Monthly Archives: May 2017
Car without hits parked Laconia police cruiser, flees
Someone at the Union leader lost their mind for several minutes, just after 11 AM. That’s an actual headline. Car without hits parked Laconia police cruiser, flees. Find another at the link. | GraniteGrok
Posted in Around New England, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Headlines, Humor, Union Leader
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Serial killer from Gilmanton to be dug up to prove his identity
For years, its owner, Dr. H.H. Holmes – born Herman Webster Mudgett in Gilmanton, N.H.- had invited people, mostly young women, into the hotel he designed, promising jobs and lodging while hinting that he was a wealthy man seeking a … Continue reading
Posted in National News, New Hampshire News
Tagged Chicago, Dr. H.H. Holmes, Gilamnton, Herman Webster Mudgett, Murder Castle
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Trump Team Retools School Lunch Mandate
Schools won’t have to cut more salt from meals just yet and some will be able to serve kids fewer whole grains, under changes to federal nutrition standards announced Monday.The move by President Donald Trump’s Agriculture Department partially rolls back … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Donald Trump, Salt, School Lunch, Whole Grains
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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
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
Posted in Environment, New Hampshire News
Tagged Planning Commissions, Water Summit, Wolfboro
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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
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
Posted in Health Care, Legislation, National News, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Regulations, Sick Leave
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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
Leaked Document Indicates Big Proposed Cuts To Drug Czar’s Office
In an all-staff email to employees in the Office of National Drug Control Policy, acting Director Richard Baum shared some news he described as “very discouraging for our Nation’s effort to address drug abuse.” A draft document from the White … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Drugs, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged Budget Cuts, Drug Czar
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Fact Check: It’s a Lie That the GOP Healthcare Bill Abandons People With Pre-Existing Conditions
As we described yesterday, there are some concerning policy elements of the House-passed American Health Care Act, which the Senate would be wise to explore and rectify over the coming weeks. The bill — and that’s all it is at this point: … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, Health Care, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged ACA, AHCA, Guy Benson, Obamacare, Townhall.com
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The New Media Militia 