Monthly Archives: September 2017
Feds seem to be faring worse and worse against key targets – Part 2
‘ From Waco and Ruby Ridge to Snowden and Assange: Are the Feds showing a trend of diminished results, decreasing popularity and increasing humane behavior vis a vis “the most prominent dissidents of each decade?” ‘ |RidleyReport
Sen. Dan Innis Calls for Change to Beer Regulations
In the last two years, the number of breweries in the US has grown by nearly 50%. The popularity of local beer has been a boon to the New Hampshire economy. Still, some, including state senator Dan Innis, argue the Granite State’s liquor laws … Continue reading
Posted in Economy/Economics, Jobs/Unemployment, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Beer, Dan Innis, LFDA, Liquor
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Victimless Crime Spree Comes to the Big Screen
The Seacoast Repertory Theatre in Portsmouth is screening Derrick J’s Victimless Crime Spree Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 7pm. All are welcome. Drinks and concessions are available for purchase with bitcoin (and dash). 2 large framed movie posters will go … Continue reading
New Hampshire doctor who diverted opioids can return to practice after license suspension
A New Hampshire doctor has had his license restored and can return to practice following a suspension for opioid use. Christopher S. Manfred, M.D., a former anesthesiologist at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, can resume practice after undergoing treatment, according … Continue reading
Posted in Drugs, Health Care
Tagged Christopher S. Manfred, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Lebanon, Opioids
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Oversight Agency Faults How N.H. Accounts for Federal Election Money
A federal oversight agency’s review of how New Hampshire is spending $18 million in federal election money finds that the state, for the most part, follows the rules. But the back-and-forth within the audit illuminates a larger and long-running tension between the … Continue reading
Lyft now offers statewide service in New Hampshire
Lyft is driving into the countryside in an effort to raise ridership and steal market share from rival Uber. The much smaller Lyft announced Thursday that it is offering service to passengers in every corner of 32 U.S. states, now … Continue reading
Dartmouth Seeks to Clarify Stance on Free Speech, Antifa Connection
The back-and-forth between Dartmouth faculty and College President Phil Hanlon continues over the school’s response to comments by Mark Bray. Bray is a faculty member and has been a prominent speaker on the Antifa movement since the clashes in Charlottesville. … Continue reading
N.H. lottery looks to grab piece of Mass. Keno pot
New Hampshire, which already cleans this state’s clock by siphoning away retail sales thanks to its lack of a sales tax, just delivered a one-two punch that landed squarely in Massachusetts’ solar plexus. Designed to take the air out of … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Budgets, Debt/Spending
Tagged Keno, Lottery, Massachusetts, Online Gambling
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A Public Spat, a Political Problem and a Late-Night Car Chase
Rich started the morning by wondering about what issue was going on between NH Political Buzz’s Kimberly Morin and Raymond Buckley, before talking about news surrounding Commissioner of Education Frank Edelblut. | More… | Girard at Large
State committee delays Northern Pass decision until 2018
CONCORD — A state committee won’t make any decision on the proposed Northern Pass project until 2018. The Site Evaluation Committee on Thursday said it was pushing back its Sept. 30 deadline for making a decision on the project. It now … Continue reading
The New Media Militia 