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Bitcoin: Who’s been the best predictor of crypto prices, for the longest time?

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Portsmouth Air BnB Renter Should Say They are “Domiciled” for Voting Purposes

The city of Portsmouth, New Hampshire has denied a couple the right to rent a property they own on Air BnB. Matthew Beebe and Barbara Jenny bought the home next to theirs for their Daughter who travels and planned to use short-term rentals until her … Continue reading

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Alicia Neely Gets Her Job Back

Update to Kimberly Morin’s October 31 post on the Grok: Alicia Neely has been reinstated to her job at the Sununu Youth Center. The formal announcement from Governor Sununu does not indicate if she’ll get back pay. See Morin’s October 25 post … Continue reading

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Billboards dark, arrest warrant out for Michael Gill

All of Michael Gill’s “The Mortgage Specialist” billboards now appear to have gone dark. Rockingham County Sheriff deputies have a warrant for his arrest in hand. And Gill’s latest focus seems to be on winning over President Trump’s pick for … Continue reading

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Timberlane Budget Committee Tells Metzler to Cut Spending

In an astonishing turn of events, the Timberlane Budget Committee voted tonight to instruct Dr. Metzler to cut $5.5 million from the next budget draft.  The superintendent has been instructed to return with a $69.6 million draft II budget. The first … Continue reading

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How About Next Year NH Democrats Call it the Weiner-Weinstein Dinner?

I guess the New Hampshire Democrat Party is going to meet on December 2nd to discuss changing the name of their Jefferson-Jackson Kennedy-Clinton biggest annual fundraising dinner. I’m not sure why. JFK and WJC are perfect examples of Democrat priorities and politics then and now. … Continue reading

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Is It Time for Some New Trolls?

The moderators at Granite Grok have allowed trolls to gum up the works of the comments section for a long time. These trolls have a pattern of behavior which is easy to see. It is tedious, repetitive, repetitive, and repetitive. The … Continue reading

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New consumer scam leverages fake law enforcement threat

CONCORD, NH – The U.S. Marshals are alerting the public of several nationwide imposter scams involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers, or other law enforcement officials. They are urging people to report the calls not only to their local … Continue reading

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N.H. Officials Likely to Opt Out of National First Responder Network

he First Responder Network Authority, or FirstNet, is a federal program created by Congress in 2012 in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Police and fire departments were unable to communicate with each other that morning over incompatible radio systems. The … Continue reading

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SAU 55: Timberlane is the poster child for fiscal irresponsibility

In yet more demonstration of a completely tone deaf school district management “team,” Timberlane’s draft one budget is asking for a $3.4 million INCREASE. We’re looking at the staggering ask of $75.1 million, up $3.347 million in one year. (Enrollment … Continue reading

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