David Brooks

How to tackle a problem that is literally infinite? Just think – a lot

How do you do your job? This is how Tom Zhang does his: “I just start to think about the question. I walk around the room, maybe outside,” said Zhang, … Full story  

Tom King

Souhegan’s Bill Dod, Alvirne’s Mike Lee never expected to coach high school baseball this long

Here’s a few spring diamond thoughts as we approach the end of May and unofficial beginning of summer, Memorial Day weekend: You may have missed it, but last week coaching … Full story  

Alan Greenwood

Name change can’t disguise level of play

Michael Jordan, Hall of Fame player, underwear salesman and very human NBA owner, is on a mission. His Charlotte franchise, now known as the Bobcats, is seeking to bring back … Full story  

Andrew Smith

Mandarin character sprang from bigoted history

“Iron Man 3” brings us The Mandarin, once the Armored Avenger’s greatest foe in the comics. But the Mandarin on the screen is considerably different than his comic-book counterpart, which … Full story  

Barry Rogoff

A few words about bridge etiquette

Many years ago, I wrote a series of articles about bridge etiquette for the EMBA Quick Trick, which resulted in a “best unit publication” award. I’m not going to repeat … Full story  

Benjamin Garber

You can’t fix everything, but you can listen

The best time to talk about emotions is not when everyone’s emotional. The best time to talk about managing anger and fear, sadness and even joy is when everyone’s calm. … Full story  

Chris Graham

Special Olympic bowlers need candlepin balls to roll in the scores

Candlepin bowling was developed in 1880 in Worcester, Mass., when Billiard & Bowling owner Justin White inadvertently purchased some unconventional-size bowling pins. After making some height and width modifications to … Full story  

Henry Homeyer

Plants that bring color to May

Like most gardeners, I rejoice in spring. New leaves on trees have a special hue; the grass is finally green; flowers of every persuasion are in bloom. The air is … Full story  

Jessie Salisbury

1773 Wilton meetinghouse disaster claimed five lives

For the first residents of our towns, building a meetinghouse was an important step, since it was the center of activities – serving as church, town hall and social center. … Full story  

Joe Konopka

Attacks reveal Democrats’ fears of Ayotte’s rise to prominence

U.S. Sen. Kelly Ayotte is tougher than she looks. The soft-talking legislator has been standing up to a torrent of dubious denunciations with disarming gentleness conveying her logic. Although other … Full story  

Kevin Landrigan

NH casino vote rides on House money

At long last, we have arrived. On Wednesday, the House of Representatives will finally answer the question of whether this is the year for legalizing casino betting in New Hampshire. … Full story  

Tony Paradiso

Markets’ upward movement a definite maybe for second half of 2013

As we approach the year’s midpoint, the equity markets remain on fire – but will economic conditions support further advances in the second half? The answer is a definite maybe, … Full story  

Dean Shalhoup

Nashua history comes to life at Sunday presentation

Have you ever wandered off task and moseyed around downtown, capturing scenes in your mind’s eye and trying to imagine what it would have been like to stand in that … Full story  

George Scione

For Bruins’ defense, good now isn’t good enough

Defense wins championships, huh? That’s what they say at least. Whoever the collective they are, well, they are correct. So with the potential for Dennis Seidenberg, Andrew Ference and Wade … Full story  

Danielle Curtis

In education, money counts: NH’s top schools often have the lowest amounts of poverty

Money isn’t everything. It’s a phrase that applies to many situations in life, whether it’s a parent explaining why they won’t be buying those brand-name jeans, or a mentor encouraging … Full story  

Gary Trahan

When job-hunting and dating, you have to apply yourself

When I got laid off from my position in New York City, I looked at it as an opportunity. I liked my employer very much; at least, I liked the … Full story  

Scott Flegal

Mistrust may make for good business in communications

The late business author and guru Stephen Covey used to talk and write about a concept he called the “speed of trust.” It was his way of describing the impact … Full story  

June Lemen

Mementos make better environment than minimalism

I once had a PTO committee meeting at my house, and one of the members was astounded by the interior. She mentioned how different my house looked from the way … Full story  

Carolyn Maul

Can eating chocolate  be a political statement?

For years, gluten-free has been one of the top U.S. food trends and the subject of much confusion among dieters. But it is GMO awareness that is uniting Americans who … Full story  

Joe Marchilena

Dynamic warm-up could bring a lot less pain

Before I go for a run, I always stretch my hamstrings. Am I hurting my performance? A few weeks ago, I mentioned a couple of studies that would have made … Full story  

Tim Jones

On second thought, roadside camping isn’t so bad

OK, I’ll admit it, I’ve been a bit of an elitist, but I’m working on changing that. Although I’ve done a lot of it over the years, and have almost … Full story  

Doug Webster

April dry conditions increase with temperatures

April 2013 was about as ordinary as it goes for the month, but dry weather became more noticeable later. After a mild but snowy winter, most were happy to see … Full story  

Don Himsel

The Lowell Depot, built in Nashua in 1848, served as community and entertainment venue

Editor’s Note: Imagine Nashua: Then & Now is a weekly photo column by Don Himsel. Each week, he will feature an old photo within a more recent photo and an … Full story  

Mike Morin

My dog raises  my blood pressure

Get a dog, live longer. Everything I read these days points to man’s best friend as a way to lead a healthier, happier life. By now, you know Barbara and … Full story  

Kathleen Palmer

Swing into spring with music, dancing and sweet treats

There’s lots going on in the Nashua area, with music, food and theater. My mom and I combined art and food Monday night at Fody’s Great American Tavern. Jennifer Clement … Full story  

Marc Bouchard

Rice can contain dangerous levels of arsenic that should be considered

Without rice, even the cleverest housewife cannot cook.” – Chinese proverb “Organic rice baby cereal, rice breakfast cereals, brown rice, white rice – new tests by Consumer Reports have found … Full story  

Teresa Santoski

Movies can offer a cathartic cry – or crush you like a bug

Many thanks to all of the readers who reached out via email to offer encouragement and share their appreciation for Tete-a-tete – it means more to me than I can … Full story  

J. Daniel Marr

Court determines degree can be necessary

Employment discrimination claims made because of educational degree requirements will fail if the employer can prove the degree is not pretext for discrimination. Such was the case in the April … Full story  

Gary Vincent

Newspapers face uncertain fate as they struggle to adapt

The only constant in life, everyone learns sooner or later, is change. And with the change in ownership of The Telegraph to the stewardship of Ogden Newspapers, I’ve decided it’s … Full story  

Georgi Hippauf

Boston bombings show resilience of the American people

No matter how well we try to describe the roller-coaster emotions we’ve all felt since the Boston Marathon bombings, words seem inadequate. One of the CBS on-site reporters said, “It’s … Full story