Daily Archives: April 11, 2017

NH Farm Offering Goat Yoga Classes

This is a real thing. At Jenness Farm in Nottingham, New Hampshire, you can combine your downward dog with some love and affection from a baby goat, and the classes are filling up fast. More… | WGME.com Get Your New … Continue reading

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Turning Facebook Discussions into State House Testimony

The results of this project so far show a strong center-right influence. A state nonprofit organization is making it easier for people like you to share your thoughts on bills at the State House. Citizens Count, Live Free or Die Alliance has launched … Continue reading

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MIT Press Publishes ‘Communism for Kids’ Book

Communism for Kids, written by a German author who specializes in political theory and “queer politics,” was released last month. The thesis of the children’s book is that communism is “not that hard,” but has not been implemented in the … Continue reading

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Progressive Groups Spending Money to Influence NH Voter ID Law

Outside groups often funnel money into states during an election, but many New Hampshire residents were probably hoping it would be some time before they again face the onslaught of more political ads. Yet, two progressive groups are currently spending … Continue reading

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NH Woman Pleads Guilty to Social Security, Food Stamp Fraud

A New Hampshire woman pleaded guilty last week to reportedly bilking federal agencies out of more than $100,000 that she was not eligible to receive, according to a court report. Ruth Chandler aka Ruth Patterson, 55, of Charlestown, pleaded guilty … Continue reading

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Nashua Woman Fires Gun In Struggle With Officers

A Nashua woman was arrested Friday on charges she fired a gun during a struggle with police officers on Chickie Street, according to police. Kerri Lucas, 32, was charged with felony reckless conduct, felony drug possession (cocaine) and misdemeanor resisting … Continue reading

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Bill Would Address Emerging Contaminants in Drinking Water

Does it include another path to federal oversight and control of local water? New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is planning to introduce a bill to improve efforts to identify the public health effects of emerging contaminants found in drinking water. … Continue reading

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Skeletal Remains Found in Kingston Woods – Authorities Search for Clues

The State Police Major Crime Unit has joined an investigation into skeletal remains that were discovered off of Dorre Road in Kingston Saturday afternoon. Investigators from the Major Crime Unit spent much of Monday searching for clues in a wooded … Continue reading

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Manchester School Board Won’t Make Taxpayers Backstop Sex Change Operations

Thanks to the ACA and City Alderman Manchester Taxpayers are still on the hook for city employees but, City school board members voted Monday to table a request to offer transgender-inclusive health care benefits, including procedures such as sex change … Continue reading

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Democrat Enters Race for State Senate District 16 seat

Democrat Jim Normand, an attorney, announced Monday he is running for the Senate District 16 seat made vacant by the recent death of Democrat Scott McGilvray. More… | Concord Monitor Get Your New Media Militia updates on Facebook or Twitter *Print media sites … Continue reading

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