Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
The Cost of Electricity in NH – TAXES AND OVERHEAD
Sununu says “lots of pieces to the puzzle.” Apparently, he isn’t capable of comprehending when he tells me “not enough transmission lines.” Most of the cost of electricity above 6 cents (at your meter) is the results of meddling by … Continue reading
Posted in Economy/Economics, Energy, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Bill Fortune, Electric Rates, New Hampshire
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Man pleads guilty to role in fentanyl overdose death
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty in New Hampshire federal court to selling fentanyl to a Maine woman who died from an overdose. The U.S. attorney’s office says 23-year-old Dennis Higgins, formerly of Hudson, New Hampshire More… … Continue reading
Twitter Cage Match – James Woods vs. Cecile Richards
Cecile Richards is the President of Planned Parenthood, and on Mother’s Day, she decided to share. Actor and conservative James Woods shared back. Nothing says "I love you, Mom!" like standing up for the right of mothers everywhere to get … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Culture, National News
Tagged Cecile Richards, James Woods, Mother's Day, Planned Parenthood
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Berlin NH welcomes Canadian manufacturing company to Chapman Business Complex
Jacques, the CEO of Deflex Composite, was in Berlin on Friday to celebrate the news that the company, will soon expand to space in the Chapman Business Complex. The remarks, which Jacques made in French that was then translated into … Continue reading
WannaCry Ransomware: What We Know Monday
A ransomware attack that began in Europe on Friday is lingering — and hitting new targets in Japan and China. The WannaCry software has locked thousands of computers in more than 150 countries. Users are confronted with a screen demanding … Continue reading
Posted in Economy/Economics, International News
Tagged NHPR, Ransomware, Wana Decryptor, WanaCry, WannaCrypt, WCry
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Trump takes aim at Black Lives Matter
President Trump took aim at the Black Lives Matter movement and former President Obama Monday, saying ambush-style killings of police last year during tensions in minority communities were “a stain on the very fabric of our society” and that too … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, National News, National Politics & Policy
Tagged Black Lives Matter, Donald Trump, Police
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Merrimack High School K-9 Drug Sweep
I just received this voice mail from the Principal of Merrimack High School. “Good afternoon this is Ken Johnson principal of Merrimack High School. I’m calling to invite you to consult our school or district website for important information about … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Drugs, New Hampshire News
Tagged Drug Sweep, High School, K9, Merrimack
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Demolition of the former Rockingham Park racetrack has begun
SALEM — Demolition of the former Rockingham Park racetrack has begun as the start date for the first round of the Tuscan Village construction project approaches. Removal of the building that once housed the racetrack’s clubhouse, a poker room and … Continue reading
Posted in Economy/Economics, Jobs/Unemployment, Local NH Politics
Tagged Racetrack, Rockingham Park, Salem, Tuscan Village
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President: UNH Will Do More on Diversity
Students at the University of New Hampshire have called for the administration to make several major changes to show its commitment to diversity and its intolerance for racism. The students are asking that the university double its number of students … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, Progressives, Snowflake U, Snowflakes
Tagged Diversity, Inclusive Excellence, SJW, UNH
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NBC Headline Rephrased: Less than 2 of 5 Americans Upset about Trump firing Comey
There is a breathless headline from an NBC Poll just out: NBC/WSJ Poll: Just 29 Percent Approve of Trump’s Firing of James Comey. Now reading that headline you would think that 71 percent disapprove, and I’m sure that’s what NBC … Continue reading
