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Eddie Edwards: Character and service
Time and again, Eddie Edwards has proven the strength of his character and his dedication to service.
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Robotic comfort animals bring relief to hospice, dementia patients
Betty Adams, 85, a hospice patient with later-stage dementia, has had a difficult morning, but she brightens and becomes animated when Tinkerbell, a robotic cat, curls up in her lap.
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City furniture store marks 25th anniversary Saturday
Mark Hughes, co-owner of Purely Wood Furniture, has seen a lot of changes in the furniture business since his Elm Street store opened in the Queen City a quarter century ago, but his recipe for success remains the same.
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Hugh Hewitt: Bureaucrats should be flexing weaker muscles
WITH THE SENATE'S votes Aug. 16 to confirm Marvin Quattlebaum Jr. and Julius Ness Richardson to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, President Donald Trump, with the assistance of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, and the entire GOP Senate Caucus has now confirmed 26...
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In support of Pappas
To the Editor: Apparently, the race for First District on the Democratic side boils down to two front-runners, Chris Pappas and Maura Sullivan. There are important differences between the two.
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Program seeks to help elderly avoid being victimized
Scammers are preying on senior citizens more than ever, and the local police department is hoping to educate this age group on how to avoid being victimized.
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Beachgoer shamed on social media denies trying to harm burger-filching seagull in Hampton
Fish and Game officials have determined that a federally protected seagull wasn't intentionally injured by a beach goer during a recent scuffle after his cheeseburger was swiped.
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Adjacent apartment buildings burn in Bristol displacing two dozen, firefighter treated for exhaustion
About two dozen people were displaced early Tuesday morning when a fire at a multi-unit dwelling on Beech Street spread to an adjacent apartment building, destroying both.
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Manchester police say one hurt in early-morning report of gunshots
Police said a man was wounded amid a report of shots fired in an incident early Tuesday morning.
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Fisher Cats begin prep for playoffs
The New Hampshire Fisher Cats have today off to prepare for the Eastern League playoffs. And that's something they haven't been able to say since 2011.
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Police: Ashland man who gave officers false name turned out to be felon
An Ashland man whom police said gave a false name when the vehicle he was in was pulled over Monday night turned out to have warrants out of two county courts for failure to appear on drug charges.
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Oncology nurse donates wedding gown to patient
Sometimes a wedding dress is more than a beautiful gathering of fine fabric. Sometimes it tells a story of hope and perseverance and the importance of looking for silver linings.
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Yes, research shows cuddles can ease babies' pain from needles
Babies have long been offered a bit of sugar water or breastmilk to comfort them during needle sticks, and a new study suggests these methods of pain relief may work even better when babies are also nestled in their mothers' arms.
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Study: Pot-smoking moms may have THC in breast milk for days
Low levels of chemicals in marijuana like THC tetrahydrocannabinol can linger in breast milk for up to six days after nursing mothers use the drug, a U.S. study suggests.
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Granite State Debate series begins tonight
The New Hampshire Union Leader is partnering with WMUR-TV and the New Hampshire Institute of Politics for this week's Granite State Debate series.
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Morning sickness that struck duchess rarely returns
Three out of four women who suffer the severe form of morning sickness that afflicted the Duchess of Cambridge do not experience it in subsequent pregnancies, according to a Finnish study.
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Study: 60 may be the age at which self-esteem peaks
In our youth-obsessed culture, it may be easy to assume young people feel happier than older ones.
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Question time: Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing
The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to begin its confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh this morning.
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Jack Falvey's Investor Education Briefs: A cash-only business can have multiple benefits
Cash on the counter is not as common as it once was, but the barber shop, the dry cleaners and fast food still make change. Having cash to work with is a big help in business.
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Edwards' true colors
To the Editor: Eddie Edwards has shown his true colors. We don't need another 'RINO' in Washington.
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