New Hampshire opens 5 unemployment offices this weekend to deal with benefit claim backlog

October 4th, 2009 New York State (NYS) unemployment rose from 8.6% in July to 9% in August, at a 26 year high and very close to the national average of 9.7%. However there is good news.

September 30th, 2009 'Meatballs' sticks to movie menu top with $24.6MLOS ANGELES — Movie fans are lining up for a second helping of "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs." The animated tale took in $24.6 million to remain No. 1 for a second weekend.

September 1st, 2009 Kindergarten starts in NH district that fought itHUDSON, N.H. — It's the first day of school for kindergartners in a New Hampshire school district that once sought to block funding public kindergarten.

August 27th, 2009 New jobless claims and total benefit rolls dropWASHINGTON — The government says the number of newly laid-off workers filing claims for jobless benefits dropped last week, and the number of people remaining on the rolls also fell, evidence that layoffs have eased. Still, both figures remain above levels associated with a healthy economy, and analysts expect the unemployment rate to keep rising.

August 25th, 2009 Mass. can't collect taxes on tires sold in NHBOSTON — The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled the state has no right to collect taxes from a retail chain that sold tires to Massachusetts residents in New Hampshire. Massachusetts authorities said their case was narrowly focused, but others saw broader implications.

August 10th, 2009 Years before caucuses, Iowa ready for a fightDES MOINES, Iowa —Last year's marathon presidential campaign should have sated even the most intense political junkies, but in Iowa and New Hampshire some are already looking ahead to 2012. More specifically, they're working to ensure that the two states keep their spots at the starting line of the presidential nominating process.

August 10th, 2009 NH becomes 17th state to enact plant closings lawCONCORD, N.H. —New Hampshire became at least the 17th state to enact a law requiring large companies to inform workers and the state before mass layoffs or plant closings.

August 5th, 2009 Obama returning to New Hampshire for town meetingWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will push his policy priorities next week in New Hampshire, a state that has presented him with mixed political blessings. White House officials said Wednesday that Obama will hold a town-hall style event in the Seacoast town of Portsmouth, N.H, next Tuesday.

July 29th, 2009 NH reporter accused of running prostitution ringMANCHESTER, N.H. — A veteran newspaper sports reporter has been accused of running a prostitution ring in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and possibly into Canada.

July 21st, 2009 Teen fighting $25,000 fine for NH mountain rescueCONCORD, N.H. — A Massachusetts teenager says he will fight the $25,000 fine by New Hampshire for the cost of his mountain rescue.

July 2nd, 2009 Rain snarls traffic in Northeast ahead of holidayPROVIDENCE, R.I. — Torrential rains are soaking New England and causing traffic backups and power failures as the holiday weekend approaches.

June 14th, 2009 Pilot of small plane dies in crash at NH resortGILFORD, N.H. — Authorities say the pilot of a single-engine plane has died after crashing on the grounds of a New Hampshire resort.

June 5th, 2009 NH thief has great gall: Humpty Dumpty get-up gonePETERBOROUGH, N.H. — Missing: One Humpty Dumpty costume, last seen with Cheshire Cat.

June 3rd, 2009 New Hampshire Legislature advances gay marriageCONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire Senate has passed revised gay marriage legislation and sent it to the House.

April 22nd, 2009 Quilters readying annual showPADUCAH, Ky. — What one quilter described as "the mother of all quilt shows" is once again taking over this western Kentucky city, where this year it celebrates its 25th anniversary.