NEWS
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The Dartmouth: Lack of proof hinders hazing investigations
Hazing allegations are rarely brought against Dartmouth Greek organizations, sports teams and other student groups due to the difficulty of finding witnesses to corroborate such accusations, according to Hanover Chief of Police Nicholas Giaccone.


Plugged toilet leads to drug arrest at Salem motel


Family of Ariz. sheriff's deputy killed in exchange of gunfire given $64K check
Deputy Bill Coleman was killed Jan. 8 during an exchange of gunfire with 30-year-old Drew Maras, who had previously murdered a New Hampshire couple at a scenic overlook in Arizona.


Shola Yusuf selects NH non-profit to build water wells in Africa; African born shola to give back


House bill looks to end sobriety checkpoints


Kevin McGregor trial: Prosecution rests, McGregor won't testify
The murder trial of Kevin McGregor resumed Tuesday morning with testimony from Kelly Knight, who lived in an apartment behind the alley from Which Wich, the sandwich shop where McGregor worked.


UNH tuition set to increase for 23rd straight year‎, though less than some schools
The University System of New Hampshire passed a 6 percent increase in tuition and room and board costs for the 2012-2013 school year for in-state students ...


Luminol sheds light on case of missing Maine toddler
Melisa Staples, assistant director of the New Hampshire State Police Crime Laboratory in Concord, N.H., said the chemical was first used for forensic purposes in 1937. It reacts with several materials, including cleaning products, some metals, horseradish and more, she said


Feds give $150,000 to New Hampshire school for 180 ipads
“The world is our oyster with the power of an iPad, I believe,” said principal Janet Valeri.


NH one of only four states openly embracing evolution in the classroom. Still, the state only earned a D in the study of science education across the nation.
The report indicates that only four states - Florida, New Hampshire, Iowa, and Rhode Island - openly embrace human evolution in their current science standards.


Nashua man facing Mass. burglary, attempted murder charges
Nicolas Schirmer, 20, of Milford, was arrested in New Hampshire and returned to Massachusetts on Monday to face charges of unarmed robbery, aggravated assault and battery and attempted murder.


BUSINESS
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CNN Money: Ethanol's food-fuel dilemma prompts investment in cutting edge NH startup
How can the nation even consider using a food crop like corn to make ethanol for fuel asks Jerry Grantham, who oversees a $100B Boston investment firm. "The subsidy was decoration. The mandate is the villain here." Grantham is placing his bet on New Hampshire-startup Mascoma, a leader in cellulosic ethanol that can make the fuel from many things include switchgrass and wood chips.


Berlin's Earl Silus Tupper took flop on the shelves to a hit in the hands of homemakers


FEATURES / ENTERTAINMENT
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FSX sim gets scenery for Manchester-Boston Regional Airport


Kansas may join NH, several other states in having an official state dog
New Hampshire's official breed is the chinook.


‎Blessed visit: Bishop meets with St. Mary students, families in Dover


Eagle Scout restores World War II cannon in Exeter


'Life Magazine' issue featuring Canterbury for auction
NOW FOR SALE on eBay is a 60-year-old issue of Life Magazine that prominently features a story and photo essay on Canterbury voters as they weigh their preferences - Eisenhower or Taft?


Made in Pakistan film in Plymouth Feb. 9
PLYMOUTH - Filmmaker Ayesha Khan will screen and discuss the insightful and surprising documentary film "Made in Pakistan" in Boyd Hall 001 at Plymouth State University at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 9. The 60-minute film conveys the daily experience of four young urbanites living in a country shrouded by misconceptions.


COURTS / PUBLIC OVERSIGHT
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NHPUC - PSNH petition to revise renewable default energy service rate
"Although participation in PSNH's Renewable Rate program has been relatively low for the first twelve months of the program's operation, we agree with PSNH, Staff, and the OCA that it is worthwhile for PSNH to continue promoting the program to increase customer participation."


POLITICS
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Vt. tells Obama it needs millions more in home heating aid


NYT: Nation's cities almost free of segregation, study finds


Democratic hike in the minimum wage hurts the very people it should help, study concludes
Comparing results in NY after hiking its minimum wage twice between 2004 and 2006 to Penn., Ohio, and NH, where the minimum wage was held flat, found NY experienced a 21% decline in available employment for individuals without a high school diploma.


Computer programmers look for ways to streamline government as part of "Code for America"
All the projects will be open sourced, meaning anyone can use them and adapt them. Code For Georgia programs written for three cities has now been adopted by 160 communities, said fellow Nick Doiron, a New Hampshire native trained as a civil engineer.


Freshman Senator Forrester leaves big mark on eminent domain issue


Sen. Schumer coaxes Shaheen into betting a beer on Super Bowl


PRIMARY
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Gingrich gets sued for using theme song from Rocky III


Huntsman dad propped up Super PAC, gave almost $2 million


Rick Perry spent more than $1,000 per vote


Stephen Colbert Super PAC filings state more than $1 million raised (Video)


OPINION
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Jim Tierney: Some ideas for Gov. LePage
"Why do our neighbors in New Hampshire have an average income of $13,000 more per year than people in Maine? It may have to do with leadership, since our work force is at least as good as theirs."


The New Hampshire: HB 334 bad news for college campuses
"While this student body is capable of achieving great things, there is no denying the fact that college years are violatile for many people, and making guns easily available in a scene where alcohol and drugs are a constant factor isn't a good idea."


SPORTS
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Q&A with former Fisher Cat Travis d'Arnaud


Winnipeg Blue Bombers coaches have UNH connection
Crowton wasn't first on LaPolice's wish list, and Crowton didn't exactly set out to land in Winnipeg. Both spoke at the American Football Coaches Association convention in San Antonio earlier this month, and they knew each other because they both coached at the University of New Hampshire, but not at the same time.


Marblehead, Mass., skier, 79, raises money for charity
Phil Cooke's father built one of the first ski tows in New Hampshire in the 1930s. His uncle participated in a rare Mount Washington "Inferno," a race from the peak to the bottom of that massive mountain, using service roads and hacking his way through the vegetation.


The New Hampshire: DeSmith finding his way in net for Wildcats
"I never thought I'd be starting in my freshman year," DeSmith said. "Di Girolamo had such a great year last year, I just wanted to come in and play and practice as hard as I could."


Penguin Roadracing announces New Hampshire motorcycle courses at NHMS