New Hampshire Union Leader

The New Hampshire Union Leader serves as the daily publication for Manchester, which is the biggest city in New Hampshire. Each Sunday, it is released under the name New Hampshire Sunday News.

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Londonderry High students excel at e-gaming competition

2 days ago | unionleader.com | Julie Huss

LONDONDERRY — It’s now an official sport that challenges the mind while offering students a way to win top honors through their gaming talents. Londonderry High School students won state titles in e-gaming competitions in the fall and again this spring, a program put in place through the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association, offering schools around the state opportunities to show off their mastery of the gaming craft.
Trump draft proposes radical reshaping of State Department

2 days ago | unionleader.com | Neil Munshi

A draft Trump administration executive order circulating among U.S. diplomats proposes a radical reduction to and restructuring of the State Department, according to a copy of the document seen by Bloomberg. The changes, if implemented, would be one of the biggest reorganizations of the Department since its founding in 1789. The 16-page draft has been spread among diplomats around the world, according to officials familiar with the document.
On Nutrition: Good news about eggs

4 days ago | unionleader.com | Barbara Intermill

Why do we associate eggs with Easter? In ancient times, eggs were a sign of new life and rebirth. Christians eventually came to adopt the egg as a symbol of the Easter story when Jesus miraculously rose from the tomb. Makes sense. Some experts have called eggs “a miracle of nature.” And lest I go down a rabbit trail of why Easter bunnies deliver eggs, let’s turn to some facts about this unique food.
Ayotte's 100-day scorecard

4 days ago | unionleader.com | Kevin Landrigan

Here’s a summary of some of the top priorities for Gov. Kelly Ayotte and where they all stand as she marked 100 days in office on SaturdayBAIL REFORM: Sign legislation to the system and close the revolving door for criminals. DONESTATE BUDGET: Cuts spending but protects most vulnerable, no new taxes. TBDIMMIGRATION REFORM: Sign anti-sanctuary city legislation.
State House Dome: GOP senators have fiery exchange over housing bill

4 days ago | unionleader.com | Kevin Landrigan

OH, TO HAVE BEEN a fly on the wall at Murphy’s Taproom and Carriage House last Monday night for the not-so-routine meeting of the Bedford GOP Town Committee. The guest speaker was state Rep. Len Turcotte, R-Barrington, who was there to register his concerns/opposition to some of the more ambitious housing legislation pending in the State House including that of Sen. Keith Murphy, R-Manchester, to set maximum house lot size standards to encourage more starter homes (SB 84). State Sen.
Ayotte at 100 days: Very solid start, the next 100 will tell the tale

4 days ago | unionleader.com | Kevin Landrigan

As her 100th day in office passed last Saturday, Gov. Kelly Ayotte admitted having a “sense of urgency” about her work — and not because she’s one of only two governors in America with a two-year term. “I feel a sense of urgency in this office. It’s not about the two-year term, but I see some of the challenges we face., Ayotte said during an interview in her office this past week. “I love New Hampshire and I love to solve problems.”“I wake up every day on this job with a sense of purpose.
Fiscal panel orders immediate audit of YDC claims fund

4 days ago | unionleader.com | Kevin Landrigan

The Legislative Fiscal Committee unanimously approved the call of Senate President Sharon Carson on Friday for an immediate audit into the claims fund that awards damages to alleged victims of sexual and physical abuse at the former Youth Development Center in Manchester.
Parental rights bill easily clears state Senate

5 days ago | unionleader.com | Kevin Landrigan

Parents must give consent to an educator to bring their child to a medical appointment unless it’s emergency transport by ambulance under a House-approved bill that cleared the state Senate Thursday. Unlike other parental rights bills, the measure (HB 231) drew overwhelming bipartisan support with the Senate voting 21-3 to pass it. That vote starts the final process for the legislation to eventually make its way to the desk of Gov. Kelly Ayotte. The sponsor, Rep.
Emotional Charlie McAvoy still dealing with aftermath of shoulder injury

5 days ago | unionleader.com | Steve Conroy

From now on, Charlie McAvoy wants to be done with his Four Nations Faceoff experience that effectively ended his season in February. But before he laid it to rest for good, the Bruins defenseman let reporters know what the last several months have been like for him. It hasn’t been pretty. “Mentally, emotionally, physically I’ve gone through so much because of that damn experience. It cost me my season. It cost me my sanity, in a lot of ways,” said McAvoy on Friday at the Bruins’ break-up day.
Goodlander passes on U.S. Senate campaign

5 days ago | unionleader.com | Kevin Landrigan

Newly elected U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-N.H., has decided against a primary run for an open U.S. Senate seat and instead will seek a second term in the 2nd Congressional District in 2026. The move is a huge political gift to fellow Democratic U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, who has already announced he’s running to try to succeed the retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, also a Democrat. The decision by Goodlander, 38, means Pappas will likely not face a hotly competitive primary fight.