Flights at Pease International Airport Spark Refugee Deportation Concerns
By ZACH LAIRD, InDepthNH.orgPORTSMOUTH — Two Journey Aviation flights allegedly carried Ukrainian refugees back to Ukraine after landing at Pease International Airport to refuel on Monday, violating federal law by transporting them to a country where they may face harm, according to a No Ice NH news release.
Gov. Ayotte Celebrates ‘Best Maple Syrup in the World’ During Maple Weekend Kickoff
By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.orgLOUDON — At Sunnyside Maples on Thursday, Gov. Kelly Ayotte tapped a maple tree, gave it a hug and kicked off what is the sweetest weekend of the year for many farmers in the 603, Maple Weekend in New Hampshire.
State Asks Federal Appeals Court To Stay Ruling On Auto Inspections
By PAULA TRACY, InDepthNH.orgCONCORD – In the state’s ongoing emissions and vehicle inspection controversy, the state has filed a request with the First Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston, asking to hold off any state penalty until the whole matter is resolved.On Thursday, Attorney General John Formella asked to stay U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty’s preliminary injunction against the state until the merits are resolved.This matter involves the loss of potentially tens of thousands of dollars a day in fines and federal highway funds.A copy of the 24-page motion to stay order pending appeal is here: https://indepthnh.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Appellants-Motion-to-Stay-Order-Pending-Appeal.pdf
Currently the state has no emissions and vehicle testing requirements.
Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Angels of Addictions Founder; St. Anselm Nursing Educator
InDepthNH.org scans the websites of New Hampshire funeral homes each week and selects at random some of our friends, relatives and neighbors to feature in this column.
Support Grows for Tougher Impaired Driving Penalties
By ZACH LAIRD, InDepthNH.org
CONCORD, NH — The House Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee held a public hearing for Senate Bill 620 Wednesday, which was passed unanimously by the Senate.