Daily Archives: May 7, 2017

Self Care for Survivors

Many children’s advocates are survivors of abuse themselves. They work to prevent abuse or rescue and restore others because they know the suffering from a child’s perspective. However, even though we may be healed, just like a car accident victim, … Continue reading

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Wolfeboro to Hold Water Summit on May 13th, 2017

There will be a “Wolfeboro Water Summit” on May 13, 2017, from 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Great Hall at The Wolfeboro Town Hall. If you live in this watershed area, it behooves you to attend to see what … Continue reading

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Right to know zilch: Gaping hole in public knowledge

The Laconia Daily Sun reports that the four still-unidentified teachers were caught drinking alcohol on school property one evening after a school play. Is that what really happened? The public isn’t allowed to know. When it comes to public employee … Continue reading

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Businesses Push Back On Paid-Sick-Leave Laws

Nearly three-quarters of private sector workers receive paid sick days from their employers, though there is no federal mandate requiring it. In recent years, dozens of states, cities and counties have passed their own ordinances, which typically require employers to … Continue reading

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Antrim NH Wind project gets go-ahead (again)

The debate over a controversial wind turbine project proposed for Antrim could be headed to the N.H. Supreme Court. But in the meantime, the developer of the project and its proponents are celebrating a victory after a state committee decided … Continue reading

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