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Midterm Election Recap: New England Democrats celebrate local and national wins
New England voters helped shift the balance of power in Washington and made changes at home.
Democrats retake supermajorities in the Vermont Legislature
Democratic supermajorities in the Vermont House and Senate can now pass legislation without Republican Gov. Phil Scott. But one Democratic strategist says it would be a mistake to assume “they have a mandate to tax and spend.”
UNH students, faculty oppose potential removal of up to 300k books from library
Some UNH students and professors are opposing an effort from the university to remove less-used physical books as part of a library renovation project.
Democrats appear to sweep NH Executive Council, grab big majorities in Legislature
While Republican Gov. Kelly Ayotte won re-election Tuesday, the balance of power in the State House shifted in the direction of Democrats.
Wild River Fire near Gorham, NH spreads to 1,000 acres
A spokesperson for the U.S. Forest Service says it is the largest since the forest was incorporated.
Ayotte secures reelection, providing a rare bright spot for NH Republicans
Vote counting in the governor’s race stretched deep into the night Tuesday. Shortly before midnight, Ayotte addressed a roomful of supporters at Tuscan Village in Salem and urged them to be patient — and hopeful.
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