New Hampshire
- UNH’s $212K DEI Director Out, but Race-Based Policies May Remain: The University of New Hampshire’s $212,000 DEI officer is leaving after surviving budget constraints, legislative actions, and executive orders, though race-based policies might persist. Link: https://nhjournal.com/unhs-212k-dei-director-out-but-race-based-policies-may-remain/Source: NH Journal
- North Country senator proposes freeze on certain hospital CEO salaries amid Lancaster controversy: A North Country senator is proposing a freeze on salaries for certain hospital CEOs following a controversy in Lancaster, aiming to address concerns over executive compensation in the region’s healthcare sector. Link: https://newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/03/11/north-country-senator-proposes-freeze-on-certain-hospital-ceo-salaries-amid-lancaster-controversy/ Source: New Hampshire Bulletin
- GOP Loses Carroll County Seat in Special Election Upset: Democrat Bobbi Boudman defeated Republican Dale Fincher in a special election for Carroll County District 7, winning 51 percent of the vote. Link: https://nhjournal.com/gop-loses-carroll-county-seat-in-special-election-upset/ Source: NH Journal
- Forty years, and many town meetings later, Mont Vernon has a new library: After the idea for a new library arose in 1986, the Daland Memorial Library finally made its debut in Mont Vernon in February. Link: https://www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2026-03-12/forty-years-and-many-town-meetings-later-mont-vernon-has-a-new-library Source: NHPR
Maine
- Turner Drug Bust Leads to Three Arrests: The Androscoggin Sheriff’s Department arrested three suspects during a search-warrant execution in Turner following a months-long investigation. Link: https://www.themainewire.com/2026/03/turner-drug-bust-leads-to-three-arrests/ Source: The Maine Wire
- Heating oil prices are climbing in Maine, but assistance is still available: The average price of heating oil in Maine has risen to $4.83 a gallon, a 90-cent increase from the previous week and $1.00 more than last year, with assistance programs remaining available to help residents. Link: https://www.mainepublic.org/business-and-economy/2026-03-11/heating-oil-prices-are-climbing-in-maine-but-assistance-is-still-available Source: Maine Public
- Greater Bangor taxpayers will likely pay more this year: Taxpayers in the Greater Bangor area are expected to face higher payments in the current year. Link: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/03/12/bangor/bangor-government/greater-bangor-higher-taxes-joam40zk0w/ Source: Bangor Daily News
- School teachers union concerned about staff cuts in early drafts of some school budgets: The Maine teachers union is raising concerns over proposed staff reductions in budget drafts from districts including Lewiston, Portland, and South Portland, where 20 or more positions are slated for cuts. Link: https://www.mainepublic.org/education-news/2026-03-11/school-teachers-union-concerned-about-staff-cuts-in-early-drafts-of-some-school-budgets Source: Maine Public
Vermont
- ICE agents took into custody a person they were not seeking after Vermont standoff: Federal authorities stated that a person detained after a standoff at a South Burlington home was not the individual identified in their arrest warrant. Link: https://vtdigger.org/2026/03/12/ice-agents-took-into-custody-a-person-they-were-not-seeking-after-vermont-standoff/ Source: VTDigger
- Vermont Senate advances constitutional amendment guaranteeing equal protection: The Vermont Senate has moved forward with a proposed amendment to the state constitution to ensure equal protection under the law. Link: https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-03-11/vermont-senate-advances-constitutional-amendment-guaranteeing-equal-protection Source: Vermont Public
- Vermont lawmakers consider banning machine gun parts: Vermont lawmakers are debating a ban on machine gun parts, alongside discussions on an equal rights amendment and other matters. Link: https://vtdigger.org/2026/03/11/vermont-lawmakers-consider-banning-machine-gun-parts/ Source: VTDigger
- Vermont communities watch ice jams closely: Communities across Vermont are monitoring ice jams amid ongoing weather conditions. Link: https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news/2026-03-10/vermont-communities-watch-ice-jams-closely Source: Vermont Public
