Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
Kelly flexes muscle his first day on the job at White House
“It definitely has the fingerprints of a new sheriff in town,” said Blain Rethmeier, who guided Kelly through the Senate confirmation process for the Homeland Security post. Rethmeier said that what stood out about Kelly during the time they worked … Continue reading
Posted in National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Chief of Staff, Kelly, White House
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Goodbye Teachers, Hello Computers: Thank Common Core And ESSA
Back in 2010 when the New Hampshire State Board of Education adopted Common Core, I warned that this was a set up for failure. Not only would Common Core dumb down our public schools, we’d see other negative changes, including … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Girard At Large
Tagged Ann Marie Banfield, Common Core, Computers, Teachers
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NH man arrested after allegedly trying to meet a 15-year-old for sexual acts
LEBANON — NH man arrested by Lebanon Police on charges of attempted human trafficking of a 15-year-old girl and certain use of prohibited computer services Tuesday afternoon. Richard Byrne, 58, of Newbury, allegedly used Craigslist to meet with what he … Continue reading
Lawmakers reject Ins. Dept. plan to stabilize Obamacare in NH
A plan to prevent the possible collapse of the individual health insurance market in New Hampshire was rejected by a legislative committee on Tuesday, leaving a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the future of coverage for 50,000 Granite State residents. … Continue reading
LACONIA CITY COUNCIL COULD FACE SHAKEUP
The mayor and all six City Council positions will be on the ballot this year. A primary will be held Sept. 12 if any race has more than two candidates. If there are two candidates or fewer for any of … Continue reading
PFCs Targeted In New Hampshire Legislation
After months of wrangling in the legislature, New Hampshire officials approved three water laws this month. Two of the laws tackle the issue of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), a persistent challenge for New Hampshire water managers, according to New Hampshire Public Radio. A third … Continue reading
Hanover Seizes Land From Longtime Resident
Hanover has seized three properties from a longtime resident, David Vincelette, after he failed to pay taxes dating back to 2014. Vincelette is a well known figure in Hanover, and there’s been long-running tension between him and the town. His land … Continue reading
Will “Smart” Cities Lead to Surveilled Education and Social Control?
Ever wonder what they mean when they say ‘smart city’? It is likely that there are many things in your town’s master plan that aspire to this, and you need to know. “A growing number of metropolitan areas are being … Continue reading
Speaking out on VA conditions: ‘We have been fighting for a long time’
Over 180 veterans attended the meeting at Sweeney Post Manchester, hosted by several of the medical center’s own doctors whose allegations were the basis for a Boston Globe Spotlight report. Also present was their attorney, Andrea Amodeo-Vickery. | More… | … Continue reading
Littleton NH Swastika lawsuit survives motion to dismiss
“…while agreeing with Ferrier that “speech of public concern is afforded significant protection” under law, MacLeod nonetheless noted that “published defamatory falsehoods regarding a private individual are not without consequence merely because they involve matters of interest to the public.” … Continue reading
The New Media Militia 