CONCORD – After doing some of their own digging, legislative subcommittee members working on a bill that could help redevelop the Balsams resort peppered the developer with financial questions on Thursday.
They want to be assured neither the state nor Coos County would be left to pay $28 million if the Dixville Notch project fizzles.
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