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

Manchester Bitcoin Vending Machine Adds DASH, Making NH #1 For DASH Vending

With all the Bitcoin drama going on, it’s easy to get distracted from what is important. What is important, whether Bitcoin stays on top or not, is the idea of cryptocurrency, of which Bitcoin was the first. While I personally believe … Continue reading

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Memorials promote ‘white heterosexual male supremacy,’ profs claim

Public museums and memorials serve our nation’s “foundational commitments to white heterosexual male supremacy,” according to two Texas A&M University professors. Tasha N. Dubriwny and Kristan Poirot, both of whom teach Women’s Studies at TAMU, advanced the claim in a July 12 article in … Continue reading

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Judge denies trooper Flynn’s motion to dismiss assault charges

NASHUA, N.H. (AP) — A judge has denied a Massachusetts State Police trooper’s motion to dismiss charges accusing him of beating a suspect in New Hampshire last year. The Telegraph of Nashua reports Judge Charles Temple filed his ruling late … Continue reading

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Donna Green: Behind the Scenes of Policy Committee

As the assigned school board head of Timberlane’s Policy Standing Committee, I have been trying to hold summer meetings.  Policy formation is one of the principal duties of the School Board, yet the established schedule of Policy Committee meetings is … Continue reading

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So It’s OK to Ignore Trump’s Politics If it Can Help You Sell More Doughnuts?

Meredith couple brings doughnuts to White House Take part in Trump’s ‘Made in America’ event When Rob and Jessica Stevens were notified last Friday that their Meredith-based Cider Bellies Doughnuts would represent New Hampshire as part of a “Made In … Continue reading

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Rockingham Dems host talk Tonight on How All They Have is Hating Trump

Yes, I made the title more honest because lord knows they won’t. Also, make sure to wear your red handmaid burka and bring some accelerant. (You may suddenly feel the urge to burn some private property as a demonstration of resistance … Continue reading

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More NH Mayors Commit to Meaningless Paris Agreement Gesture

So will their towns be burning more coal or writing checks to Turkey and the UN? Today, the Conservation League and the New Hampshire chapter of the Sierra Club will host a roundtable featuring New Hampshire mayors or their representatives who … Continue reading

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NH Resident banned from owning firearms pleads guilty to gun charges

Acting United States Attorney John J. Farley announced Monday that New Hampshire resident Jody Swett pleaded guilty to possessing multiple firearms and ammunition, violating a judge’s orders. According to court documents, Swett pleaded guilty to domestic violence charges back in … Continue reading

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On Upcoming Local Elections

At this moment, the Secretary of State’s web site lists six special elections coming up. One will be over by the time this is posted (you won’t be shocked to hear from me that a Democrat won a seat for a Concord … Continue reading

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Girard at Large On Air News Read for July 19, 2017

Hot in the city.  The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.  Stupid is as stupid does.  The list of music and movie titles, quotes and clichés about last night’s meeting of the Manchester Board of Mayor and Aldermen could go … Continue reading

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