NEWS
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NH Air Guard hiring private security firm to patrol base in Newington


State agency to fund NH Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory for one year
NH Commissioner of Agriculture Markets and Food Lorraine Merril described the diagnostic lab as being hit by a perfect storm of circumstances consisting of cuts to the budget for the department of agriculture, the recession having affected the fees normally received for services of the laboratory sought by veterinary and livestock communities, and the 48 percent overall cut in funding to the university, she said.


Durham businesses become scholars of fake IDs
"Believe me when I express my amazement at the ability of the business community in Durham to possess the expertise they do with false IDs," said Durham Police Chief David Kurz.


AMA lauds Virginia decision to follow New Hampshire in banning police roadblocks aimed solely at motorcyclists


BUSINESS
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NH's Bottomline to acquire Intuit's commercial banking unit
Bottomline has long been focused on expansion. Recent acquisitions include Logical Progression of North Carolina IDT Ltd. in the United Kingdom last December, and Allegient Systems of Wilton, Conn. in March 2011 for $48 million.


NH leader in telepresence robots expands healthcare focus


Nashua liquor store earns $25K rebate from PSNH


Fans brave cold to await prized beer
Brewmaster Tod Mott only brewed 14 barrels of Kate the Great Russian imperial stout


New Hampshire is reviewing its domestic tourism PR account with an RFP process through March 22


Londonderry aviation firm AeroRepair sold


Dartmouth researchers present solution to maximize solar power extraction regardless of shading


Organic rice grower increases testing in wake of Dartmouth study finding arsenic in baby formula


FoodSafetyNews.com: Not Much Raw Milk Regulation Change Expected in 2012


Should you ever have to give a thumbprint to cash a check? Rep. James Webb, R-Derry, says no



COURTS / PUBLIC OVERSIGHT
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Chief Justice says she won't bring back plan to close Nashua court


POLITICS
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NHPR audio: Mayor Gatsas squares off against veteran Dem operative George Bruno on refugee resettlement


NH woman testifies before UN Commission on the Status of Women session on fostering greater acceptance of lesbian, bisexual and transgender females in rural areas of the earth
In the first session I attended, titled, “We are everywhere! Empowerment of lesbian and bisexual women and trans people – in rural areas and beyond,” Akinyi Margareta Ocholla from Kenya, Poedjiati Fen Sian from Indonesia, Linda Baumann from Namibia, and Gail C. McNeill from New Hampshire shared stories of violence and discrimination that women who live in these rural areas experience.


Kosovo president to lecture Tuesday at Hopkins Center, Dartmouth


The New Hampshire: Union Leader prompts UNH review of process that lead to controversial Facebook page
Just hours after the editorial was posted on the newspaper's website, the Facebook page was deleted. Prior to deleting, the commission posted a status update explaining that the university had asked them to remove it. According to Wanda Mitchell, vice provost for faculty development and inclusive excellence, the page will return once details are discussed and guidelines for posting are developed. She said Facebook is a useful tool, but that it is difficult to regulate. A meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday to discuss these concerns.


No crimes found in birther uproar, O'Brien lashes at Attorney General


Dover asks secretary of state to help get $282,000 back from LGC
Though only an estimate, Dover believes the LGC misappropriated about $282,000 to fund a new workers comp program the city does not participate in..

OPINION
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The New Hampshire: In support of a Facebook page


SPORTS
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TNH interviews Erik Swartz, UNH prof. and NFL committee member
Swartz has primarily researched the prevention and management of cervical spine injuries in athletes, and is volunteering his time for the NFL position with other experts in the field.


Blue Jays buzzing about young Cuban Hechavarria