NH News Recap for April 12, 2024: First civil trial against the state for alleged abuses at YDC begins

N.H. News Recap

More than 1,000 people have sued the state alleging they were abused at a government-run youth detention facility. The first civil trial against the state for those alleged abuses at the former Youth Development Center in Manchester began this week.

New Hampshire Congresswoman Annie Kuster recently announced that she will not run for reelection this year, and candidates are already stepping into the race for that 2nd Congressional District seat.

We talk about these stories and more on this edition of the New Hampshire News Recap.

Guests:

• Jason Moon, NHPR
• Josh Rogers, NHPR

Stories from around New Hampshire this week:

Reporting YDC abuse led to retaliation, former staffers tell jurors

Two former staff at NH’s Youth Development Center (YDC) testified management at the facility ignored complaints of abuse and enabled a culture of violence and retaliation.

One day after totality, many North Country leaders say eclipse planning paid off

April is normally a quiet tourism month for New Hampshire's North Country, so many residents said they were grateful for the opportunity to capitalize on the crowds.

More NH water systems need to treat for PFAS chemicals under new federal rules

The new rules could double the number of water systems and private wells that are out of compliance with limits on PFAS. Longtime advocates for more testing and treatment say it’s a major step towards healthier communities.

More New Hampshire headlines:

• NH House again votes to legalize marijuana sales
• Former head of White Mountain trail nonprofit accused of financial fraud
• Reports show Claremont lawmaker made violent threats following 2006 police probe