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Voices of the personalities and people of the Granite State.
In recent sessions, what was once unthinkable, is now law, using public money to pay for religious and private schools as well as buy textbooks that advocate one religion.
On the fourth Saturday of April, it was opening day in New Hampshire for trout ponds. Opening day in some places is like a national holiday. Everything stops except for fishing.
Sometimes, in my exasperation, I have been known to complain that New Hampshire’s public utilities are mired in the year 1955. But it turns out that maybe I should be grateful these companies are as evolved as they are.
As the state of New Hampshire enters its vital summer travel season, there is great concern about the industry because job openings presently far exceed the number of people who will take them.
To say that our teachers have risen above impossible and unpredictable challenges would be an understatement.
Do you want to learn something about the Ukraine issue? Are you interested and learning about the past? Do you know how you feel about self-reliance, honesty and compassion?
The contrast between the Senate and House was apparent last week, although only the Senate was in session.
Last week I opened a trunk that had not seen the light of day since the late 90s. In the spirit of moving houses, packing and sorting, I opted to take this trunk with me as I traveled down to the south shore of Massachusetts.
Today the area is once again under threat, this time from the very agency that was charged with caring for it when $7.5 million in public and private funds secured its preservation.