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Homicide Investigation of Former UNH Lecturer and Republican Activist Still Ongoing

Abigail Driscoll, Staff Writer September 6, 2023

Former University of New Hampshire lecturer  and staunch republican activist Alexander Talcott died from a stab wound to the neck in his home in Durham, NH on Saturday August 26. Authorities have stated...

Letters to the Editor

February 11, 2022
Read our latest Letters to the Editor! Diane Freedman and Professor Emerita bring to light the consequences of removing the Mill Pond Dam and other community members share local stories.
N.H. student leaders plead for out-of-state student vaccines

N.H. student leaders plead for out-of-state student vaccines

Ben MacKillop April 8, 2021
Earlier this week, University of New Hampshire (UNH) Student Body President Nicholas Fitzgerald and Student Body Vice President Tyler Silverwood signed a letter with other student governments from Dartmouth College and Plymouth State College urging New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu to expand coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine access to out-of-state college students.
Overnight theft at clothing store Topanga Canyon Vintage

Overnight theft at clothing store Topanga Canyon Vintage

Evan Edmonds March 26, 2021
A handwritten road sign was stolen in the middle of the night Saturday night from vintage clothing store Topanga Canyon Vintage on Jenkins Court in Durham, N.H.
Everything deserves a second chance, even clothing

Everything deserves a second chance, even clothing

Cassie Hollasch March 23, 2021
On March 5, 2021, Topanga Canyon Vintage reopened in a new location that is more accessible for customers. The small business is located at 13 Jenkins Court, Durham, NH and is open Wednesday – Sunday noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment.
International students unable to travel home

International students unable to travel home

Cassie Hollasch January 27, 2021
Durham, NH -- For most college students, winter break calls for spending some quality time with family members or booking a trip to countries with lower legal age drinking limits. However, the reality of winter break amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is very different for all students, especially for international students. 
Durham’s 2020 closings and openings: looking ahead to 2021

Durham’s 2020 closings and openings: looking ahead to 2021

Evan Edmonds January 20, 2021
An unprecedented year is coming to a close in Durham, New Hampshire. Looking back upon the conclusion of 2020, the University of New Hampshire (UNH) college town has welcomed in new businesses and said goodbyes to some of the old.

Durham winter break testing updates

Hannah Donahue December 16, 2020
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is now nearly one month into its winter break coronavirus (COVID-19) testing program and currently stands at a 1.24% positivity rate of the students, faculty, staff and contractors participating in the program. This rate is the highest it has been since the start of UNH’s testing program, however there are less people being tested during this period.
Gov. Sununu issues Statewide Mask Mandate

Gov. Sununu issues Statewide Mask Mandate

Cassie Hollasch November 20, 2020
Gov. Chris Sununu has issued a statewide mask mandate for the state of New Hampshire. The mandate takes effect Friday at 12:01 a.m.
How did Durham vote in the General Election?

How did Durham vote in the General Election?

Evan Edmonds November 5, 2020
The town of Durham, N.H. reported an overwhelming sweep for the Democratic Party, with Democratic candidates winning in every position in the town, following Tuesday’s general election.
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