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Lower property taxes

Many Nashua property owners are in an uproar after seeing how much values have increased, as they fear astronomical tax bills will result. In some cases, individual owners watched their valuations increase by as much as 30 percent. The total valuation in Nashua is estimated to increase by ...

Nation follows our lead

New Hampshire is widely known for its first-in-the-nation presidential primary which takes place once every four years. However, the rest of the nation seems to following the Granite State’s lead in yet another realm of politics: electing women to the U.S. House and Senate. Since Jan. 3, ...

A hero and a patriot

During 60 years in public service, first in the Navy and more recently as a United States senator, John McCain made many sacrifices and did enormous good for us, his fellow Americans. Before passing on to his reward, he rendered one more very great service. He reminded us who we are. McCain, ...

Carefully consider candidates

Why should any member of Congress, of any party or any ideology, have his or her position rated as “safe” or “solid Democratic?” Is anyone is Washington, D.C. really doing such a great job that they do not even deserve competition? Keep in mind, this is a nation that: • is $21 ...

Take care of yard debris

An ordinance under consideration in Nashua could result in fines of up to $1,000 for those who place yard debris – namely grass clippings, leaves and branches – in the street. City leaders have said this ordinance, which still requires final passage by the Board of Aldermen, would merely ...

The ADA catch-22

Shutting down seven of a Georgia county’s nine election polling places was bound to raise a stink. Perhaps the outside consultant who recommended it ought to take a refresher course in American history. Election officials in Randolph County, Georgia, are between a rock and a hard place. ...