjou) -- The New Hampshire Department of Fish and Game issued the following news: With a new year officially here, the January/February issue of the New Hampshire Wildlife Journal introduces readers and ice anglers to the fine craftsmanship of Roland Patry who has been creating handmade tip ups for over 50 years. Born from necessity, Patry's artful and functional creations are coveted throughout America's ice fishing community and by collectors. Readers will   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 14 -- The New Hampshire House Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 12, 2023, by Majority Leader Jason Osborne, R-Auburn: * * * House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after Representative Sherman Packard (R- Londonderry) was re-elected for a second term as Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. "I offer my congratulations to Rep. Sherman Packard on his bipartisan re-election, for a second term,   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 14 -- The New Hampshire House Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 12, 2023, by Majority Leader Jason Osborne, R-Auburn: * * * Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the news that payroll taxes will be cut by 30% for New Hampshire businesses. This rate reduction was triggered due to the current strength of New Hampshire's Unemployment Trust Fund. "This is welcome news for New Hampshire businesses after a disas  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 14 -- The New Hampshire House Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 12, 2023, by Majority Leader Jason Osborne, R-Auburn: * * * House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the House defeated a number of Democrat proposals attempting to change House Rules. "I am proud of House Republicans for defending this institution from attacks on our traditions and long-standing policy on constitutional rights. "Much like  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 14 -- The New Hampshire House Republicans issued the following statement on Jan. 12, 2023, by Majority Leader Jason Osborne, R-Auburn: * * * House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the conclusion of the recount for Hillsborough District 16. "Don't let the Democrats' spin on today's court ruling cause whiplash. The fact is that the Democratic Party attempted to take a legislative seat by subverting and disenfranchising   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 13 -- The New Hampshire House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2023: House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) and Deputy Majority Leader Jim Kofalt (R- Wilton) released the following statement after the hearing of HB61, relative to teaching on discrimination in the public schools and discrimination in public workplaces. "It's appalling to see that Democrats in our state are attempting to repeal our anti-discrimination statute. At toda  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 14 -- New Hampshire State Rep. Judy Aron, R-South Acworth, issued the following statement on Jan. 12, 2023, on Sullivan County Nursing Home project funding approval: * * * State Representative Judy Aron (R- South Acworth) released the following statement after $25.2 million was approved to help the Sullivan County Nursing Home renovate their facility. "In June this past year I was thrilled that the Executive Council, Governor, and Fiscal Committee gave their bless  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 6 (TNStalk) -- The University of New Hampshire School of Law issued the following Q&A with Distinguished Visiting Assistant Professor Ed Timberlake and Assistant Professors of Law Tiffany Li and Seth Oranburg: * * * In this article, UNH Franklin Pierce faculty-- including Tiffany Li, Assistant Professor of Law; Seth Oranburg, Assistant Professor of Law; and Ed Timberlake, Distinguished Visiting Assistant Professor--discuss emerging areas in IP law and what they thi  more