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'Spirits' featured at Derry chamber event
The Greater Derry Londonderry Chamber of Commerce is hosting an event Thursday night at the Derry Opera House called A Night with the Spirits, which will feature two local psychic mediums as well as spirits from a local distillery.
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George Will: The college campus's cult of fragility
THE BEGINNING of another academic year brings the certainty of campus episodes illustrating what Daniel Patrick Moynihan, distinguished professor and venerated politician, called 'the leakage of reality from American life.' Colleges and universities are increasingly susceptible to intellectual fads and political hysteria, partly...
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Right on Right-to-Know: A complicated case in Keene
Our sympathies remain with the five Keene State College students who sued the city of Keene for not complying with the state's Right-to-Know law.
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John Stossel: Scooters outrun the law
I JUST ZIPPED down a city street on an electric scooter. It cost me 15 cents a minute. Fast and fun!
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Details matter: Vetoes should stand
In vetoing a series of poorly-crafted bills, Gov. Chris Sununu has tried to save New Hampshire from the good intentions of legislators.
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Pat Buchanan: Is Trump going neocon in Syria?
IS PRESIDENT Donald Trump about to intervene militarily in the Syrian civil war? For that is what he and his advisers seem to be signaling.
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Better than what?
To the Editor: The more I hear the Democrats and other 'moderates' challenge the President with their new catchphrase 'we are better than that' the more I wonder. Just what is it we are better than?
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NH Business Newsreel: Forum addresses 'recovery friendly' workplaces
The Business and Industry Association is presenting a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Manchester Downtown Hotel, 700 Elm St., to help businesses become 'recovery friendly' workplaces.
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Tom Herzig's Trackside: Twinbill set at White Mountain
WHITE MOUNTAIN MOTORSPORTS in North Woodstock has a big racing doubleheader ' the NAPA Auto Parts Blue and Gold 25th Anniversary Celebration ' planned this Saturday and Sunday to commemorate a quarter century of stock car racing.
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Frontier Airlines to offer service from Portsmouth to Orlando
Frontier Airlines plans to begin operating flights to Orlando, Fla., out of Portsmouth International Airport at Pease in December, the company said Wednesday.
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Defendant claims his efforts to help addict led to arrest
An Alton man facing a felony reckless conduct charge for allegedly exposing a police officer to the opioid fentanyl testified Wednesday that the whole incident stems from his efforts to help an addict.
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Nine art studios eyed for former firehouse in Nashua
A portion of the building at 14 Court St. in Nashua may soon be home to several new art studios.
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The Heart of Nashua with Joan Stylianos: Sometimes modern technology is no match for word-of-mouth
Back in the days when technology wasn't so sophisticated, people relied on the local newspaper, radio, television and word of mouth to receive information about potentially dangerous situations in your community. The Telegraph of Nashua was an evening paper for years, so you had to wait patiently for it to arrive at your home.
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College Football: Tough road for UNH
Through its first two games, the University of New Hampshire offense is averaging 33.0 yards per game on the ground. The Wildcats will likely need to do much better in that area to have any shot at an upset Saturday when they play at the University of Colorado 5 p.m..
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Joe Duball's H.S. Soccer: Goals run in the Brummett family
NHIAA SOCCER has seen its fair share of family fun over the years with siblings following in each other's footsteps or succeeding together on the pitch.
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Kevin Landrigan's Granite Status: Dems are energized by primary turnout
The official numbers will likely not come out until the end of business today, but the Democratic turnout Tuesday clearly blew away the all-time record for a state primary in any year, presidential or midterm.
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Dignity in health care
To the Editor: Is asking for a little dignity in our medical care too much to ask for?
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Back on the trail, Kelly lashes out at Gov. Sununu
Just over 12 hours after declaring victory in the Democratic primary for governor, Molly Kelly was back on the campaign trail Wednesday, courting voters at the Red Arrow Diner.
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NH Club News: 'Good Health' gardening tops garden club kickoff
The Manchester Garden Club's first meeting of the season will be held at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at the Manchester City Library, lower level.
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NH Cub Scouts officially opens doors to girls
New Hampshire's largest Boy Scout organization kicks off a new era today when it begins officially signing up girls as Cub Scouts, part of the groundbreaking decision last year by Scouts nationwide to open its membership to girls.
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