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Gun-owning New Hampshire teenager sues school officials who searched his truck
CONCORD, N.H. — CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A New Hampshire teenager sued his former high school principal and others Thursday alleging they illegally searched his truck based solely on his status as a gun owner.
Jack Harrington, 18, graduated from Hillsboro-Deering High School in June, about two months after he says he was harassed and interrogated by school officials who subsequently found nothing when they searched his truck in the school parking lot. His lawsuit against the superintendent, principal, vice principal and school resource officer was filed in U.S. District Court by the Second Amendment Foundation.
According to the suit, Harrington told another student that he had been pulled over by police while driving off campus and had informed the officer that his handgun was lawfully stored in the glove box. Weeks later, on April 24, school officials asked him about that conversation, confirmed he owned a gun and began to “badger” him about searching his truck. State law prohibits students from bringing firearms onto school property.
Though Harrington said he never brought the gun to school and had no intention of doing so, the school resource officer told him, “You can say whatever you want, we’re going to search it anyway,” the lawsuit claims.
Courts have found that school officials can conduct such searches if they have a reasonable suspicion that a crime has been committed, but Harrington’s attorneys argue that knowledge of gun ownership alone falls far short of that standard.
“Being public about exercising your private rights cannot be grounds for being harassed and searched on campus,” said Bill Sack, director of legal operations for the Second Amendment Foundation. “The apparent position of the school district here is ‘choose to exercise one right, give away another.’ That’s just not how it works.”
Messages seeking comment were left Thursday for Superintendent Jennifer Crawford. Harrington declined a request for an interview. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
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Need to grab some last-minute marshmallow Peeps or eggs to dye on Easter? What about that glazed ham? Many New Hampshire grocery stores will be open on Easter Sunday, but their hours may be limited.
While no state laws prevent supermarkets from opening as usual on Easter, many opt to open with limited hours to allow employees to celebrate the holiday.
To avoid any surprises, shoppers should check store hours before heading out to the supermarket on Sunday, April 5.
Here’s what to know about popular New Hampshire grocery stores on the spring holiday.
Is Market Basket open on Easter 2026?
All Market Basket stores, including the ones in Portsmouth, Seabrook, Bedford, and Londonderry, will be closed on Easter Sunday.
Is Shaw’s open on Easter 2026?
Most Shaw’s locations will be open regular business hours on Easter Sunday.
Check the Shaw’s store locator for your local store’s hours.
Is ALDI open on Easter 2026?
ALDI locations will be closed on Easter Sunday, including the Concord, Manchester, Nashua, Salem, Dover, and Seabrook stores, according to the chain’s website.
Is Price Rite open on Easter 2026?
Most Price Rite stores in New Hampshire will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 5, according to a company spokesperson.
However, the Manchester location will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Is Hannaford open on Easter 2026?
Most Hannaford locations in New Hampshire will be open until 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 5, according to the supermarket chain’s website. This includes the Portsmouth, Londonderry, Durham, and Derry locations.
As store hours vary by location, customers are encouraged to check their local store’s website.
Is Whole Foods open on Easter 2026?
Many Whole Foods locations are open on Easter Sunday, but with modified hours, the chain’s website said.
The Portsmouth, Nashua, Nashua South, and Bedford locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Customers should check their local store’s website for details.
Is Trader Joe’s open on Easter 2026?
All Trader Joe’s stores, including the Portsmouth, Bedford, and Nashua locations, will be open regular hours on Easter 2026.
Is Walmart open on Easter 2026?
Walmart stores will be open regular hours on Easter Sunday, according to the company. This includes the Portsmouth, Seabrook, Salem, Manchester, and Concord locations.
Is Target open on Easter 2026?
All Target stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, according to the company’s website.
Is Costco open on Easter 2026?
All Costco warehouses will be closed on Easter 2026, according to the company. This includes the Nashua location.
Is BJ’s Wholesale Club open on Easter 2026?
Most BJ’s Wholesale Club locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Easter Sunday, according to the company. However, customers should check with their local club to confirm hours.
Is Price Chopper/Market32 open on Easter 2026?
Most Price Chopper and Market 32 stores will be open normal hours on Easter Sunday, the company said.
SOMERSWORTH, ME (WGME) – Three suspects involved in a shootout on the run and are believed to be headed for Maine.
Early Saturday morning, police received multiple calls for gunfire on depot street in Somersworth.
That’s where they found a car and home riddled with bullet holes.
Nobody was hurt.
Forty-eight-year-old Robert Stiffler was arrested, and faces charges of reckless conduct and criminal threatening with a deadly weapon.
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Police believe three other suspects were involved, and are asking Somersworth residents to check their security cameras to see if they have video of the suspects.
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