By Dana Wormald | Editor
Good morning, New Hampshire, and welcome to Tuesday. Today, William Skipworth reports on what the latest numbers reveal about abuse and neglect in the state’s disability care system. In the Tuesday commentary, New Hampshire teacher Tyler Paré explains why, in the AI age, the craft of writing matters more than ever for the state’s students. And, from Stateline’s Anna Claire Vollers, a look at the holes in the nation’s food safety net amid a series of recalls. Thank you for reading, and enjoy the day. — Dana
This screenshot shows two pages of the state records that outline abuse and neglect in New Hampshire’s disability care system. Two agencies are responsible for investigating abuse and neglect in the system, Adult Protective Services and the Office of Client and Legal Services, and so abuse and neglect records are recorded on two separate documents. (Screenshot)
By William Skipworth
Twenty-one people were sexually, physically, or emotionally abused in New Hampshire’s state-run disability care system in the first half of 2026. During that time, 30 people died within the system. At least one choked to death, several died of cancer or other diseases, and 10 causes of death were listed in state records as “unknown at time of report.” That’s according to new data obtained by the Bulletin through a public records request.
“To counteract this short-circuiting, the pervasive use of classroom Chromebooks and tablets must end.” (Photo by Oscar Lopez Rogado/Getty Images)
COMMENTARY
By Tyler Paré
“The stress and process of writing teaches growth, intellectual resilience, critical thinking, and reflection upon one’s ideas: vital habits for a functioning adult to possess, let alone a thriving society. None of that is realized when AI is used to write for you.”
By Anna Claire Vollers
A summer of food recalls, including the record-shattering cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce that has sickened thousands, has raised many Americans’ fears of contracting a foodborne illness. The recalls have focused attention on the Trump administration’s decision to cut funding and staff at several public health agencies, and prompted questions about whether those changes have made consumers more vulnerable.
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