New Hampshire
- Child advocates say state report undercounts abuse at Sununu Youth Services Center — As the state Attorney General’s Office investigated alleged mistreatment inside the youth detention facility, advocates say the resulting report soft-pedals findings, including an incident where a child was handcuffed and isolated. (NH Journal, July 14)— nhjournal.com
- Former Hinsdale selectman pleads guilty to bank fraud — Michael Darcy, 49, pleaded guilty to five counts of bank fraud, U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan’s office announced. (NHPR, July 14) — nhpr.org
- Nottingham data center fight spills into statewide debate — After hundreds packed a Nottingham planning board meeting to oppose a proposed data center, the pushback became a flashpoint at an Americans for Prosperity–NH roundtable over how the state should regulate the industry. (NH Journal, July 13) — nhjournal.com
Maine
- ICE agent who killed Biddeford man identified as former Maine law enforcement officer — The federal agent who shot and killed 26-year-old Colombian national Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero during a botched immigration arrest has been identified through his ex-wife as David Michael Brouillette, a Manchester resident who previously worked at the VA in Togus, the Maine Correctional Center, and the Manchester Fire Department. Federal officials still won’t confirm the name. (Portland Press Herald, July 16) — pressherald.com
- Maine Democrats set rules for July 25 convention to pick new Senate nominee — With Graham Platner out of the race, state Democrats have released formal rules for the convention that will choose their replacement nominee. (Bangor Daily News, July 2026) — bangordailynews.com
- New owners aim to turn Bangor-area ski hill into year-round destination — A lighter local business story on redevelopment plans for a regional ski hill. (Bangor Daily News) — bangordailynews.com
Vermont
- Tunbridge fire chief pushes back against new forest fire warden law — Under Act 162, which took effect July 1, every Vermont fire chief automatically becomes a forest fire warden. Some chiefs, especially in small volunteer departments, say the added duties are an unfunded burden. (VTDigger, July 12) — vtdigger.org
- Law enforcement outsider challenges sheriff in contested primary — Kevin Bloom is running against career deputy Sheriff Dan Gamelin, with Bloom pitching reforms to eviction enforcement. (VTDigger, July 14)
- SNAP enrollment drops in Vermont as new work requirements take hold — Participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is down 7% in Vermont since new federal work requirements took effect, and lawmakers are bracing for a similar dip in Medicaid enrollment next year. (Vermont Public, July 2026) — vermontpublic.org
