New Hampshire
Joe Grandmaison, prominent Democratic operative in New Hampshire, dies at 79
J. Joseph “Joe” Grandmaison, a larger-than-life Democratic operative who ran quite a few campaigns and served as an appointee below three presidents, has died. He was 79.Grandmaison died from the consequences of Parkinson’s illness Saturday at Wentworth Senior Dwelling, his brother mentioned.”With the passing of Joe Grandmaison, New Hampshire has misplaced a political legend,” mentioned U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire.Grandmaison led quite a lot of campaigns and was an off-the-cuff adviser on others. He was credited with counseling Democrat Invoice Clinton to declare victory early within the night within the New Hampshire major. Clinton declared himself the “comeback child” by taking second place, and went on to the primary of two phrases within the White Home.He grew up in a working-class neighborhood referred to as Crown Hill in Nashua, which formed him.”He by no means stopped believing that not all people in life will get dealt a good hand, and that authorities must be there with a view to take care of the adversity or unfairness that most individuals expertise at a while,” mentioned his brother, Phil Grandmaison. “That is why he was a Democrat.”Grandmaison obtained his political begin engaged on the marketing campaign of Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern in 1972, then managed Michael Dukakis’ profitable marketing campaign for Massachusetts governor two years later. That was simply the beginning of many campaigns together with his fingerprints on them.Phil Grandmaison described his brother as a political fighter who made quick mates, even throughout get together strains.”He was simple to satisfy. You have been apt to know him for a lifetime, as soon as you bought to know one another. However in politics, he was a tough competitor,” he mentioned.Later, Grandmaison served as President Jimmy Carter’s co-chair of the New England Regional Fee and Clinton’s director of the U.S. Commerce and Growth Company. He twice served on the board of the Export-Import Financial institution below Republican President George W. Bush”Joe was one among a sort,” mentioned George Bruno, who preceded Grandmaison as state get together chair. “He was as comfy campaigning the streets of Nashua or Berlin as he was with the president within the White Home.”
J. Joseph “Joe” Grandmaison, a larger-than-life Democratic operative who ran quite a few campaigns and served as an appointee below three presidents, has died. He was 79.
Grandmaison died from the consequences of Parkinson’s illness Saturday at Wentworth Senior Dwelling, his brother mentioned.
“With the passing of Joe Grandmaison, New Hampshire has misplaced a political legend,” mentioned U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire.
Grandmaison led quite a lot of campaigns and was an off-the-cuff adviser on others. He was credited with counseling Democrat Invoice Clinton to declare victory early within the night within the New Hampshire major. Clinton declared himself the “comeback child” by taking second place, and went on to the primary of two phrases within the White Home.
He grew up in a working-class neighborhood referred to as Crown Hill in Nashua, which formed him.
“He by no means stopped believing that not all people in life will get dealt a good hand, and that authorities must be there with a view to take care of the adversity or unfairness that most individuals expertise at a while,” mentioned his brother, Phil Grandmaison. “That is why he was a Democrat.”
Grandmaison obtained his political begin engaged on the marketing campaign of Democratic presidential nominee George McGovern in 1972, then managed Michael Dukakis’ profitable marketing campaign for Massachusetts governor two years later. That was simply the beginning of many campaigns together with his fingerprints on them.
Phil Grandmaison described his brother as a political fighter who made quick mates, even throughout get together strains.
“He was simple to satisfy. You have been apt to know him for a lifetime, as soon as you bought to know one another. However in politics, he was a tough competitor,” he mentioned.
Later, Grandmaison served as President Jimmy Carter’s co-chair of the New England Regional Fee and Clinton’s director of the U.S. Commerce and Growth Company. He twice served on the board of the Export-Import Financial institution below Republican President George W. Bush
“Joe was one among a sort,” mentioned George Bruno, who preceded Grandmaison as state get together chair. “He was as comfy campaigning the streets of Nashua or Berlin as he was with the president within the White Home.”
BRADFORD, N.H. (WCAX) – Authorities say a man involved in an hourslong standoff with police at a home in Bradford, New Hampshire, died after the house went up in flames.
Police were called to the home on West Main Street at about 12:45 p.m. Thursday for a report of a man in crisis. Officers found the man armed with a knife. They tried to de-escalate the situation but were not successful.
At about 5:30 p.m., police spotted fire and smoke started coming from the home. Multiple crews were called in to fight the fire which took hours to extinguish.
The man was found dead inside the house after the fire was out. His body was sent to the medical examiner for autopsy to verify his identity and confirm the cause and manner of death. Police say the death is not considered suspicious.
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A man was found dead Thursday following a standoff and a house fire at a New Hampshire home, according to authorities.
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal says they responded to a residence on West Main Street around 12:43 p.m. for a report of a man armed with a knife in crisis.
Multiple law enforcement agencies provided additional assistance at the scene.
According to officials, attempts were made to de-escalate the situation to no avail.
Around 5:30 p.m., investigators say they saw smoke and fire coming from the home and as the flames intensified, mutual aid was called to the scene.
Crews battled the blaze for hours and were eventually able to knock it down.
Authorities say they found the deceased man after a subsequent search of the home. His name is being withheld at this time.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy to verify his identity and cause and manner of death.
Police say the death does not appear to be suspicious.
Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office at (603) 223-4289.
No further information was immediately available.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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