Using Light, Sound, Smoke And Mirrors To Boost A Small Town’s Economy

Just up the street from New Hampshire in Coaticook, Quebec. While many small towns dream about the financial security of becoming a tourist attraction, this city of about 9,200 pulled it off. It took an unusual idea, made a $1 million gamble and hit a tourism geyser.

With Budget Passed, Time To Go Home and Await the Consequences

UPDATE STRAIGHT TALK: Back in November, right after the election, I made some predictions about what would most likely be happening down at the State House, now that the Republicans are in total control. And boy, did I nail it!

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