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A police affidavit says Litchfield Chief Benjamin Sargent was accused of being drunk at home on New Year’s Eve 2021, calling a female employee and saying he had a crush on her.

The state Senate passed a bill along party lines on Thursday that requires teachers to tell parents about a student’s behavior in school if asked, including what pronouns they use and how they identify their sexuality.

A local business owner in Franklin says the city's police chief retaliated against her after she publicly criticized how his department handled her case.

The publication of the vote came earlier this week after officers allege department leaders engaged in retaliation and violated union contract terms.

This weekend, the Nashua Police Department hosted a class on traffic laws for the local Brazilian community. Attendees also voiced their hopes that lawmakers will act to allow undocumented people to obtain driver's licenses.

The indictments allege that Andrew Wood deprived his employer — the town of Richmond — of more than $1,500 by submitting weekly worksheets noting hours he did not work.

As crime rates in the state have fallen, the total number of police officers in New Hampshire has continued to rise steadily.

A new state law forbids state enforcement of federal firearms laws. Some local sheriffs say they need guidance on how to implement it.

Anthony Bean Burpee served as chief for almost eight years. He had been on paid leave since Jan. 10.