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2022: Merrimack County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Merrimack County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 4.3%.

By Concord Ledger | Apr 19, 2025

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Merrimack County: Residents received $297.99 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.8% of income in Merrimack County, providing an average of $1,910 per capita to residents.

By Concord Ledger | Apr 13, 2025

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Merrimack County ranks fifth highest in New Hampshire for per capita government transfer income at $12,469 in 2022

By Concord Ledger | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Merrimack County received an average of $12,469 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth highest in New Hampshire.

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Merrimack County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.9% of income in 2022

By Concord Ledger | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.9% of income in Merrimack County, providing an average of $620 per capita to residents.

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FOIA Request Sent to New Hampshire Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024

By Concord Ledger | Dec 10, 2024

FOIA Request to New Hampshire Board of Education Regarding Instructional Mandates for State K-12 Schools on December 10, 2024.

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Law enforcement charges two more men in alleged child sex trafficking operation

By Concord Ledger | Nov 18, 2024

Two additional men have been charged in connection with an attempt to sex traffic a child at a Manchester hotel, according to U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young.

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Three men face charges in alleged child sex trafficking attempt

By Concord Ledger | Nov 16, 2024

Charging documents were unsealed today, revealing allegations against three individuals for attempting to sex traffic a child at a Manchester hotel.

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Manchester man sentenced for trafficking drugs and firearms

By Concord Ledger | Oct 18, 2024

A Manchester resident has been sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for drug and firearm offenses, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young. Victor Rosario, aged 30, received the sentence from U.S. District Court Judge Joseph Laplante. Alongside his prison term, Rosario will serve three years of supervised release following his conviction.

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Lawrence man sentenced for distributing methamphetamine via rideshare

By Concord Ledger | Sep 27, 2024

A Lawrence, Massachusetts man has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine into New Hampshire, according to U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young.

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Swanzey man indicted for theft of firearms from licensed dealer

By Concord Ledger | Aug 22, 2024

A Swanzey man has been indicted in federal court for stealing firearms from a federally licensed gun store, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced.

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Belknap County fugitive Anthony Clark arrested in South Boston

By Concord Ledger | Aug 2, 2024

CONCORD – An inmate of the Belknap County jail who fled from a hospital where he was receiving medical treatment was arrested by the U.S. Marshals this morning in South Boston, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced.

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U.S. Rep. Kuster votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By Concord Ledger | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Ann M. Kuster (D-NH) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Manchester man sentenced for distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine

By Concord Ledger | Jul 19, 2024

A Manchester man was sentenced today in federal court for distributing fentanyl and crack cocaine, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced.

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Catholic Medical Center settles $300K fine over alleged violations involving controlled substances

By Concord Ledger | Jul 3, 2024

Catholic Medical Center (CMC) in Manchester has agreed to pay $300,000 to resolve allegations of violating the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) by failing to maintain accurate records of controlled substances, including opioids, according to U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young.

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Manchester man charged with manufacturing counterfeit pharmaceutical pills

By Concord Ledger | Jul 3, 2024

A Manchester man has been charged in connection with operating a counterfeit pill pressing scheme, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announced.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Merrimack County rise or fall in 2021?

By Concord Ledger | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Merrimack County received $399,819 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Merrimack County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Concord Ledger | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Merrimack County received $1,468,681 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Kuster Discusses Local Food Networks with Hanover Co-Op Food Stores, Highlights NH Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill

By Concord Ledger Report | Jul 16, 2023

On July 10, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with the leadership of the Hanover Co-op Food Stores to hear about their operations and tour the Lebanon location.

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NH Delegation Welcomes Over $1 Million in Federal Grants to Support NH Fire Departments

By Concord Ledger Report | Jul 8, 2023

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) -- a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee -- and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) -- a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee – announced on June 30, 2023 with Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) that $1,175,679 in Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) program funding is headed to fire departments in Keene, Ashland, Sunapee, Campton and the New Hampshire Department of Safety.

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Kuster Statement Ahead of Independence Day

By Concord Ledger Report | Jul 7, 2023

On June 30, 2023, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement commemorating Independence Day