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Eating away at public schools
To the Editor: Gov. Chris Sununu's self-proclaimed signature piece of legislation, the school voucher bill SB 193, is what I call a termite bill.
Categories: Manchester News
Finally coming home
To the Editor: I'd like to express my gratitude for the efforts of President Trump and his administration, along with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, in bringing home the remains of some of our fallen warriors that were lost during the Korean War.
Categories: Manchester News
Business and education
To the Editor: Thank you, David Juvet for making the connection between business and education. Businesses need employees and customers to succeed and to help pay property taxes, the largest source of education funding.
Categories: Manchester News
Kuster ignores pre-Trump tariffs
To the Editor: Regarding Rep. Ann Kuster's opinion piece in the New Hampshire Sunday News, 'There are no winners in a trade war,' talk is cheap.
Categories: Manchester News
Artist to transform median into downtown gateway
Hoping to lure Millyard workers out of their cubicles and into downtown shops and eateries, downtown boosters have commissioned a muralist to transform the drab concrete of a raised median on Canal Street into a multi-colored entrance to downtown.
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Retail development eyed near Route 101 in Raymond
A wooded area at the corner of Essex Drive and Freetown Road in Raymond is being eyed for commercial development after sitting vacant for many years.
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Mattress Firm explores bankruptcy to close stores
Mattress Firm Inc., the largest U.S. mattress retailer, is considering a potential bankruptcy filing as it seeks ways to get out of costly store leases and shut some of its 3,000 locations that are losing money, people familiar with the matter said.
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German company acquires Portsmouth tech business
A German company that bought a Portsmouth software company is expected to grow in the region.
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Ex-husband of murdered NH woman arrested in Mass. stabbing
The ex-husband of a New Hampshire woman found murdered on Mother's Day in 2009 in her Wolfeboro home was arrested in Massachusetts last month after police say he stabbed a man in the back.
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We're living in Donald Trump's kayfabe world
PRESIDENT TRUMP'S demonization of the media as the 'enemy of the people' is mostly kayfabe.
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Garrison Keillor: My annual birthday column, no extra charge
IT IS A beautiful summer, says I, and I cannot offhand recall any that were beautifuler, not that I am unaware of human suffering, I am aware. I have elderly friends my age who are facing dismal prognoses and friends who are sunk in the miseries of divorce and I feel for all of them but does this mean I can't feel fresh and eager and be crazy...
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Jennifer Horn: Woodburn's arrest generated some shocking responses
THE SURPRISE ARREST of state Sen. Jeff Woodburn on domestic violence charges left Concord's political class reeling with shock.
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Summer studies: Back to budget basics
August is a quiet time at the New Hampshire State House, Sen. Jeff Woodburn's legal troubles aside.
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Into the fire: Saluting our firefighters
Firefighters from across the country are converging on California to battle some of the largest wildfires that state has ever seen.
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Union Leader, WMUR, NHIOP to host primary debates for gubernatorial, Congressional candidates
The New Hampshire Union Leader is partnering with WMUR and the New Hampshire Institute of Politics to host primary debates in the contests for governor and U.S. Congress from Sept. 4-7.
Categories: Manchester News
Tasting Notes with Jim Beauregard: Margarita, in a can, Italian-style
In addition to making traditional Italian dessert drinks like limoncello, Fabrizia's Spirits of Salem previously mentioned in this column Aug. 1 also makes margaritas ' margaritas that you don't have to mix yourself.
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Janine Gilbertson's Granite Kitchen: True blueberries
Blueberry season is in full swing in New England, so it's the perfect time to pick your own blueberries or stop by a local farmstead and grab a few pints to bring home.
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Pappas in the First Congressional District
To the Editor: Chris Pappas should be the Democratic nominee for New Hampshire's First Congressional District seat. He is the best chance we have at keeping Carol Shea-Porter's seat blue.
Categories: Manchester News
A Granite Bridge too far?
To the Editor: Liberty Utilities is pushing hard for their Granite Bridge gas infrastructure project, but this is a risky proposition for New Hampshire.
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Pappas isn't what he says
To the Editor: Chris Pappas is dominating my mailbox and social media because the money and the political machine is behind him. The message is that he is the 'equality' candidate.
Categories: Manchester News