Sedate me until the election ends

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But we, liberals and conservatives alike, should never dehumanize each other. We need to keep in mind—regardless of the result on Tuesday, or Wednesday morning, or two weeks from Tuesday when all of the votes are finally counted—that ideological differences don’t make us enemies, at least not in a democracy. 

The Soapbox: Why Kelly Ayotte has my vote

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We are fortunate to live in a state that seems to make a top ten list with each new survey that’s published. This is no coincidence. After 8 years of successes under Governor Chris Sununu, Kelly has pledged to continue to build upon this record of achievement and take New Hampshire to the next level. She has the background, the skills, and the ability to bring people together and do just that. 

Service Credit Union has 1,000 ‘Stay Warm Bags’ available for nonprofits

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Every fall, the credit union allows New Hampshire nonprofits to request up to 300 “Stay Warm” bags, each filled with a blanket, hat, scarf and gloves to distribute to any individuals who may need them. Now in its fifth year, Service Credit Union has raised the total amount of available bags to 7,000 to help fill the needs of its community partners. Currently, just under 1,000 bags remain to be claimed by nonprofits.

The Soapbox: Pitfalls of prediction – for candidates and the country

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Christmas is two months away as I write this. When the holiday nears, many children, excited with anticipation, will pick up a box from underneath their tree and shake it to arrive at their best guess at what’s inside. As wishful thinking is human nature, many a child will joyously decide it’s exactly what they want and will later have to conquer their disappointment when it turns out to be a sweater. (Mom, if you’re reading this, I promise I liked the sweater you got me last Christmas.)