Category Archives: Culture
Ex-scoutmaster indicted for sexual assault
An ex-Scoutmaster was indicted for sexually assaulting four boys during the 1990s, doubling the number of alleged victims that he was initially charged with abusing. Eugene Perreault, 69, of 369 Piscassic Road in Newfields, faces 17 counts of aggravated felonious … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Culture, Union Leader
Tagged Boy Scouts, Eugene Perreault, Sexual Assault
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New Hampshire Casino Bill Pecked to Bits in the House
Things did not begin auspiciously for the bill’s hearing at a meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee, as evidenced by the presence of the Casino Free New Hampshire group hosting a pre-hearing anti-gambling news conference in the lobby. … Continue reading
Protest against Planned Parenthood Saturday, April 29
[A] previous email incorrectly had two dates for our protest. The correct date is April 29. We apologize for the confusion. For more details visit protestpp.com, or share the event flyer. You can also RSVP on our Facebook Event Page. | … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Culture, Events, New Hampshire News
Tagged NHRTL, Planned Parenthood
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Sanborn Regional High School: Netflix Series Romanticizes Suicide
Counselors at Sanborn Regional High School are concerned by a recently-released Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why,” and sent out a newsletter to parents and guardians about it Tuesday. “The Sanborn School Counseling team wants to make you aware of the … Continue reading
Posted in Around New England, Culture, New Hampshire News
Tagged Eagle-Tribune, Kingston, Netflix, Sanborn Regional High School
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“Planned Bullyhood” Author Runs for Congress From Georgia
Out of the corner of my eye, I’m seeing coverage of a special election in Georgia to fill a Congressional seat. There will be a runoff on June 20 between a well-funded Democrat and a Republican whose name rings a … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Culture, Leaven for the Loaf, National News
Tagged Congress, Georgia, Karen Handel, Planned Bullyhood, Susan G. Komen
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Manchester schools settle discrimination suit
So a Sudanese Kid’s family gets $150K because hearings held after he assaulted someone were conducted in English? In May 2014, Akot’s father, Khamis Akot, filed a complaint with the federal Office of Civil Rights claiming that although the district … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, New Hampshire News, Union Leader
Tagged Discimmination, Manchester, Sudan
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Leaven for the Loaf Turns Five
Five years ago today, I put up the first post on Leaven for the Loaf. Pro-life issues in New Hampshire seemed like a tiny niche for a blog, but I plunged in anyway. Thank you for plunging in with me. … Continue reading
Will The March for Science Include All Science?
From the event’s web site: “We unite as a diverse, nonpartisan group to call for science that upholds the common good and for political leaders and policy makers to enact evidence-based policies in the public interest.” Okay, then – how … Continue reading
Posted in Abortion, Culture, Health Care, Leaven for the Loaf, Local NH Politics
Tagged Ellen Kolb, March for Science
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Pope Francis Dismisses Prominent New Hampshire Priest
“On February 28, 2017, Pope Francis decreed Edward J. Arsenault dismissed from the clerical state and dispensed him from all obligations subsequent to sacred ordination, including that of celibacy,” the Diocese of Manchester said in a statement last week as reported … Continue reading
Dr. Joe Hannon and the Needle Exchange Program
Rich spoke to Dr. Joe Hannon, who came on the show in support of Senate Bill 234, otherwise known as the Needle Exchange Program. Dr. Hannon, who struggled with substance abuse as a teenager, explained what the bill does, misconceptions … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Drugs, Girard At Large, Health Care
Tagged Dr. Joe Hannon, Needle Exchange, SB234
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The New Media Militia 