Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
Plaistow Selectman Charged with DWI After Crash
Selectman Tammy Bergeron was arrested Thursday on a drunken driving charge after an accident on Main Street. Bergeron, 41, of 4 Harmony Way, was charged with DWI and was released on $1,000 personal recognizance bond, according to Police Chief Kathleen … Continue reading
Sununu Remains Positive About Budget Process
Governor Chris Sununu says he is optimistic about the state budget writing process, despite the recent failure by House Republicans to pass their version of the spending plan. Earlier this week, conservative Republicans in the House refused to sign off … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Debt/Spending, Legislation, Local NH Politics
Tagged Chris Sununu, NHPR
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Blog newsletter launching soon; sign up now!
A bit of spring housekeeping here: I’m excited to announce that I’ll be launching a monthly newsletter soon for the blog’s readers. It’ll include exclusive posts, reports, and photos from my travels from parish to State House to trails (and … Continue reading
Greg Spero to Lead Board at Timberlane School Board
The Timberlane Regional School Board convened Thursday night for the first time since the election, welcoming two new members whose votes tipped the scales in a 5-4 decision to choose a new chairman. The board’s new leader, Chairman Greg Spero … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Eagle-Tribune, School Board, Timberlane
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Former School Board Member Pleads Guilty to Secretly Filming Girlfriend and Her Daughter
A former Manchester school board member will spend four months in jail after pleading guilty to covertly filming his girlfriend and her daughter in their home, authorities said. Jason Cooper, who served on the school board for a single year … Continue reading
The Campus Rape Frenzy
Rich spoke to Stuart Taylor, Jr., who is the author of THE CAMPUS RAPE FRENZY. They discussed how the Obama Administration reacted to allegations of assault on college campuses and the Trump Administration’s subsequent silence on the issue. They talked … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, Girard At Large
Tagged Jr., Rape Culture, Stuart Taylor
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Three Queens Men Arrested in New Hampshire
Not her Majesty’s men, but men from Queens. Three men from Queens were picked up in New Hampshire earlier this week for allegedly hoarding thousands of dollars worth of stolen merchandise and marijuana, according to a news report. Arturo Fabian Pineda-Otero, 30, … Continue reading
Syrian Refugee in NH Blasts Assad for Chemical Attack
Syrian refugees in the United States say they are horrified by the grim images showing the aftermath of a suspected chemical weapons attack in their home country that killed more than 80 people, including at least 27 children. “It’s extreme,” … Continue reading
Posted in National News, New Hampshire News
Tagged Chemical Weapons, NECN, Refugee, Syria
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O’Brien Led Meetings of Conservative House Members Prior to Budget Defeat
Former New Hampshire House Speaker Bill O’Brien this week led two meetings of between 40 and 50 conservative House members and activists prior to the defeat of the current House leadership’s budget. The Mont Vernon Republican said in an interview … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets, Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Bill O'Brien, Budget, John DiStaso, WMUR
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Planned Parenthood Prevents Welfare Babies
Susan Hocking of Walpole has solved the Welfare problem. Let the government plunder your paycheck to pay for other people to have sex without consequence. (reformatted) There is a bumper sticker that says: “Against Abortion, Don’t Have One.” Good advice. … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, New Hampshire News
Tagged Keene Sentinel, Planned Parenthood, Susan Hocking, Walpole, Welfare
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