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In this Nov. 19, 2009 photo, moving company owner Michael Stamm stands in front of one of his moving trucks in Concord, N.H.  Stamm thinks if New Hampshire wants to mandate paid sick days for his business, New Hampshire should pay for them, not him. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)
In this Nov. 19, 2009 photo, moving company owner Michael Stamm stands in front of one of his moving trucks in Concord, N.H. Stamm thinks if New Hampshire wants to mandate paid sick days for his business,...   (Associated Press)
In this Aug. 15, 2008 file photo, US Twin State Peregrine little leagues' players, right, shake hands with Cuba's Mangos players after a friendly baseball game in Havana. Twin State Peregrines baseball team of Vermont and New Hampshire is on a ten-day visit to Cuba to play a series of...
In this Aug. 15, 2008 file photo, US Twin State Peregrine little leagues' players, right, shake hands with Cuba's Mangos players after a friendly baseball game in Havana. Twin State Peregrines baseball...   (Associated Press)
Copy Editor Bethany Lasko, left, and Publisher Harry Hartman, right, work on story ideas in the newsroom of the Eagle Times in Claremont, N.H., Wednesday, Nov.. 11, 2009.  New Hampshire's decision to guarantee a line of credit to a struggling newspaper in the state is raising questions about independent...
Copy Editor Bethany Lasko, left, and Publisher Harry Hartman, right, work on story ideas in the newsroom of the Eagle Times in Claremont, N.H., Wednesday, Nov.. 11, 2009. New Hampshire's decision to...   (Associated Press)
The Eagle Times in Claremont, N.H., is seen Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009.  New Hampshire's decision to guarantee a line of credit to a struggling newspaper in the state is raising questions about independent coverage, but it probably won't be the last such effort.  (AP Photo/Cheryl Senter)
The Eagle Times in Claremont, N.H., is seen Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. New Hampshire's decision to guarantee a line of credit to a struggling newspaper in the state is raising questions about independent...   (Associated Press)
Copy Editor Bethany Lasko, left, and Publisher Harry Hartman, right, work on story ideas in the newsroom of the Eagle Times in Claremont, N.H., Wednesday, Nov.. 11, 2009.  New Hampshire's decision to guarantee a line of credit to a struggling newspaper in the state is raising questions about independent...
Copy Editor Bethany Lasko, left, and Publisher Harry Hartman, right, work on story ideas in the newsroom of the Eagle Times in Claremont, N.H., Wednesday, Nov.. 11, 2009. New Hampshire's decision to...   (Associated Press)
A FairPoint pay phone is seen outside the ferry terminal in Portland, Maine, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. Debt-ridden FairPoint Communications, the primary local telephone service company in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, has filed for bankruptcy protection.(AP Photo/Pat Wellenbach)
A FairPoint pay phone is seen outside the ferry terminal in Portland, Maine, on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. Debt-ridden FairPoint Communications, the primary local telephone service company in Maine, New Hampshire...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2009 file photo, retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter works with his group to promote civics education in New Hampshire schools during a meeting in Concord, N.H.  (AP Photo/Jim Cole, FILE)
FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2009 file photo, retired Supreme Court Justice David Souter works with his group to promote civics education in New Hampshire schools during a meeting in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Jim...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this April 22, 2009, file photo, Wyclef Jean arrives at the 26th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Los Angeles. Jean collaborated with The Timberland Co., a New Hampshire-based footwear and apparel company, to support reforestation in the singer's native Haiti and sell eco-friendly footwear. (AP Photo/Chris...
FILE - In this April 22, 2009, file photo, Wyclef Jean arrives at the 26th Annual ASCAP Pop Music Awards in Los Angeles. Jean collaborated with The Timberland Co., a New Hampshire-based footwear and apparel...   (Associated Press)
Outgoing president James Wright, left, hands over the Wentworth Bowl to Dartmouth's new president,  Jim Yong Kim, in Hanover, N.H., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009. The coveted bowl was given to  Dartmouth's founder Eleazar Wheelock by then New Hampshire governor John Wentworth in 1772 and has been passed down to...
Outgoing president James Wright, left, hands over the Wentworth Bowl to Dartmouth's new president, Jim Yong Kim, in Hanover, N.H., Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009. The coveted bowl was given to Dartmouth's...   (Associated Press)
Mark Martin celebrates his win in the SYLVANIA 300 in Victory Lane with his team and grand marshal Tim Lesch, senior vice president of sales, service and logistics from OSRAM SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA has been the title sponsor of the SYLVANIA 300 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway (NHMS) for the...
Mark Martin celebrates his win in the SYLVANIA 300 in Victory Lane with his team and grand marshal Tim Lesch, senior vice president of sales, service and logistics from OSRAM SYLVANIA. SYLVANIA has been...   (Associated Press)
File - Former B-24 pilot Bernerd Harding of New Hampshire, displays a bracelet of a pilot killed in action during World War II during his search tour in Klein Quenstedt, eastern Germany, in this  Sept. 9, 2009 file photo. Harding came to Germany to search for his pilot's wings buried...
File - Former B-24 pilot Bernerd Harding of New Hampshire, displays a bracelet of a pilot killed in action during World War II during his search tour in Klein Quenstedt, eastern Germany, in this Sept....   (Associated Press)
The SYLVANIA DOT it(R) Dude celebrates with Katy Kalevitch of Goffston, NH who won a prize for her lighting and NASCAR knowledge at the SYLVANIA 300 this weekend in Loudon, NH. DOT it(R) Dude is working the crowd at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway all weekend giving away SYLVANIA products...
The SYLVANIA DOT it(R) Dude celebrates with Katy Kalevitch of Goffston, NH who won a prize for her lighting and NASCAR knowledge at the SYLVANIA 300 this weekend in Loudon, NH. DOT it(R) Dude is working...   (Associated Press)
NASCAR Driver Paul Menard admires the 2010 Ford Mustang, while helping kick off the race weekend Friday night in the SYLVANIA hospitality tent at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.  Drivers Robby Gordon and Matt Crafton joined Menard at the tent to get enlightened on some of the newest innovations from SYLVANIA....
NASCAR Driver Paul Menard admires the 2010 Ford Mustang, while helping kick off the race weekend Friday night in the SYLVANIA hospitality tent at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Drivers Robby Gordon and...   (Associated Press)
This photo released by the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism shows photos from Oct. 2008 of  lit jack-o-lanterns at the annual Keene Pumpkin Festival in Keene, N.H. (AP Photo/New hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism,Dave Martsolf)
This photo released by the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism shows photos from Oct. 2008 of lit jack-o-lanterns at the annual Keene Pumpkin Festival in Keene, N.H. (AP Photo/New hampshire...   (Associated Press)
Farmer Rob Wheeler of Wilmington, Vt. speaks in front of a barn in Richmond, Vt., Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Three New England states are urging consumers to chip in and help save the region's dairy farms, which are struggling with record-low prices being paid for their milk. Agriculture officials from...
Farmer Rob Wheeler of Wilmington, Vt. speaks in front of a barn in Richmond, Vt., Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Three New England states are urging consumers to chip in and help save the region's dairy farms,...   (Associated Press)
Farmer Rob Wheeler of Wilmington, Vt. speaks in front of a barn in Richmond, Vt., Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Three New England states are urging consumers to chip in and help save the region's dairy farms, which are struggling with record-low prices being paid for their milk. Agriculture officials from...
Farmer Rob Wheeler of Wilmington, Vt. speaks in front of a barn in Richmond, Vt., Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Three New England states are urging consumers to chip in and help save the region's dairy farms,...   (Associated Press)
A dairy cow watches from the barn as Massachusetts Agriculture Commissioner Scott Soares speaks in Richmond, Vt., Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Three New England states are urging consumers to chip in and help save the region's dairy farms, which are struggling with record-low prices being paid for their milk. Agriculture...
A dairy cow watches from the barn as Massachusetts Agriculture Commissioner Scott Soares speaks in Richmond, Vt., Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Three New England states are urging consumers to chip in and help...   (Associated Press)
This photo released by the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism shows photos from Oct. 2008 of  lit jack-o-lanterns at the annual Keene Pumpkin Festival in Keene, N.H. (AP Photo/New hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism,Dave Martsolf)
This photo released by the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism shows photos from Oct. 2008 of lit jack-o-lanterns at the annual Keene Pumpkin Festival in Keene, N.H. (AP Photo/New hampshire...   (Associated Press)
Former B-24 pilot Bernerd Harding of New Hampshire,  sits in an ultralight aircraft ready for takeoff for a sightseeing flight over Klein Quenstedt, eastern Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Harding came to Germany to search for his pilot's wings buried in a cellar after he was shot down July 7,...
Former B-24 pilot Bernerd Harding of New Hampshire, sits in an ultralight aircraft ready for takeoff for a sightseeing flight over Klein Quenstedt, eastern Germany, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009. Harding...   (Associated Press)
St. James Anglican Church, left, is shown in Newport Beach, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. St. James Anglican, in the Diocese of Los Angeles, is one of several dozen individual parishes and four dioceses nationwide that voted to split from the national church after the 2003 consecration of the first...
St. James Anglican Church, left, is shown in Newport Beach, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2009. St. James Anglican, in the Diocese of Los Angeles, is one of several dozen individual parishes and four dioceses...   (Associated Press)
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New Hampshire running back Chad Kackert (27) drags Maine defensive back Trevor Coston (3) into the end zone for the game winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter of a NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium in Durham, N.H., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  New Hampshire won 27-24. (AP...
New Hampshire running back Chad Kackert (27) drags Maine defensive back Trevor Coston (3) into the end zone for the game winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter of a NCAA college football game at...   (Associated Press)
New Hampshire running back Chad Kackert (27) reacts after scoring the game winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Maine at Cowell Stadium in Durham, N.H., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  New Hampshire won 27-24. (AP Photo/Josh Gibney)
New Hampshire running back Chad Kackert (27) reacts after scoring the game winning touchdown late in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Maine at Cowell Stadium in Durham, N.H.,...   (Associated Press)
New Hampshire defensive back Ryan Hinds (26) gets taken down by Maine wide receiver Derek Buttles (80) after an interception during the first quarter of a NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium in Durham, N.H., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/Josh Gibney)
New Hampshire defensive back Ryan Hinds (26) gets taken down by Maine wide receiver Derek Buttles (80) after an interception during the first quarter of a NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium...   (Associated Press)
Maine receiver Landis Williams (2) makes a catch for a touchdown ahead of New Hampshire defensive back Dino Vasso (9) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium in Durham, N.H., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.  (AP Photo/Josh Gibney)
Maine receiver Landis Williams (2) makes a catch for a touchdown ahead of New Hampshire defensive back Dino Vasso (9) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium in Durham,...   (Associated Press)
Maryland's Landon Milbourne goes to the basket past New Hampshire's Brian Benson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park, Md. Maryland won 82-55. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland's Landon Milbourne goes to the basket past New Hampshire's Brian Benson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park, Md. Maryland won 82-55....   (Associated Press)
Maryland head coach Gary Williams yells to his team following a break in the action against New Hampshire during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park, Md. Maryland won 82-55. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland head coach Gary Williams yells to his team following a break in the action against New Hampshire during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park,...   (Associated Press)
Maryland's Sean Mosley (14) goes to the basket against New Hampshire's Colbey Santos (24) and Radar Onguetou, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park, Md. Maryland won 82-55. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland's Sean Mosley (14) goes to the basket against New Hampshire's Colbey Santos (24) and Radar Onguetou, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in...   (Associated Press)
Maryland's Cliff Tucker, right, collides with New Hampshire's Dane DiLiegro, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park, Md. Maryland won 82-55. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland's Cliff Tucker, right, collides with New Hampshire's Dane DiLiegro, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park, Md. Maryland won 82-55....   (Associated Press)
Maryland's Greivis Vasquez (21) fights for the ball against New Hampshire's Russell Graham, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland's Greivis Vasquez (21) fights for the ball against New Hampshire's Russell Graham, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park, Md. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Maryland's Landon Milbourne (1) goes to the basket against New Hampshire's Brian Benson (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland's Landon Milbourne (1) goes to the basket against New Hampshire's Brian Benson (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick...   (Associated Press)
Maryland's Landon Milbourne, left, and Cliff Tucker, right, pressure New Hampshire's Chris Matagrano (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland's Landon Milbourne, left, and Cliff Tucker, right, pressure New Hampshire's Chris Matagrano (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park,...   (Associated Press)
Maryland's Greivis Vasquez (21) goes to the basket as New Hampshire's Dane DiLiegro, back, and Radar Onguetou (32) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland's Greivis Vasquez (21) goes to the basket as New Hampshire's Dane DiLiegro, back, and Radar Onguetou (32) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009...   (Associated Press)
Rhode Island wide receiver Joe Bellini (83) is congratulated by teammates Kyle Bogumil (72), Tyquan Bynum (21), Ayo Isijola (27) and Shawn Leonard (13) after a touchdown catch during the third quarter of a NCAA college football game against New Hampshire at Cowell Stadium in Durham, N.H., Saturday, Nov....
Rhode Island wide receiver Joe Bellini (83) is congratulated by teammates Kyle Bogumil (72), Tyquan Bynum (21), Ayo Isijola (27) and Shawn Leonard (13) after a touchdown catch during the third quarter...   (Associated Press)
Rhode Island kick returner Jarrod Williams (24) goes airborne as he collides with teammate Joseph Harris (6) during the first quarter of a NCAA college football game against New Hampshire at Cowell Stadium in Durham, N.H., Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009.  (AP Photo/Josh Gibney)
Rhode Island kick returner Jarrod Williams (24) goes airborne as he collides with teammate Joseph Harris (6) during the first quarter of a NCAA college football game against New Hampshire at Cowell Stadium...   (Associated Press)
Northeastern quarterback Alex Dulski (5) tries to escape a sack by New Hampshire defensive end Brian McNally (98) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium in Durham, N.H., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.  (AP Photo/Josh Gibney)
Northeastern quarterback Alex Dulski (5) tries to escape a sack by New Hampshire defensive end Brian McNally (98) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium in Durham,...   (Associated Press)
New Hampshire running back Chad Kackert (27) runs past Northeastern linebacker Craig Kenney (34) for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium in Durham, N.H., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.  (AP Photo/Josh Gibney)
New Hampshire running back Chad Kackert (27) runs past Northeastern linebacker Craig Kenney (34) for a touchdown during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium in Durham,...   (Associated Press)
Northeastern running back John Griffin (28) holds on to ball before he’s hit by New Hampshire defensive back Hugo Souza (33) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium in Durham, N.H., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.  (AP Photo/Josh Gibney)
Northeastern running back John Griffin (28) holds on to ball before he’s hit by New Hampshire defensive back Hugo Souza (33) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium...   (Associated Press)
New Hampshire defensive back Ryan Hinds (26) breaks up a pass intended for Northeastern wide receiver Greg Abelli (80) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium in Durham, N.H., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.  (AP Photo/Josh Gibney)
New Hampshire defensive back Ryan Hinds (26) breaks up a pass intended for Northeastern wide receiver Greg Abelli (80) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium in Durham,...   (Associated Press)
New Hampshire running back Chad Kackert (27) joins his teammates in congratulating running back Sean Jellison after a 64-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Northeastern at Cowell Stadium in Durham, N.H., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.  (AP Photo/Josh Gibney)
New Hampshire running back Chad Kackert (27) joins his teammates in congratulating running back Sean Jellison after a 64-yard touchdown run during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against...   (Associated Press)
Northeastern quarterback Alex Dulski (5) throws the ball away after avoiding the sack by New Hampshire defensive end Brian McNally (98) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at Cowell Stadium in Durham, N.H., Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009.  (AP Photo/Josh Gibney)
Northeastern quarterback Alex Dulski (5) throws the ball away after avoiding the sack by New Hampshire defensive end Brian McNally (98) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game at Cowell...   (Associated Press)
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  • Lyme Family's 'Extreme Makeover' Airs Sunday

    WMUR 9 | 11/26/2009 9:01:31 PM

    The inside of a Lyme house built by volunteers for "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" will be revealed this weekend when the episode featuring New Hampshire's Marshall family airs. More »

  • Shoppers Get Jump On Holiday Shopping

    WMUR 9 | 11/26/2009 8:55:49 PM

    A steady flow of shoppers entered New Hampshire stores today looking to get a jump start on their holiday shopping. More »

  • Attorney: Mortgage firm's owner back in NH

    Union Leader | 11/26/2009 8:26:34 PM

    MEREDITH - A lawyer for Financial Resources Mortgage owner Scott Farah, whose company's closure earlier this month is being investigated by the state says his client is back in New Hampshire.

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  • Thanksgiving Race To Honor Bow Officer Killed In Home Accident

    WMUR 9 | 11/26/2009 5:21:45 PM

  • Police Looking For Purse Snatching Suspect

    WMUR 9 | 11/26/2009 5:08:51 PM

  • H.S. Football: Little Green post 15th Turkey Bowl win

    Union Leader | 11/26/2009 1:12:00 PM

    MANCHESTER - Manchester Central's football team continued its Turkey Bowl dominance with a 27-7 win Thursday over Manchester Memorial at Gill Stadium. Central's Mike Cavanaugh had a pair of rushing TDs and also hauled in an interception for Central, which scored on its first two possessions and never looked back.

    Check out a copy of tomorrow's Union Leader or visit UnionLeader.com for full coverage and photos of this and other Turkey Bowls from around the state.

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  • One dead in Berlin shooting

    Union Leader | 11/26/2009 9:11:19 AM

    BERLIN - A home invasion on Third Avenue proved deadly last night. Police believe a man who was threatened with robbery defended himself against the armed intruders with his own handgun.

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  • Harley-Davidson outlet in Tilton

    Concord Monitor | 11/26/2009 7:23:00 AM

    Are your motorcycle chaps a little out of date? Never fear: The first Harley-Davidson outlet in the Northeast has just opened at the Tilton Outlet Center. More »

  • Thanksgiving dinner for 77 families

    Concord Monitor | 11/26/2009 7:17:00 AM

    Seventy-seven needy Concord families got the fixins for Thanksgiving today thanks to donations made through the city's human services department. More »

  • Jobless rate dropping across New Hampshire

    Union Leader | 11/26/2009 12:02:38 AM

    Concord - The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 6.8 percent in October, with declines reported in all 10 counties.

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