News

NH receives first PFAS settlement payment

NH receives first PFAS settlement payment

Photo: clipart.com, Saga Communications


The state Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday that the state has received its initial payment of nearly $8 million from the 3M company’s nationwide PFAS settlement. The payment is the first installment of a $56 million settlement with the state over PFAS contamination in water, soil, and other natural resources. The funds will be deposited into the New Hampshire Drinking Water and Groundwater Trust Fund. A second, payment is expected near the end of the year.

Recent Headlines

1 day ago in Entertainment

Horror sequel ‘Black Phone 2’ dials up a No. 1 opening

The horror sequel "Black Phone 2" topped the North American box office charts this weekend with $26.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the glam rock band Kiss, who captivated audiences with his elaborate galactic makeup and smoking guitar, died Thursday. He was 74.

6 days ago in Entertainment

A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel

Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.