The New Hampshire general election ran smoothly on Tuesday and had a high turnout of voters, despite the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The votes cast and same-day registrations in Durham, were down from the election in 2016, but the town saw a massive increase in absentee ballots.
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.
University of New Hampshire (UNH) students flocked to the polls on Election Day. Oyster River High School (ORHS) was bustling with voters and electioneers. Faces were covered with masks, but spirits remained high. Coffee was served and buses shuttled students back and forth from campus to the polls.
University of New Hampshire (UNH) students return to classes on Monday, just a week before New Hampshire’s Republican and Democratic State primaries on Tuesday, September 8. With the coronavirus (COVID-19) at hand, Durham’s town administration prefers that students take more time in advance when preparing to vote this fall.
Durham Town Administrator Todd Selig writes an open letter to students expressing the importance of social distancing, wearing masks and taking precautions when it comes to COVID-19 this fall.
The Town of Durham has passed a mask ordinance, impacting residents and visitors of Durham, as well as the University of New Hampshire (UNH) community as they prepare for their return to campus for the fall semester.
After 104 years in business, Young’s Restaurant in Durham will not be reopening after their initial closing in March and the space will be up for lease.
While much information regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) is constantly changing, state and local leaders including the University of New Hampshire (UNH) are being proactive about these times and what they necessitate.
University of New Hampshire (UNH) President James Dean sent an email announcing that UNH will suspend all in-person classes for the remainder of the semester. This comes after two cases of COVID-19 were confirmed – one at Oyster River Middle school in Durham and another at Keene State College, which is part of the University System of New Hampshire (USNH).
The Durham Town Council meeting on Monday received an icy reception to its plans to revamp the town’s “Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony” as a “Frost Fest” from many of its own residents, with some...
