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NH Business Newsmakers: Three join Charitable Foundation
The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation's board of directors recently welcomed three new members: Bishop A. Robert Hirschfeld of the Episcopal Church of New Hampshire Pawn Nitichan, executive director of City Year New Hampshire and Dianne Mercier, president of People's United Bank in New Hampshire.
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Thomas victorious at WGC-Bridgestone
Justin Thomas didnrsquot have to do a lot in the final round to win the World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational, but he did enough, scraping together a 1-under-par 69 on Sunday to garner a four-stroke victory in Akron, Ohio.Thomas had a three-stroke lead over Northern Irelandrsquos Rory McIlroy and...
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Hall's first major win comes on home soil
Winning her first major title on home soil seemed too good to be true for England's Georgia Hall.
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The son of Bill Elliott also rises
History will record that Chase Elliott won his first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race by a whopping 7.560 seconds over reigning champion Martin Truex Jr.
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Paul Baard's Motivation Matters: Trust is a motivation foundation
One's daily dealings in business are very much predicated on trust.
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Inventing future fabrics at MIT
A T-shirt that can change color to complement your mood and help you pare down your wardrobe. An apron that transforms into a dress and has interchangeable pockets with high-tech functionality.
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Ask the Expert: Entrepreneurs in NH have many options
There is no place like the Granite State to start a small business, but one size does not fit all, even in a relatively small state like New Hampshire. Building vibrant economic ecosystems is no easy feat, regardless of where you happen to set up shop, but the challenges facing rural entrepreneurs can often be more difficult.
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Who's to blame for executive overreach?
To the Editor: Congress has constitutional responsibility for making the laws and the President for enforcing the laws. Circumvention of those responsibilities, by Congresses of both parties, has led to our current circumstances.
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Another View -- Dan Innis: We can reverse the 'graying' of New Hampshire
THE GRAYING of New Hampshire has received increased attention over the past several years. The median age of New Hampshire citizens is 42.8 years, compared to that national average of 37.8. This has a potentially devastating effect on our state's economy.
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Looking Back with Aurore Eaton: A musical prodigy is born in Henniker
ONE OF THE MOST important figures in the world of classical music in America in the latter part of the 19th century, and well into the 20th century, was Amy Marcy Cheney Beach 1867-1944. Her ties to New Hampshire ran deep. She was born in Henniker and spent her early childhood there, and she also had family connections in the town of...
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White House on Monday to detail reimposition of Iran sanctions -Pompeo
The White House will make an announcement on Monday detailing the reimposition of U.S. sanctions on Iran that President Donald Trump has ordered for this week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday.
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Mendocino Complex fire still growing 16 other major fires continue to plague California
The Mendocino Complex fires continued to grow at an alarming rate, burning 254,000 acres by Sunday morning and becoming fifth largest in California history.
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Manchester police investigate report of shots fired
Manchester Police responded to the area of Spruce Street and Maple Street just before 11 p.m. Sunday night to investigate a report of shots fired.
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Internet-spawned QAnon conspiracy explained by Granite State believers
The QAnon phenomenon burst into the public consciousness last week after believers, decked out in Q gear, were filmed attending rallies for President Donald Trump.
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NH firefighters pack up, ship off to battle deadly wildfires out West
The 16 men and two women making up the latest New Hampshire team heads Sunday to battle wildfires in the western United States bring a variety of life experiences and skills to the mission.
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3D-printed guns in NH: 'You cannot put this back in the box'
With its awkward, cube-like body and a detachable barrel that wiggles slightly even after it's slotted into place, the Liberator looks more like a toy than one of the most controversial guns in the world.
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Jackson innkeeper says she is not a racist, intends to plead not guilty to assaulting would-be guests
JACKSON - Despite her indictment for allegedly committing two racially-motivated assaults, Priscilla Protasowicki says she is not a racist and that now, as for the past 20 years, her family's motel in this popular resort community welcomes all visitors.
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Good Samaritan pulls New York man from lake after canoe tips
MEREDITH - A New York City man was rescued by a boater after a canoe he was paddling capsized Sunday morning on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire State Police said.
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Mike Cote's Business Notebook: Inc.'s comparison is a little off, but it's still good for Manchester
The Queen City is getting hipper every day. Inc. magazine recently compared Manchester to Boulder, Colo., noting how much we love to spend time outdoors.
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Released transcript details Sanborn's 'crass joke' to former senate intern in 2013
The released transcript of a state Senate staffer details for the first time the 'crass joke' state Sen. and Republican congressional candidate Andy Sanborn of Bedford made in February 2013 to a former intern. The documents were released late Friday by Attorney General Gordon J. MacDonald's office.
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