The growing number of identity theft victims prompted law enforcement agencies to hold a brief seminar yesterday to offer tips to avoid having personal information fall into the wrong hands. More...

Sunday, July 8 8:45 p.m. — Caller reported fireworks or gunshots in the area of Summer Street. 11:28 p.m. — Caller on Cross Street reported he was receiving harassing phone calls from a woman. Monday, July 9 8:02 a.m. More...

The United States is experiencing its worst drought since 1956. Amid seemingly endless heat, crops bake and livestock pant. Politically, though, the brutal weather is manna from heaven for the agriculture lobby and its amen chorus on Capitol Hill. More...

Remember back when large public events were also the locus of large public protest? More...

NASHUA — Former President Bill Clinton told New Hampshire Democrats yesterday that gubernatorial candidate Maggie Hassan has the leadership skills and “pure grit” to move the state in the right direction. More...

MANCHESTER — A New Hampshire mail carrier has been indicted on felony charges of sexually assaulting three young children inside his postal vehicle. More...

N.H. hospital: 3,400 to be tested for hep C EXETER, N.H. — Exeter Hospital says about 3,400 former patients are being asked to get tested for hepatitis C following a recent outbreak, which is far fewer than state officials had indicated. More...

DEAR ABBY: I am planning a trip to Thailand next year and would like to find a traveling partner. I don’t care whether the person is male or female. My plan is to visit the country and rent a cabin for a month. More...

DEAR DOCTOR K: I’m bothered by numbness and tingling in my little finger and general weakness in my right hand. Could I have carpal tunnel syndrome? More...