New Hampshire
- AG: Amherst Schools Illegally Used Students for Electioneering — The state attorney general’s office has determined Amherst schools broke the law by having teachers use students as campaign help during elections; Superintendent Mike Berry now faces scrutiny over the district’s conduct. (NH Journal, Aug. 5) — https://nhjournal.com/ag-amherst-schools-illegally-used-students-for-electioneering/
- Claremont Crisis 2.0: Teacher Shortage Threatens Middle School Opening — A year after a $5 million budget crisis nearly derailed the start of school, Claremont’s district is now facing a severe staffing shortage that could again jeopardize opening on time. (NH Journal, Aug. 3) — https://nhjournal.com/claremont-crisis-2-0-teacher-shortage-threatens-middle-school-opening/
- House and Senate Set Aug. 19 Veto Day, Amid Ayotte’s Record Vetoes — Lawmakers have scheduled a veto override session for later this month as Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s tally of vetoed bills this term reaches a new high. (New Hampshire Bulletin, Aug. 4) — https://newhampshirebulletin.com/briefs/house-and-senate-set-aug-19-veto-day-amid-ayottes-record-vetoes/
Maine
- South Portland Puts $88M Bond for New Police and Fire Stations on November Ballot — Voters will decide this fall on an $88 million bond to fund replacement public safety facilities for the city. (The Maine Wire, Aug. 6) — https://www.themainewire.com/2026/08/south-portland-puts-88m-bond-for-new-police-and-fire-stations-on-november-ballot/
- Police Chief Disputes Reduction of Manslaughter Charge Against Rockland Bus Driver — A Rockland police chief is pushing back after prosecutors downgraded a manslaughter charge against a bus driver to a civil violation. (The Maine Wire, Aug. 6) — https://www.themainewire.com/2026/08/police-chief-disputes-reduction-of-manslaughter-charge-against-rockland-bus-driver-to-civil-violation/
- South Portland Man Sues U.S. Government Over Constitutional Rights Claims — A South Portland resident has filed suit alleging federal violations of his First and Fourth Amendment rights. (Portland Press Herald, Aug. 4)— https://www.pressherald.com/news/
Vermont
- Brattleboro Hospital Projects More Deficit Spending Amid ‘Significant Deficiencies’ — Brattleboro Memorial Hospital told the state it remains financially unstable, though it says it’s working toward stabilizing its books after accounting troubles delayed its annual filing. (VTDigger, Aug. 5) — https://vtdigger.org/2026/08/05/brattleboro-hospital-projects-more-deficit-spending-as-it-reveals-significant-deficiencies/
- Vermont’s GOP Primary for U.S. House Pits Two Different Personalities Against Each Other — Gerald Malloy and Mark Coester, both prior congressional candidates, are now facing off against one another for a shot at unseating Rep. Becca Balint. (VTDigger, Aug. 5) — https://vtdigger.org/2026/08/05/vermonts-gop-primary-for-u-s-house-pits-2-different-personalities-against-each-other/
- Musician Challenges Incumbent Sheriff on Eviction-Prevention Platform — A local musician with no law enforcement background is running for sheriff on a progressive platform aimed at using the office to help prevent evictions. (Vermont Public, Aug. 2026) — https://www.vermontpublic.org/local-news
