Portsmouth, NH|News|
McEachern For Governor? History Isn't On His Side
How long has it been since a mayor of Portsmouth was elected governor? So long that the last guy who did it was a Republican.

NHJournal is an online news publication dedicated to providing fair, unbiased reporting on, and analysis of, political news of interest to NH.
How long has it been since a mayor of Portsmouth was elected governor? So long that the last guy who did it was a Republican.

Wilton GOP Rep: The pro-income-tax crowd has it wrong: Lawmakers aren't “downshifting costs”; we've increased funding for K-12 to $1.1B.
Foundation’s K-12 Spending Spotlight: Large increases in employee benefits costs were a significant factor in the overall spending growth.
Loudon GOP Rep, veteran: She was silent when the Biden administration ordered bombings in Iraq, Syria, Yemen without congressional approval.
An appeals court will hear arguments on whether it was unconstitutional for city officials not to fly the Pine Tree Flag when requested.
Reinforcing the basic rules of our republican system — civility, conversation, compromise, to name a few — is a way to reduce the bloodshed.
Former U.S. Senator Scott Brown says establishment forces are backing former U.S. Sen. John E. Sununu and he's ready for the primary fight.
Scott Brown said he believes John Sununu will try to coast on his family name and national backing while avoiding direct confrontations.
As of this month, New Hampshire is one of just 14 states that require periodic (usually annual or biennial) vehicle safety inspections.
Erin Mullen pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for stalking her former student and was ordered to have no contact with the boy or his family.
New Hampshire Republicans are still in the 2026 race — because Democrats aren't getting the job done, according to UNH and St. A's polling.
During interviews on CNN and MSNOW, U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander and others did not cite any “illegal orders” made to the military by Trump.
Despite repeated assertions education funding is being slashed or downshifted to local districts, K–12 spending has increased every year.
Strafford County Superior Court Judge Andrew Livernois granted a motion to dismiss the charges filed by Isaac Santiago’s attorneys.
State Rep. Heath Howard says his campaign is “completely grassroots funded and refuses any money from corporate PACs or groups like AIPAC.”
Former GOP Congressional candidate: The “climate catastrophe” narrative has led to trillions of dollars being spent on misguided projects.
Under the plan, any school district in financial distress will be able to seek loans from the state up to 75% of its grant.
Director of Patients Rising: The system was set up to be middlemen first, patients last. Stop funding corporations; fund patients instead.
GOP calls U.S. Rep. Maggie Goodlander's comments and video appearance “very disturbing”; her husband advocated Biden's random bombings.
Former state Senator: Language matters. It can unfairly stain reputations. And it is best not to revive old prejudices.