AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTick-borne illness: A New Hampshire outdoorsman, John Reagan, 66, remains critically ill in a Boston hospital after contracting Powassan virus following a tick bite; friends say he rapidly lost the ability to speak and move, and they’re urging people to check themselves and pets for ticks. Public health data: The U.S. infant mortality rate hit an all-time low in 2025, but Black infants still face more than twice the death rate of other groups, underscoring persistent inequities. Youth detention staffing: New Hampshire DHHS is seeking $1.3 million to keep temporary youth counselors at the Sununu Youth Services Center, though officials say the facility would still be short-staffed amid investigations into abuse allegations. Local environment & health: A community effort is restoring Holderness’ Livermore Beach to protect Squam Lake water quality by reducing runoff, erosion, and invasive plants that can fuel harmful algal blooms. Safety & emergencies: Authorities are investigating a serious I-93 crash in Londonderry that sent a motorcyclist to a Boston-area hospital, and a separate Keene case was ruled a murder-suicide after autopsies. Care & services: The state Executive Council approved a feasibility study for Mount Sunapee’s aging sewage lagoon, a step toward future wastewater upgrades.
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