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I want to pitch in, but don’t know where to get started…

Volunteering is the lifeblood of any nonprofit. And I will say that we are blessed to live in a community where the spirit of volunteerism is alive and well. In fact, just at United Way we have hundreds of active volunteers logging thousands of hours in service to our community. They do ...

Our long-term care system is on the brink of disaster if we continue unchecked

As of December 15 data, 59.2% of New Hampshire nursing homes were experiencing a nursing staff shortage, the nation’ second-worst crisis. Compare that to Massachusetts, doing 5th-best among states with just 9.3% of facilities reporting such a shortage, and you can understand why Nashua ...

Donald Trump: Why not president for life?

Using the Peru governance model, former President Donald Trump on December 3 called for “the termination of all rules, regulations, and articles, even those found in the Constitution,” because his fragile ego cannot admit he lost an election. The Constitution Terminator might have inspired ...

There will at least be a special candy jar just for the grandkids

Parents have to balance a challenging set of responsibilities as they raise their children. They have to be loving but firm, set boundaries while remaining flexible, and encourage the consumption of fruits and vegetables while still making allowances for dessert. Grandparents, on the other ...

New beginning ‘on my own’ prompts need for household items

“Standing alone doesn’t mean I’m alone…it means I’m strong enough to handle things all by myself”. While this inspirational quote found on line definitely has merit, helping hands and support from others is often a godsend, especially when change is intertwined with new ...