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Time for a long-term education funding solution in New Hampshire
By WILLIAM O'BRIEN, DJ BETTENCOURT, and LYNNE OBER Fourteen years ago, starting with the Claremont II lawsuit, the state of New Hampshire began a process in funding local education that can best be described as a cycle of chaos.
Updated: 03/11/2011 05:00P
Parent group considering lawsuit against school district
The possibility of a lawsuit has been in the works for months since the nonprofit parent group first retained legal council from Munich, a St. Louis attorney, and Bassford Remele, a Minneapolis firm. In late December, the group made the request for
Updated: 03/11/2011 04:59P
Apex court seeks opinion on edicts
The apex court passed the order on an appeal challenging a January 1, 2001 high court verdict that declared all punishments imposed in the name of fatwas illegal. The matter went to the Supreme Court following protests against the high court judgment.
Updated: 03/11/2011 04:59P
Innkeepers Judge Approves Lehman Ali, Five Mile Bid for Bankrupt Hotels
US Bankruptcy Judge Shelley Chapman in New York today approved the so-called stalking-horse offer from the unit of Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. (LEHMQ); Connecticut-based asset manager Five Mile; Midland Loan Services, a division of PNC Bank;
Updated: 03/11/2011 04:57P
Quentin Tarantino Suing Neighbours Over Parrots' Blood Curdling Screams
The lawsuit claims problems with the birds squawking began in late 2009 and Alan and his partner, Peter Macdissi, had promised to look into building a soundproof outdoor structure for their pets, which never happened, forcing Tarantino, 47,
Updated: 03/11/2011 04:56P
Blockbuster CEO 'Pleased' With Court-Approved Auction
A federal bankruptcy court here approved the auction yesterday over the objection of creditors that included Hollywood studios and landlords. Bidders will likely have 25 days to top a "stalking horse" base bid of $290 million by hedge fund group Cobalt
Updated: 03/11/2011 04:56P
NCAA verdict for skidding Villanova could be an 11 seed
March 11--Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright isn't a Bracketologist. Nor does he play one on TV. But yesterday, he said he "assumed" that his Wildcats were going to receive one of the 37 at-large bids into your
Updated: 03/11/2011 04:55P
Air pollution concerns at Fibrex
Ministry spokesperson Kate Jordan confirmed the local branch office and factory ownership were assembling an air pollution abatement plan before Fibrex slid into bankruptcy in January. The measures would have ensured the factory was in line with
Updated: 03/11/2011 04:54P
Defense opposes mental exam of Tucson suspect Loughner
That means almost everyone passes, said Mike Black, a former federal defender who is now in private practice as a criminal defense attorney in Phoenix. He is not involved in the Loughner case. “They would find a tomato competent,” Black said.
Updated: 03/11/2011 04:54P
Driver licensing should follow the law
They either cannot drive to their jobs, or must drive Oregon roads illegally. Francisco Lopez, executive director of the immigrant rights coalition CAUSA, calls it a public safety issue. Dropping the residency rule theoretically would make highways
Updated: 03/11/2011 04:54P
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