A Way With Words
Memorable moments along the campaign trail.During the 2010 campaign in N.H. we heard a lot of new phrases from candidates we should probably write down for posterity. So as we look back at the year we consider some of the…
Law & Politics
Five "What if" Scenarios
Editor's note: The following appeared in our October issue alongside the annual Best Lawyers in America list. Each year the polling firm Woodward-White performs an exhaustive search for the country's best attorneys and publishes those names in its "Best Lawyers…
Think Small
New Hampshire has perfected the art of penny-pinching.Recently New Hampshire was ranked as the least politically corrupt state in the nation. It is a nice distinction to have, but it also begs the question as to why. We can talk…
Taxing Matters
The dreaded time of year is here — N.H. experts offer some adviceGood riddance, 2009. The year saw the real estate market implode, financial markets melt down, returns on investments nearly disappear, and entire industries dangling by the lifeline of…
State House Socialism
The Feds aren't hiding in your closet. They are holding up your roof.Staunch Libertarians and committed members of the Free State movement have long been attracted to New Hampshire for our decentralized politics and "Live Free or Die" mindset.So it…
Pop Torts
Lost pants, hot coffee - misfortune is opportunity for some.So there you are: for the first time since you were in fifth grade and stayed home sick from school, you're out of work and sacked out on the living room…
Judd for President
He has the credentials — so why not? Recently a Nashua Telegraph letter to the editor asked an innocent question. Why, writer Randall Whitehead wanted to know, isn’t Judd Gregg running for president? After all, Gregg, the state’s three-term Republican…
The Sure Thing
In New Hampshire, it's not just Death and Taxes you can count on.More than 1,000 New Hampshire residents are running for elected office this fall, ranging from U.S. Senate to County Register of Deeds. There are first-time candidates and experienced…
Top Five Case Files
Editor's note: The following appeared alongside the 2010 "Best Lawyers in America" list in the October issue.The Sensational, the Supreme and the Subliminal.We asked the long-time observers and practitioners of law for their opinions about the most important legal decisions…
Conspiring to Inquire
The Truthers are out there ...In March 2010 people attended the annual meeting in the tiny Cheshire County town of Richmond. The town hall is idyllic: wood-paneled floors, wooden benches and a small stage. This year voters cut $63,000 from…
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