New Hampshire

Trump loses ground to competitors in New Hampshire RNC debate-qualifying poll

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1 year ago

July 18, 2023

Trump loses ground to competitors in New Hampshire RNC debate-qualifying poll

Former President Donald Trump’s Republican competitors may be starting to chip away at his lead, as evidenced by a new poll of likely Republican voters in New Hampshire.

Trump’s advantage over rival Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) slipped to just 14 percentage points, according to the University of New Hampshire Survey Center poll.

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Granite State Republicans still preferred the former president by a plurality of 37%. DeSantis posted 23%, maintaining his second-place stature. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) made an increase, with 8%, putting him in third place.

In a similar survey by UNH Survey Center in April, prior to the announcements of DeSantis and Scott, Trump boasted 42%. DeSantis was supported by 22%, and Scott garnered only 2%.

Scott’s 6-point jump stands in stark contrast to Trump’s 5-point slide in the state.

Roughly a third of New Hampshire Republicans reported they have decided on who they’re supporting in the state’s primary.

Fellow presidential candidates former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Gov. Doug Burgum (R-ND), former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, and Vivek Ramaswamy polled at 6%, 6%, 5%, and 5%, respectively. Former Vice President Mike Pence garnered just 1%.

The poll was conducted via an online survey given to 2,028 respondents, which included 898 likely Republican primary voters. Data were collected between July 13 and 17. It noted the response rate was 25% and that the margin of error for likely Republican voters was plus or minus 3.3 percentage points.

The new survey meets the criteria laid out by the Republican National Committee for candidates to submit to qualify for the August primary debate.

There have been three debate-qualifying polls published thus far, two national surveys from Morning Consult and UNH Survey Center’s new poll of the Granite State.

The RNC debate will take place on Aug. 23, and candidates must meet all requirements 48 hours in advance. Other than its polling qualifications, the RNC also requires that candidates meet certain fundraising standards, such as having 40,000 unique donors.

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The most controversial requirement is a pledge that candidates must sign stating they will support the eventual GOP nominee for president. Several candidates have met this requirement with skepticism, but most have said they will sign it.

Trump’s plans to attend the debate are still unknown.

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A New Hampshire ski area is offering free lift tickets all season long

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5 hours ago

December 16, 2024

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By Kristi Palma

December 16, 2024 | 10:01 AM

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Skiers and riders at Storrs Hill Ski Area in Lebanon, N.H. can ski for free all season long.

A New Hampshire ski area is offering $4 lift tickets in December

The ski area, which opened in 1923 and is run by the nonprofit Lebanon Outing Club, is offering free lift tickets during the 2024-25 season thanks to a gift from the Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation.

“This project embodies the spirit of our community, providing an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the outdoors and experience the magic of winter sports,” said Cory Grant, hill manager and president of the Lebanon Outing Club, in a statement. “We hope this initiative brings neighbors together and inspires a love of skiing in a fun and accessible way.”

The ski area, which sees about 5,000 visitors annually, has 20 skiable acres, a vertical drop of 300 feet, seven trails, one lift, two ski jumps, a terrain park, instructional programs, a lodge, and night skiing. Skiers have been hitting the slopes there at night since 1939.

The donation could result in free skiing during subsequent seasons as well, according to the ski area.

Storrs Hill Ski Area is open Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Skiers do not need to make a reservation but should note that rental equipment is not available. Those interested can view a trail map.

Another New Hampshire ski area helping skiers financially this season is King Pine Ski Area in Madison, N.H, where skiers can hit the slopes for $4 on Dec. 19 in celebration of its Founders Day.

Kristi Palma

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Kristi Palma is a culture writer for Boston.com, focusing on New England travel. She covers airlines, hotels, and things to do across Boston and New England. She is the author of Scenic Six, a weekly travel newsletter.

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Ice climber rescued after falling 60 feet in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, officials say – The Boston Globe

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13 hours ago

December 16, 2024

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Ice climber rescued after falling 60 feet in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, officials say – The Boston Globe

An ice climber from New Jersey was rescued after he fell 60 feet Saturday night while ascending Shoestring Gully on Mount Webster in New Hampshire’s White Moutains, officials said.

Slavek Zaglewski, 55, of Oakland, N.J., was climbing with his friend, Mariusz Markewicz, when he fell while climbing a steep section near the top of the gully, according to a statement released by New Hampshire Fish and Game.

Zaglewski suffered injuries to his arm and head in the fall, according to the statement. Markewicz secured and dressed his injured climbing partner in warm clothes before continuing to climb the ridge until he had cellphone service and could place a call to emergency services.

Fish and Game officials were notified of the situation around 7:30 p.m., and conservation officers responded, along with 28 volunteers from the Mountain Rescue Service, Androscoggin Valley Search and Rescue, and the Bartlett-Jackson Ambulance service, according to the statement.

Upon arriving at the scene, a small group of rescuers reached Zaglewski and stabilized his injuries, treated his hypothermia, and loaded him into a rescue litter, while the rest of the team hiked up the ridge with equipment needed to raise Zaglewski out of the gully.

Zaglewski was lifted nearly 400 feet back to level ground before volunteers carried him 2 miles to the trailhead, according to the statement. “Several sections of the trail were so steep that rescuers needed to use roped belays to move the litter safely down,” officials said.

Zaglewski reached the trailhead shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday and was taken by ambulance to Maine Health Memorial Hospital in North Conway for further treatment.

Collin Robisheaux can be reached at collin.robisheaux@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @ColRobisheaux.

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Vote: Who should be the 2024 New Hampshire High School Football Defensive Player of the Year?

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December 15, 2024

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Vote: Who should be the 2024 New Hampshire High School Football Defensive Player of the Year?

An outstanding 2024 New Hampshire high school football season has come to a close, with scores of outstanding performances to remember. But, who was the New Hampshire Defensive Player of the Year?

We ask you to help us decided by voting for one of the candidates we have highlighted below.

Here are the nominees. Voting ends Dec. 31 at 11:59 pm.

An athletic linebacker with good speed and exceptional instincts, Lambert was part of a defense that helped 12th-seeded Windham upset fifth-seeded Salem 8-7 in the Division I first round, and held eventual Division I champion Pinkerton Academy to 14 points in the quarterfinals.

Nossaman was selected as the Division II East Player of the Year. He can play both defensive tackle and defensive end, and finished the 2024 season with 57 tackles, five sacks and 12 QB pressures.

An exceptional athlete who can play several positions, Pares had 43 tackles, two interceptions and three forced fumbles as a senior. He was also an outstanding quarterback who accounted for 17 touchdowns (10 rushing).

A four-year starter for the Titans, Smith excelled as both a pass rusher and a run-stopper. He recorded 15 sacks and 40 solo tackles during his senior season.

Toledo, a 5-foot-11, 230-pound two-way lineman, was among the key pieces on the Souhegan defense that played its best football in the postseason and helped the fourth-seeded Sabers win the Division II championship. Souhegan limited top-seeded Plymouth to seven points in the semifinals, and then held second-seeded Pelham to 11 points in the Division II championship game.

A 6-foot-5 senior, Villa was one of the most disruptive defensive players in the state. Known for his aggressiveness and ability to make big plays in pressure situations, Villa started in 26 games during his career with the Lancers.

Also a standout at running back, Batsone was one of three finalists for the Joe Yukica Player of the Year Award. He was selected to play in the New Hampshire East-West All-Star Game.

Couture is a 6-foot-5, 280-pound dominant interior defensive lineman who earned a scholarship to play at the University of New Hampshire. He started in 25 games for a Londonderry program that reached the Division I championship game in each of the last four seasons.

Also a starter at tight end, Dulac was one of the key pieces on a defense that didn’t give up more than 12 points against an in-state opponent during un unbeaten regular season.

Dyktra recorded a team-high 136 tackles as a senior, including 77 solo tackles and 10 tackles for loss. He also had four sacks and forced four fumbles.

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