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New Ranking Of NH's Public High Schools Released By U.S. News: The rankings are based on 6 performance measures, including student achievement, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Sex Offender Indicted On Online Identifier, Child Endangerment Charges: Rockingham County Court Indictments: Man, facing dozens of sexual assault, child abuse images, indicted on new charges in Nottingham, Salem; thief indicted on new theft charge.

Nashua Felon Indicted On Crack Sale, Gun Possession Charges: Hillsborough County Superior Court Indictments: Plus: Litchfield sex offender indicted on registration charge; Hudson man indicted on strangulation charge; drug indictments.

Concord Man Indicted On Negligent Homicide, Manslaughter Charges: Merrimack County Superior Court Indictments: Plus: Homeless man accused of spitting in corrections officer’s face; Derry, Northfield stalkers indicted on new charges; drug indictments.

Distant Dome: Food Insecurity Is Growing Rapidly In New Hampshire: Rayno: A new Feeding America study shows child food insecurity increased by 6 percent, climbing from 36,160 children in New Hampshire.

Ayotte Signs Three Bills To Strengthen Protections For Crime Victims: The three new laws, all with bipartisan support, align with Ayotte’s focus on tackling crime and protecting victims.

Woman Found Dead Inside Homeless Camp Tent | Restaurant Destroyed During 3-Alarm Fire | More: PM Patch NH: Also: NH events and weather; education officials eye classroom screen time; have Democrats surrendered the first-in-the-nation primary?

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