{"id":26639,"date":"2026-07-11T07:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T11:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/?p=26639"},"modified":"2026-07-09T19:31:42","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T23:31:42","slug":"july-11-2026-new-england-news-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nhtalkradio.com\/?p=26639","title":{"rendered":"July 11, 2026 New England News Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>New Hampshire<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>PFAS cleanup costs top $223 million<\/strong> \u2014 A new Department of Environmental Services report shows the state has funneled over $223 million in state, federal, and settlement funds into PFAS response efforts over the past seven years, with more investment still needed. (<a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhpr.org\/environment\/2026-07-09\/pfas-nh-des-spends-millions-pfas-response\">NHPR<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Legislature sends housing bills to Ayotte&#8217;s desk<\/strong> \u2014 The NH House and Senate passed three bills aimed at spurring more housing construction, overcoming pushback from the NH Municipal Association. (<a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhbr.com\/\">NH Business Review<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>AG: Youth detention center &#8220;dysfunctional&#8221; but not criminal<\/strong> \u2014 An Attorney General&#8217;s Office investigation into the Sununu Youth Services Center found pervasive dysfunction but no laws broken by staff. Gov. Ayotte has ordered agencies to address staffing shortages and add body cameras. (<a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/nhjournal.com\/\">NH Journal<\/a>; also reported by NHPR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Maine<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Platner drops out of Senate race<\/strong> \u2014 Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner announced he&#8217;ll withdraw from the race against Sen. Susan Collins following a sexual assault allegation; Maine Democrats have voted to hold a nominating convention to pick his replacement. (<a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pressherald.com\/2026\/07\/08\/live-updates-platner-campaign-reportedly-confirms-contact-with-maine-dems-if-he-drops-out\/\">Portland Press Herald<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>House Speaker Fecteau faces ethics review<\/strong> \u2014 State Rep. Katrina Smith is seeking an ethics review of Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau over an alleged conflict tied to his job with a housing authority. (<a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themainewire.com\/\">The Maine Wire<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Ellsworth breaks ground on new judicial center<\/strong> \u2014 A new judicial center is coming to an 18-acre parcel in Ellsworth after an agreement between the Woodwell family and the city; Maine&#8217;s Chief Justice called it a much-needed upgrade. (<a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wabi.tv\/\">WABI-TV<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Vermont<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Big fundraising hauls in governor&#8217;s race<\/strong> \u2014 Democratic gubernatorial candidates Aly Richards and Amanda Janoo reported hundreds of thousands of dollars in contributions ahead of the August 11 primary, as Gov. Phil Scott seeks a sixth term. (<a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2026\/07\/02\/candidates-for-vermont-governor-and-lieutenant-governor-report-large-fundraising-hauls\/\">VTDigger<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>$19.7 million for Route 7 reconstruction<\/strong> \u2014 VTrans received a federal BUILD grant to help finish reconstructing Route 7 between Pittsford and Brandon, one of the state&#8217;s busiest highways. (<a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/vtdigger.org\/2026\/07\/06\/vtrans-receives-over-19-million-in-federal-funds-for-route-7-reconstruction\/\">VTDigger<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>New Vermont laws took effect July 1<\/strong> \u2014 A fresh batch of laws now in force includes easier rules for plug-in solar panels, tougher penalties for voyeurism, and steeper fines for oversize trucks illegally driving through Smugglers&#8217; Notch. (<a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vermontpublic.org\/local-news\/2026-07-01\/new-vermont-laws-for-july-1-concert-tickets-cannabis-and-soda-cans\">Vermont Public<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Hampshire PFAS cleanup costs top $223 million \u2014 A new Department of Environmental Services report shows the state has funneled over $223 million in state, federal, and settlement funds into PFAS response efforts over the past seven years, with more investment still needed. 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