{"id":25690,"date":"2026-03-07T07:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T12:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/?p=25690"},"modified":"2026-03-05T15:32:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T20:32:08","slug":"march-7-2026-new-england-news-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/?p=25690","title":{"rendered":"March 7, 2026 New England News Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><strong>New Hampshire<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advocates propose statewide income tax to lessen property taxes, sparking firestorm**: Advocates have proposed a \u201c3-3 Tax Savings Plan\u201d that would institute a 3% income tax for all residents and a $3 tax per $1,000 of equalized property value to reduce property taxes, causing significant controversy. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/newhampshirebulletin.com\/2026\/03\/03\/advocates-propose-statewide-income-tax-to-lessen-property-taxes-sparking-firestorm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/newhampshirebulletin.com\/2026\/03\/03\/advocates-propose-statewide-income-tax-to-lessen-property-taxes-sparking-firestorm\/<\/a>. Source: New Hampshire Bulletin.<\/li>\n<li>Need child care in NH? Here\u2019s how to access state funds to pay for it**: The state of New Hampshire has a scholarship fund that allocates money toward a family\u2019s child care costs, but it is drastically underused. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhpr.org\/nh-news\/2026-03-04\/child-care-cost-nh-scholarship-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.nhpr.org\/nh-news\/2026-03-04\/child-care-cost-nh-scholarship-program<\/a>. Source: NHPR.<\/li>\n<li>Lawmakers agree the state\u2019s aging dams are a problem but are divided over who should pay**: New Hampshire lawmakers acknowledge that the state\u2019s aging dams are an issue but disagree on funding responsibility. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/newhampshirebulletin.com\/2026\/03\/03\/lawmakers-agree-the-states-aging-dams-are-a-problem-but-are-divided-over-who-should-pay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/newhampshirebulletin.com\/2026\/03\/03\/lawmakers-agree-the-states-aging-dams-are-a-problem-but-are-divided-over-who-should-pay\/<\/a>. Source: New Hampshire Bulletin.<\/li>\n<li>Proposed investigation into NH\u2019s chief justice divides House Republicans**: A proposal to investigate New Hampshire\u2019s chief justice, Gordon MacDonald, is causing division among House Republicans. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhpr.org\/nh-news\/2026-03-04\/nh-newhampshire-supreme-court-gordon-macdonald-investigation-politics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.nhpr.org\/nh-news\/2026-03-04\/nh-newhampshire-supreme-court-gordon-macdonald-investigation-politics<\/a>. Source: NHPR.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Maine<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maine man found guilty of murder in death of 3-year-old girl**: Tyler Witham-Jordan of Edgecomb was convicted of murder in the death of 3-year-old Makinzlee Handrahan on Christmas Day 2022. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/04\/maine-man-found-guilty-murder-death-3-year-old-girl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/2026\/03\/04\/maine-man-found-guilty-murder-death-3-year-old-girl<\/a>. Source: WABI.<\/li>\n<li>Plans show two types of Democrats running for governor in 2026**: Troy Jackson and Shenna Bellows are staking out a populist lane, while Hannah Pingree, Nirav Shah, and Angus King III are showing themselves to be more technocratic in the race for Maine governor. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/03\/04\/politics\/elections\/types-of-democrat-running-maine-governor-joam40zk0w\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.bangordailynews.com\/2026\/03\/04\/politics\/elections\/types-of-democrat-running-maine-governor-joam40zk0w\/<\/a>. Source: Bangor Daily News.<\/li>\n<li>Judges order release of 2 workers detained in Skowhegan immigration bust**: Two workers among a group of about a dozen heading to a farm in Madison were ordered released after being detained in an immigration operation. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralmaine.com\/2026\/03\/04\/judges-order-release-of-2-workers-detained-in-skowhegan-immigration-bust\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.centralmaine.com\/2026\/03\/04\/judges-order-release-of-2-workers-detained-in-skowhegan-immigration-bust\/<\/a>. Source: Centralmaine.com.<\/li>\n<li>Auburn Police Investigating after Homeless Man Found Dead**: The Auburn Police Department is investigating the death of a homeless man found at an encampment near railroad tracks. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themainewire.com\/2026\/03\/auburn-police-investigating-after-homeless-man-found-dead\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.themainewire.com\/2026\/03\/auburn-police-investigating-after-homeless-man-found-dead\/<\/a>. Source: The Maine Wire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Vermont<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Voters approve a majority of Town Meeting Day school budgets**: Education leaders characterized Tuesday\u2019s results as a return to normal following a historic rejection of school budgets two years ago, with most budgets passing despite property tax concerns. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2026\/03\/04\/voters-approve-a-majority-of-town-meeting-day-school-budgets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2026\/03\/04\/voters-approve-a-majority-of-town-meeting-day-school-budgets\/<\/a>. Source: VTDigger.<\/li>\n<li>Grand Isle man accused of driving over deputy sheriff after traffic stop**: A man from Grand Isle faces charges after allegedly striking and dragging a deputy during an escape attempt following a traffic stop, leading to an hourslong manhunt. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2026\/03\/05\/grand-isle-man-accused-of-driving-over-deputy-sheriff-after-traffic-stop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2026\/03\/05\/grand-isle-man-accused-of-driving-over-deputy-sheriff-after-traffic-stop\/<\/a>. Source: VTDigger.<\/li>\n<li>Waterbury considers building new housing on the edge of 100-year flood zone**: Aerial imagery from 2023 flooding shows water covering part of the proposed site, and neighbors worry adding homes could worsen risks. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vermontpublic.org\/local-news\/2026-03-05\/waterbury-considers-building-new-housing-on-the-edge-of-100-year-flood-zone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/www.vermontpublic.org\/local-news\/2026-03-05\/waterbury-considers-building-new-housing-on-the-edge-of-100-year-flood-zone<\/a>. Source: Vermont Public.<\/li>\n<li>Delegation asks FEMA to explain why it denied aid for Vermont\u2019s 2025 flooding damage**: As state officials consider providing funds to Northeast Kingdom towns, local leaders express frustration over the federal denial. Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2026\/03\/04\/delegation-asks-fema-to-explain-why-it-denied-aid-for-vermonts-2025-flooding-damage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2026\/03\/04\/delegation-asks-fema-to-explain-why-it-denied-aid-for-vermonts-2025-flooding-damage\/<\/a>. Source: VTDigger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Hampshire Advocates propose statewide income tax to lessen property taxes, sparking firestorm**: Advocates have proposed a \u201c3-3 Tax Savings Plan\u201d that would institute a 3% income tax for all residents and a $3 tax per $1,000 of equalized property value to reduce property taxes, causing significant controversy. Link: https:\/\/newhampshirebulletin.com\/2026\/03\/03\/advocates-propose-statewide-income-tax-to-lessen-property-taxes-sparking-firestorm\/. Source: New Hampshire Bulletin. 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