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33 programs, 26 agencies, $1.1M for the community from United Way and YOU!

Every three years I have the great honor of participating in our tri-annual grant making cycle at United Way. This process, which is led by my colleague Liz Fitzgerald, and our Community Investment Chair Jay Dinkel, is both gratifying and humbling. Jay and Liz work together with different ...

The importance of psychological safety when we come together

In the many post-election articles, analyses, and opinion pieces I have read since November 8th, I have not seen much discussion about the importance of coming together. Not just coming together in politics, but coming together as families, as communities, and as a society. Being accepting of ...

Doggie coat collection at Lucky Dog Resale Shop

2016 marks the seventh year this nonprofit 501©(3), part of the nonprofit ‘Tails To Freedom’ vision, is collecting Doggie Coats for distribution to four-legged family members needing additional warmth. The Lucky Dog shop also gives out bags and cans of pet food when the supply permits to ...

More kitty couch time for me, which I don’t mind

Whenever someone moves away from the family homestead, it’s an adjustment for everyone. The person who has moved out relishes their newfound independence but misses the rest of the family, and those who remain at the family homestead are glad that it’s a little easier to get a hot shower ...

A world- and life-changing act in 1941

EDITOR’S NOTE: To readers: If you are reading this Saturday or first thing Sunday morning, there will be a Pearl Harbor memorial service at 9 a.m. Sunday in front of Bicentennial Park, next to the Main Street Bridge. All are invited to attend. ••• Sure, the radio reports, ...

New Hampshire needs fresh leadership

The Secretary of State in New Hampshire is obligated to maintain and improve our democracy for Granite Staters. I’m running to be your next Secretary of State to ensure that our elections are secure, fair, and as efficient as possible. As a former elected official who chaired the Election Law ...