AI Education: Lakes Region Community College and MIT launched a four-week “Gateway to AI” pilot for 16 New Hampshire high school students, aiming to boost advanced math access in rural areas and prepare teens for AI in everyday work. Public Safety Tech: Flock automated license-plate cameras are drawing renewed backlash; in New Hampshire, strict data-retention rules could require legislation for any major rollout, and Portsmouth is weighing tighter council approval for fixed readers. Juvenile Justice Incident: New Hampshire State Police say a trooper was bitten and hit by a juvenile during a chaotic Thursday night incident at the Sununu Youth Services Center; injuries were described as superficial and the facility was secured. Forest Management: The U.S. Forest Service is considering rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule for 235,000 acres in the White Mountain National Forest, a move local chambers and forestry groups say could affect outdoor and business interests. Food Safety: The Cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce has expanded to 20 states, with New Hampshire among confirmed locations and cases now reported in the thousands nationwide. Housing Development: Northern Forest Center broke ground on “Timber Way,” a $12.5M, 24-unit affordable housing project in Greenville, Maine, with regional community and tourism-linked investments. Energy Costs: AAA reports gas prices remain high and August is on track to set a new record, with crude oil volatility tied to global supply risks. Fishing Infrastructure: Portsmouth’s Peirce Island commercial fishing pier reopened after a $1.24M renovation, funded by federal relief and state operating support to help Seacoast lobstermen expand.