COVID-19 contact tracing under stress in Maine but holding up better than in neighboring states

The Maine CDC has scaled back the scope of investigations, but unlike New Hampshire and other states still thinks the disease is containable.

Batch of mosquitoes tests positive for West Nile virus in New Hampshire

New Hampshire health officials have identified the first batch of mosquitoes to test positive for the virus this season.

Unruly tourists strain New Hampshire town’s budget during pandemic

The town manager in Conway says the influx of summer visitors has led to an increase in everything from road-rage incidents to dangerous fires set by people camping in off-limits areas.

Lisbon man dies in New Hampshire motorcycle crash

Democratic lawmaker resigns after tweet about Biden accuser

The New Hampshire state representative posted a tweeted that a woman’s anatomy would make it difficult to digitally penetrate her without “some cooperation from the female herself."

Maine lags New England states in reporting data on pandemic

A month into the outbreak here, the state CDC still is unable to post daily testing counts and other information.

More tests requested on truck in crash that killed 7 bikers in New Hampshire

Lawyers for the pickup truck driver charged in the crash object unless a member of the defense team is present for the testing.

Pamela Smart, who recruited teen lover to kill her husband, to seek parole again

New Hampshire authorities rejected her request last year for parole consideration or sentence reduction.

Les Otten steps up so Dixville Notch can retain claim to electoral fame

The tiny New Hampshire community, which traditionally is among the first to cast ballots for president in primaries and the general election, needed a fifth resident.  

Utah man charged with stealing vehicles of New Hampshire couple found dead in Texas

The man and his companion may have had contact with James and Michelle Butler, who vanished in mid-October, police say.