New Hampshire should be investing in the university system — not abandoning it

Over the past couple of months, Plymouth State University has been at the center of a very difficult conversation. New Hampshire is facing massive budget cuts across its three public universities, which include Plymouth State University (PSU), Keene State …

New Hampshire Becomes First US State to Enact Bitcoin Reserve Bill

New Hampshire has become the first US state to allow its treasury to invest in crypto assets after Governor Kelly Ayotte signed House Bill 302 into law on May 6. “New Hampshire is once again first in the Nation,” she said on X before adding, “Just signed a …

Former J. Geils frontman Peter Wolf paints a colorful life story in new memoir

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer BOSTON – Painter and former lead vocalist of The J. Geils Band, Peter Wolf, has poured his heart out in his new memoir, “Waiting on the Moon: Artists, Poets, Drifters, Grifters, and Goddesses.” Described as a “a …

ISO New England prepares for 11% rise in annual electricity consumption

The electrification of heating systems and the adoption of electric vehicles are expected to drive New England annual electricity consumption to rise 11% over the next decade, according to the region’s grid operator. “The ISO is forecasting steady growth …

New Hampshire Leads The Way: First State To Establish Bitcoin Reserve

New Hampshire has made history as the first state in the United States to pass a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill. Governor Ayote signed the historic bill into law on Wednesday morning. New Hampshire has made history, becoming the first among 50 US states to …

Catholic Church To Excommunicate Priests for Following New US State Law

The Catholic Church has issued a warning to its clergy in Washington state: Any priest who complies with a new law requiring the reporting of child abuse confessions to authorities will be excommunicated. The new law, which will take effect on July 27, …

Breeze Adds Two New Cities, 21 Routes

The airline will begin flights to and from new markets this fall. [ Routes ]May 7, 2025 4:21 pm ET By Zach Vasile Low-cost carrier Breeze is expanding service to two new cities: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Salisbury, Maryland. Starting Oct. 1, Breeze …

‘Big three’ retain most LDR contracts as four new publishers join scheme

Four publishers have won the right to employ local democracy reporters for the first time – but the ‘big three’ regional publishing giants have retained the lion’s share of the contracts under the BBC-funded scheme . The BBC has announced the outcome of …

Bitcoin Reserve Bill Signed Into Law By New Hampshire Governor: Granite State Move Makes It A Pioneer

Black Chalk Invests in Sales Growth with New Appointment

May 7, 2025 — Hampshire-based wine estate, Black Chalk has appointed Neil Irvine in the newly created role of Sales Director.  He will take up the position on 19th May.  Irvine, who was previously Head of UK Sales at Gusbourne, will be responsible for …