Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald

About Steve Mac Donald

Husband, Dad, Dog Lover, Blogger, (sometimes) Radio Co-Host, Free Speech Facilitator, Climate Denier, Gun Owner, info-junkie, ...

Woman with NH roots living in Guam reacts to North Korea threats

New Hampshire native Megan Buttiglieri moved to Guam over two years ago with her husband who was in the military. The pair divorced shortly after but Buttiglieri said something about Guam made her want to stay. “The people of Guam … Continue reading

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Niche.com: 2017 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in New Hampshire

The 2017 Best Places to Raise a Family ranking provides a comprehensive assessment of key factors that are meaningful for families. This grade takes into account key factors, such as the quality of local schools, safety, affordability, and access to family amenities, … Continue reading

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Woman believed to be smuggling drugs into NH prison

CONCORD — The New Hampshire Department of Corrections is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a woman believed to have brought drugs into the men’s prison. The woman appears to be in her mid-30s, approximately 5-feet, 6-inches tall, weighing between … Continue reading

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Did Conway police hide evidence in assault case?

OSSIPEE — Allegations that Conway police hid an important witness from lawyers defending a Fryeburg, Maine, woman accused of assaulting and threatening an officer were heard in Carroll County Superior Court on Aug. 4. Following an incident that took place … Continue reading

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Insurance Commissioner Sevigny’s “Reinsurance” Plan for Obamacare Isn’t Reinsurance; It’s a Bailout

Health insurers in New Hampshire have requested rate hikes of, in some cases, more than 40 percent for 2018.  In order to mitigate these anticipated increases, Insurance Commissioner Roger Sevigny has proposed what he calls a “reinsurance” program: | More… | … Continue reading

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Social Justice Wardens Tap Fat Shaming for Political Advantage

Fat friends beware. This effort is by far the biggest fraud the Social Justice Stasi has perpetrated. The war on obesity is a face on the left’s totem of horribles. It represents a strain on the healthcare system which to government-first Democrats … Continue reading

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Claremont assistant mayor steps down

CLAREMONT – City councilors plan to appoint a new assistant mayor on or before their Sept. 20 meeting, Mayor Charlene Lovett said Friday. Victor Bergeron, who has been assistant mayor for the past eight years, announced his resignation Wednesday. “This … Continue reading

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Removing govt. interference in trade seems alien to this state rep

An apparent participant in the NH-Canadian Trade Council keeps his promise to return my way and answer questions after the council meeting. ‘ |RidleyReport

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My Fight for Civics Education

Addressing the deplorable condition of civics and history education, the state approved SB 157 last June.  The law “requires students in high school or equivalent to take and pass a government and civics competency assessment as a component of instruction in the … Continue reading

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Vermont Man Held on Bail In Connection to Human Trafficking in New Hampshire

A Vermont man is being held on bail in connection with alleged human trafficking charges in New Hampshire, according to police. Lebanon Police arrested Erik Polson, 72, of Chelsea, Vermont, on Thursday after he traveled to the area to allegedly … Continue reading

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