Author Archives: Steve Mac Donald
Is Brine Better or Worse for De-Icing New Hampshire Roads?
There is a debate in New Hampshire and other states about using liquefied road-clearing materials like brine instead of rock salt. Brine works quicker and is more effective at preventing ice. Brine can, therefore, make roads safer. However, brine also causes … Continue reading
Where Does NHDP Chairman Ray Buckley Fit In With DNC Reform?
I tried not to laugh out loud. I really did. After an unsuccessful run for chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Ray Buckley wants to change the way the national party does its elections–yet how much influence and power he … Continue reading
Posted in Democrats, National Politics & Policy, New Hampshire News
Tagged DNC, NH Journal, NHpolitics, Ray Buckley
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Dan Itse: Christianity is not Socialism
First, NO Christianity is not socialist. It is based entirely upon personal responsibility. While first century Christians often lived in a communal manner, it was voluntary. Socialism and communism are never voluntary. Keep reading… | GraniteGrok
Man Charged with Using Fake ID to Obtain New Hampshire Driver’s License
SALEM, N.H. — A Lawrence man, who allegedly used a fake identification card to obtain a New Hampshire driver’s license, was arrested Friday morning and may face deportation to the Dominican Republic. Jose Pimentel-Gonzalez, 41, refused bail and is being … Continue reading
Dave Boutin Considers Running for His Old State Senate Seat
Two prominent Manchester-area residents said Friday they are considering running for the New Hampshire Senate seat vacated by the sudden death of Scott McGilvray last month. Both David Boutin, the Hooksett Republican who held the seat for seven years, and … Continue reading
Posted in Elections, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Dave Boutin, Elections, NHpolitics, Scott McGilvray, State Senate
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Henniker Selectboard Chair Kris Blomback in Hot Water
Blomback later added: “If I had to do this all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing … I’m trying to move the town forward, move economic development forward, and if people have an issue with how the select board … Continue reading
Posted in Local NH Politics, New Hampshire News
Tagged Concord Monitor, Henniker, Kris Blomback, New England College
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Shawn Jasper’s Hypocrisy on Full-Day Kindergarten
Speaker of the House Shawn Jasper doesn’t think that full-day kindergarten is a good idea because, get this, it expands government… But, Jasper just last year cast the deciding vote to prevent the State’s Obamacare Medicaid Expansion from being tied … Continue reading
Posted in Ed Mosca Blog, Legislation
Tagged Kindergarten, Medicaid Expansion, Shawn Jasper
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French Parent Company to Sell off Stonyfield Farm
Global Giant to sell off the New Hampshire dairy farm to avoid regulators concerns over a dairy monopoly. As part of the agreement in principle, in order to facilitate the prompt closing of the WhiteWave acquisition, Danone has decided to … Continue reading
US Dept. of Energy bans ‘Climate Change’ From All Communications
Rick Perry’s Department of Energy is making some changes (too good not to share). A supervisor at the Energy Department’s international climate office told staff this week not to use the phrases “climate change,” “emissions reduction” or “Paris Agreement” in … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, National News
Tagged Climate, Emissions, Energy, Paris, Rick Perry
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This Week Has Seen Major Setbacks For Eversource, Northern Pass.
The month of March hasn’t been good to Northern Pass and its parent company, Eversource. First, there were the conflicting media reports that its Canadian partner, Hydro-Québec (HQ), isn’t paying for any part of the hydroelectric transmission line in New Hampshire. … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Environment, New Hampshire News
Tagged Eversource, Hydro-Quebec, NH Journal, Northern Pass, PUC
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