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Looking back at the slang we have used over the years…

We’ve all used them. Some more than others. Some made sense, some did not. Some were generational, some withstood the test of time. I’m talking about slang words. It’s mostly a mystery where slang originates. Is it geographic? Indigenous? Made up on the fly? One thing is for sure. If ...

Spending without accountability: New Hampshire taxpayers deserve much better

Can we agree that when the government spends our money, it should do so responsibly? If so, then the reckless action taken by some of our state senators last week should be setting off alarms, regardless of your political leanings. On May 26, all five Republicans on the Senate Finance ...

Does systemic racism exist in New Hampshire?

According to Republican leaders in Concord, systemic racism does not exist in New Hampshire and talk of it should be banned in our schools, state agencies, and private entities that contract with the state. Even Governor Chris Sununu, who has pledged to veto the so-called “divisive ...

But here’s the thing: There’s no punchline

You may be surprised to hear this, but I am just a little bit awkward around people. If that comes as a shock, you should know that it shocked no one more than me. It’s not a stretch to say that my life was forever changed. The way it started, I’ll never forget: A brisk-yet-surly autumnal ...

COVID-19 has brought a lot of changes into our lives

Over the past year, COVID-19 has put a damper on various milestones and celebrations. Weddings, birthday parties, baby showers and more have had to be canceled, postponed or held online. It’s therefore understandable that our family had rather low expectations for Younger Sister’s college ...

Local yokels

IN A LATTE TROUBLE: A Dover man charged with driving while intoxicated drove his sportscar through the entrance of a Starbucks in Hooksett last Sunday. Well, they do say coffee helps sober you up. EAT IT: Sampling will be returning to Sam’s Club this week. Also returning to Sam’s Club, ...