Union NewsLocal news for Union, NH continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Lawmakers back off retirement changes- May 30, 2008 Legislative negotiators haggling over a retirement reform bill Thursday backed off on increasing work years and ages for new police officers and firefighters who would receive lifetime pension.http://www.topix.net/city/union-nh/2008/05/lawmakers-back-off-retirement-changes?fromrss=1 They were heroes because they served- May 26, 2008 If, as John Adams so famously put it, the celebration of our nation's independence was to be "solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires, and illuminations," Memorial Day ...http://www.topix.net/city/union-nh/2008/05/they-were-heroes-because-they-served?fromrss=1 Portsmouth theater evacuated during Barbara Walters appearance- May 24, 2008 Fans of television journalist Barbara Walters had to leave the Music Hall in Portsmouth last night after the floor of the balcony sagged, sending a sharp noise throughout the theater shortly before Walters ...http://www.topix.net/city/union-nh/2008/05/portsmouth-theater-evacuated-during-barbara-wal... Bill aids municipal workers on salaries- May 22, 2008 Lawmakers agreed Wednesday that local government workers are entitled to negotiated salary-step increases even if they take place after a collective-bargaining agreement has expired.http://www.topix.net/city/union-nh/2008/05/bill-aids-municipal-workers-on-salaries?fromrss... Tom Burack: RGGI will benefit NH consumers in the long run- May 17, 2008 However, a recent New Hampshire Union Leader article raised concerns that New Hampshire's participation in RGGI will cause significant increases in electricity costs to the state's businesses and residents. via UnionLeaderhttp://www.topix.net/city/union-nh/2008/05/tom-burack-rggi-will-benefit-nh-consumers-in-th... WERZ colllecting winter coats and outfits for Seacoast kids- May 15, 2008 In Rockingham, Strafford, and York County combined, there are 11,500 children under age 18 living in poverty. via The Citizenhttp://www.topix.net/city/union-nh/2008/05/werz-colllecting-winter-coats-and-outfits-for-s... |