The state Senate voted 23-0 to approve a bill Thursday to halt the drop in state education money for 77 communities, including the state's two largest cities - which stand to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. []

Just over 5,000 residents and businesses are without power this morning across the state, the result of heavy rain and gusty winds downing trees and damaging power lines. []

When the planning board continues the public hearing on revisions to the town's sign policy on Feb. []

Two Londonderry congregations will soon open their doors and hearts to four homeless families after joining forces with Family Promise of Greater Rockingham County Starting in March, the Londonderry Christian Church on Mammoth Road will offer evening lodging on a part-time basis for families in need. []

The planning, public works and emergency management departments will soon begin updating the town's hazard mitigation plan. []

Courtesy photo Dover resident Caroline Carter, 15, will compete for Miss Outstanding New Hampshire Teen Feb. []

When the planning board continues the public hearing on revisions to the town's sign policy on Feb. []

The planning board recently approved architectural plans for a 9,000-square-foot retail building at the Pinkerton Place at 19 Manchester Road. []

We're now hitting the mid-point of winter as February rolls in. Have you had a chance to get on the ice, hit the slopes, or build a snowman? If not, do it now! Or, take in one of the many great shows coming to the Granite State this weekend. []

Sen. Nancy Stiles, R-Hampton, an opponent of the tax credit when it was enacted, said there "isn't enough data" to justify taking it off the books, and she told a House committee she will vote against repeal. []

Exeter Hospital is arguing that it can't be held liable for the criminal conduct of an employee who allegedly infected at least 32 patients with hepatitis C. The hospital and three co-defendants are all denying that they bear any liability in connection with last year's hepatitis C outbreak, which has prompted more than two dozen malpractice ... (m []

Manchester Mayor Ted Gatsas in conjunction with the Manchester Economic Development Office will host the 3rd Annual Manchester Small Business Week presented by Citizens Bank beginning Monday, May 20th through Friday, May 24th. []