Category Archives: Local NH Politics

New Hampshire Man Sentenced for Laundering Proceeds from the Illegal Sale of Marijuana

BOSTON – A New Hampshire man was sentenced Friday, Aug. 11, 2017, in federal court in Boston for laundering the proceeds from illegal marijuana sales. Douglas Mercier, 49, of Pelham, N.H., was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Mark … Continue reading

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‘Anonymous Tip’ Leads To Capture Of Fugitive Sex Offender From NH

CONCORD, NH — Another New Hampshire Fugitive of the Week was captured this weekend due to a tip from the public, according to Brandon Wilson of the U.S. Marshals Service. Christopher Michael Smith, 45, was arrested without incident by members of … Continue reading

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White Supremacist Leader in Charlottesville Jason Kessler Was Obama Supporter – Occupy Protester

White supremacist and ‘Unite the Right’ leader, Jason Kessler, was once reportedly a supporter a former President Obama and the Occupy movement. According to the Southern Poverty Law Center (an organization that is certainly no friend to Conservatives), Kessler revealed his political … Continue reading

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Good Food for a Good Cause

From the St. Gianna’s Place web site, as the agency moves closer to purchasing a building that will become a safe harbor for pregnant women in need of housing: St. Thomas Aquinas parish in Derry, NH is hosting a spaghetti-dinner … Continue reading

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Net Roots Nation: Democrats Shouting Down White Democrats

Nobody was saying a thing about Evans’ policies, voting record or insufficiently progressive positions. The chants were all about “Support Black Women.” In case you haven’t picked up on this yet, Evans is white and one of her opponents in … Continue reading

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Former US Senators from New Hampshire don’t get to decide

I am getting the impression that we could be at Nov 7, 2020 and the No-Trumpers like (Gordon)Humphrey will have steam coming out of their ears.  Gordon needs to understand that millions of his countrymen cast their votes for him and … Continue reading

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Reminder: Listen Live on Girard at Large

JUst a reminder that this morning from 6-9 am Eastern Time I will be guest-hosting the Girard at Large Radio Program on 90.7 FM, WLMW. Susan Olsen and Bob Clegg are along for the ride with Guests Eva Castillo-Turgeon (The ins-and-outs of … Continue reading

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Man Found Dead Aboard Fishing Boat Docked in New Hampshire

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire authorities are investigating the death of a Maine man found aboard a fishing boat in Portsmouth. The Marine Patrol unit of the New Hampshire State Police says the body of 29-year-old Seth Caron of Brunswick, Maine, was found … Continue reading

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Claremont assistant mayor steps down

CLAREMONT – City councilors plan to appoint a new assistant mayor on or before their Sept. 20 meeting, Mayor Charlene Lovett said Friday. Victor Bergeron, who has been assistant mayor for the past eight years, announced his resignation Wednesday. “This … Continue reading

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Why Albany NH Struggles: Most of the Town is Federal Land

ALBANY — While the White Mountain National Forest brings thousands of recreation-minded visitors to the area each year, hosting the forest isn’t always fun for the small town of Albany. Albany selectmen say the town has gotten overwhelmed by the … Continue reading

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