New Hampshire News

Lawsuit Filed in New Hampshire 2012 Keg Explosion Death

The sister of a man who was killed in a keg explosion at a New Hampshire brewery two years ago has filed a federal lawsuit against three companies involved in the manufacture and distribution of the keg. The Portsmouth Herald …

Cellphone While Driving Ban Considered in New Hampshire

A New Hampshire Senate panel is holding a hearing next week on a measure to ban the use of hand-held cellphones while driving. The House-passed bill also bans all cellphone use by minors behind the wheel. The bill doesn’t apply …

EPA Fines New Hampshire Chemical Company $41K

A chemical firm in New Hampshire has agreed to pay the EPA a fine of nearly $41,000 to resolve allegations it violated safety laws. JCI Jones Chemicals Inc., of Merrimack processes, stores and ships chemicals for water treatment. The EPA …

New Hampshire Fire Marshal Warns of Building Collapse Danger

New Hampshire’s state fire marshal says it’s a good time to clear the roofs of recent heavy snow and ice. William Degnan says a roof may collapse with little or no warning. Signs of the danger include sagging roof steel, …

New Hampshire Considering Legislation to Regulate Drones

New Hampshire could join more than a dozen other states in limiting government and public use of drones to protect citizens’ privacy. The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee will hold hearings Thursday on a pair of bills to …

Crash Fatalities in New Hampshire Reach 5-Year High in 2013

Road fatalities in New Hampshire spiked in 2013, hitting the highest level in five years and leading lawmakers to introduce proposals to dramatically expand laws penalizing distracted driving. Authorities say 133 people died in 122 accidents on the state’s roadways …

4 Fire Fatalities Recorded for 2013 in New Hampshire

New Hampshire’s state fire marshal says four people died in fires in 2013, a record low for the state. Bill Degnan says more people are maintaining their smoke alarms. He tells The Telegraph of Nashua that a 2007 law that …

Law Targets Bedbug Infestations in New Hampshire Rentals

New Hampshire landlords and tenants are teaming up in a new law aimed at eradicating infestations of the tiny, blood-sucking bedbug from rental housing. The law takes effect Jan. 1 and outlines responsibilities landlords and tenants have in dealing with …

New Hampshire Ranks Just Below Average on Disaster Prep

New Hampshire health officials say the state is improving its ability to protect people during disasters, but it could be doing more to prepare. The state Department of Health and Human Services recently released national rankings that cover more than …

State Farm Helps New Hampshire Expand Highway Safety Patrol

The state of New Hampshire is expanding its Highway Safety Patrol, which helps stranded motorists. The patrol is now operating in Nashua, Merrimack, Bedford, Hooksett and Concord. The expansion, which started Thursday, brings in the F.E. Everett Turnpike. The Eagle …