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Drain the swamp
To the Editor: I have actually lived near a real swamp, and they drained it.
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The Times is trash
To the Editor: The New York Times is no longer a reputable source of real news, is politically biased, and engages in false reporting which does not meet historic standards. It hires extremely racist individuals as long as their bigotry is aimed at Caucasian people.
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Ignorant Kavanaugh editorial
To the Editor: The New Hampshire Sunday News writes 'government's role in our daily lives should be smaller than it is today.'
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Joe McQuaid's Publisher's Notes: Patriots, Pappas, and promises
I MUST HAVE missed the memo on 'Patriot Day,' which is not to be confused with 'Patriots Day.' Not that it ever would be confused, of course.
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Lockdown in Manchester
To the Editor: In reference to the New Hampshire Sunday News article about crime rates and drug use on the streets of Manchester which led to a neighborhood lockdown, this has become quite common in Manchester.
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Another View -- David Schoneman: Less shouting and more listening in politics
TODAY IT FEELS like we can't go anywhere without hearing someone talk about politics. Movies and late-night TV shows have discovered that political humor draws viewers in droves. Boycotts against products and companies that support the 'wrong' political party have become commonplace. Even sporting events, traditionally our escape...
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Jonah Goldberg: Hillary Clinton, Brett Kavanaugh, and the art of trolling
Why did Hillary Clinton tweet this on Wednesday?
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Unfortunate override: Biomass wins, solar loses
The Legislature split the difference last week in handing out corporate welfare paid for by New Hampshire ratepayers.
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Third party problems: Where are the Libertarians?
The State of New Hampshire threw a party last week, and hardly anyone showed up.
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Looking Back with Aurore Eaton: Tragedy follows MacDowell's success
IN 1884 THE 24-year-old, up-and-coming classical music composer, concert pianist, and piano teacher Edward MacDowell married 27-year-old Marian Griswold Nevins in a ceremony in Waterford, Conn.
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New Hampton dam part of Eversource's 83 million sale of hydro plants
The Ayers Island hydroelectric plant has sold for 8,510,000 based on tax stamp sales recorded at the Belknap County Registry of Deeds ' about 6.5 million shy of what the town has valued it for tax purposes.
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CDC urges: Get flu shot now
US health agency urges early vaccinations to fight flu this season
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Accuser of Kavanaugh goes publicRepublicans move to hold panel vote
A woman who had anonymously accused U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct in the early 1980s went public on Sunday, but Republicans said they were moving ahead with plans to hold a committee vote this week.
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Florence brings catastrophic floodwaters to the Carolinas
Deadly storm Florence drenched North Carolina with more downpours on Sunday, cutting off the coastal city of Wilmington, damaging tens of thousands of homes and threatening worse flooding as rivers fill to the bursting point.
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Five takeaways from Bruins' preseason win
The Boston Bruins opened the domestic portion of their preseason slate with a win on home ice, as the Black and Gold beat the Washington Capitals in a shootout, 2-1, Sunday afternoon at TD Garden.
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Interceptions, O'Connor are bright spots for UNH
The University of New Hampshire defense held Colorado to a single first-quarter touchdown Saturday to get the Wildcats off to a nice start in their FBS matchup at Folsom Field.
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Beyond the Stigma: After son's suicide, Orford mom speaks out, pleads for kindness
On May 26, Jack Isenberg hanged himself on his family's property. He was 12 years old.
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NH firms say gas lines here are safe
A string of fires and explosions rocked northern Massachusetts Thursday night.
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NH rescue workers help fight Florence
More than 22,000 people are housed in 150 shelters due to the storm and at least eleven people have lost their lives.
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Primary: Ground games got the win
The formula for winning political campaigns used to be simple: Spend the most money, especially on TV advertising, and you're more than likely going to win.
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