Was Hillary Right?
Here, being female is a political advantage A month before the last New Hampshire Primary I was having a beer with Hillary Clinton. At the time she was leading polls in nearly everywhere, except in Iowa where she curiously never…
Opinion & Humor
Blood Sport
In New Hampshire at this time of year, killing mosquitoes isn't just a necessity, it's a competition sport. True, there are people who live here for years without picking up the finer points of the sport, but they're understandably embarrassed…
Letters to the Editor
Need A Good Reason to Spot the Newt? This month's lucky (and fearless) newt spotter will receive a spicy gourmet condiment assortment from Spicey Mike's Gourmet Ketchup & Condiments (pictured below). This company describes its products as "the healthy way…
The Price of Letting Go
Summer has been a period of purging household belongings, things we never needed, things we never knew we had. The fact that it coincided with my hometown’s shift to “pay-as-you-throw” trash collection has added some dynamic tension. Suddenly every non-recyclable…
What’s in a Name?
... these would make Shakespeare’s head hurt.Fact: Hair care establishments are either named for their proprietor or are christened with unbelievable puns, bordering on the ridiculous.In traveling New Hampshire, I couldn’t help but notice the outrageous names of barber shops…
Live at the Red Arrow Diner with NH's comedians
"April is the cruelest month," wrote T.S. Eliot in "The Wasteland." Talk about a guy with no sense of humor. In New Hampshire, when a sunny day of gardening can end with reports of imminent spring snowstorms, we know April…
A Political Big Top
Grab a front-row seat and enjoy the show. New Hampshire politics generally is known for its charm and earnestness. Think of town hall meetings, engaged voters challenging presidential candidates about issues at the town dump and frugal budget writers at…
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