Ayotte and Hassan spar at forum; Nashua Rotary hosts candidates for Senate

The race for U.S. Senate came to Nashua on Monday with incumbent Kelly Ayotte and challenger Gov. Maggie Hassan speaking at the Nashua Rotary Club. Though the Rotary lunch did not allow for the candidates to interact in a debate-type confrontation, Hassan, a Newfields Democrat, used her time to imply Ayotte, a Nashua Republican, was in the pocket of special interests.

Hope on Haven Hill slated to open in fall, despite challenges

Kerry Norton and Colene Arnold have not had a good night's sleep since they founded Hope on Haven Hill. The planned residential facility for pregnant women battling substance abuse has come a long way since the two women went public with their idea in September 2015.

Protesters urge Sen. Ayotte to toughen on gun laws

U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers Tuesday to explain their support for a bill aimed at restricting firearms purchases by those found to be on the government's terrorist watch lists, even as protesters gathered outside her Nashua office to demand further action. Ayotte, a Nashua Republican, said she is proud to work with a senators across party lines on a "reasonable and common-sense proposal" to keep guns out of the hands of terrorists while ensuring the constitutional rights of Americans.

Looking back at the week in news

Give credit to Nashua Teachers' Union President Robert Sherman, who stood up at Gov. Maggie Hassan's appearance before a Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce audience and asked a tough question of the governor. ... Subscribe or log in to read more  Give credit to Nashua Teachers' Union President Robert Sherman, who stood up at Gov. Maggie Hassan's appearance before a Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce audience and asked a tough question of the governor.