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All ages to help tell colorful musical version of biblical tale in Milford
The Friends of the Amato has teamed up with The Riverbend Youth Company to present 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.'
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NH doctor helps cast grasp sound of 1950s South Africa
A Lakes Region production of 'Master Harold8230 and the Boys,' a semi-autobiographical play by Athol Fugard, has led to a unique opportunity for a physician to put her experiences in Cape Town to work on The Winnipesaukee Playhouse stage.
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Rochester Fair making a comeback this weekend
The Rochester Fair would have celebrated its 142nd year last fall but was cancelled due to financial difficulties.
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Editorial Cartoon: Sept. 5, 2018
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Combat means something
To the Editor: I read the article in the New Hampshire Sunday News about combat veterans, and what is a combat veteran.
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Write-in Anne Copp
To the Editor: State Rep. Anne Copp worked with me in the 2017-18 legislative session. She was a spirited freshman representative who was eager to take my legislative classes. I found her to be hard-working, honest, and very conservative, though a bit chatty at times.
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Tasting Notes with Jim Beauregard: Oktoberfest offerings
It isn't too early to start thinking about Oktoberfest, especially because the Germans start celebrating it in September.
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The last straw?
To the Editor: It is astounding that Republicans in Congress refuse to do their jobs and stand up to Donald Trump.
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Two great Hooksett Republicans
To the Editor: As a three-term state representative, I'm writing to support Rep. Dick Marple and Michael Yakubovich in the primary on Sept. 11.
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Manchester aldermen OK 3m bond for cleanup of new Millyard hotel site
Aldermen voted Tuesday to approve issuing a 3 million general obligation bond as part of an amended agreement with the developer behind a new Millyard hotel, to be used to help cover cleanup costs associated with contaminated soil at the site.
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Serving or fighting?
To the Editor: There is a simple answer to this question. Did the candidates receive the Combat Action Ribbon for their service in Iraq and Afghanistan?
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Why I'm voting for Naomi Andrews
To the Editor: With so many candidates in the First District race, it can be difficult to know who to support. I will cast my vote for Naomi Andrews for many reasons, but here are three that are especially important to me.
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Cormier for Council
To the Editor: There could be no candidate for Executive Council more principled, more effective, or more determined than Jane Cormier. As a state representative, she received gold stars from every rating group concerned with conservative fiscal issues.
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Janine Gilbertson's Granite Kitchen: Snack attack
It's back to school time and for many parents that means another year of packing nutritious lunches and snacks to keep kids going through their busy days.
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College Football: NH talent fortifies PSU
Milford High School graduate Mitch Banuskevich entered the 2018 season ranked 10th on Plymouth State University's career rushing list with 1,431 yards, but he may not add much to that rushing total this year.
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EL Playoffs: The plot thickens for NH, Trenton
Tonight's 7 p.m. opener of the best-of-five playoff set at Northeast Delta Dental Stadium will be the 18th meeting of the season between the Fisher Cats and the Thunder.
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Ignoring the best candidates
To the Editor: A New York Times article focused on Levi Sanders for talking back to State Democratic Party Chair Ray Buckley at the Laconia candidates' forum. However, Lincoln Soldati, a good candidate from Somersworth, was only slightly mentioned and his name not even given. Left out entirely was stellar candidate Mindi Messmer.
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Pappas has what we need
To the Editor: Chris Pappas is hard-working, soft-spoken, enthusiastic and dedicated to a career of public service. He was born and raised here. I coached him on a Manchester Youth Soccer team a few decades back. He excelled at Central High, then Harvard, and has managed to balance work in the family restaurant along with years in public service:...
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Edwards will stand with small business
To the Editor: As a small business owner in Portsmouth, I have seen firsthand the impact that the recent tax cuts have had on business and job growth here in the Granite State.
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Newcomb for Sheriff
To the Editor: I have worked with Barry Newcomb at the Hampton Police Department for more than 20 years. Barry and I rode together on the Hampton Mounted Patrol and we were both original members of the Seacoast Emergency Response Team.
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