10 NH utility ratepayer resolutions for 2019
read more…: 10 NH utility ratepayer resolutions for 2019Happy New Year! Here are 10 great ideas for 2019, for those who care about the plight of New Hampshire’s residential utility customers.
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VIDEO: Celebrity Deaths 2018
read more…: VIDEO: Celebrity Deaths 2018A annual look back at celebrities who passed in 2018.
Jacob wrestles with God
read more…: Jacob wrestles with GodThis Bible story is the best of all. It tells how God’s chosen people became the greatest nation on earth, and beyond.
Letters: Restaurants serve guests and the community
read more…: Letters: Restaurants serve guests and the communityDid you know that 94 percent of restaurants make charitable contributions? Whether to assist with a crisis, boost a community project or start a charitable program of their own (more on this in a bit), America’s restaurants are there to help by contributing food, donating their time, and writing checks. The charitable giving of America’s restaurants adds up to a staggering $3 billion a year.
Homeless congregate on Elm Street, Manchester Police hands tied
read more…: Homeless congregate on Elm Street, Manchester Police hands tiedSo here’s my problem: I pay rent to have a place to work in our beautiful downtown. That rent pays property taxes. My landlord has invested and risked a tremendous amount of money to renovate and operate my location. I pay property taxes and vehicle registration. The city and state fund homeless shelters to keep people off the streets, and jails and prisons for the rest.
Of bad Karma and really solving homelessness in our city
read more…: Of bad Karma and really solving homelessness in our citySeeing the homeless camping outside my downtown office inspired me to look for a bright idea. I think I found it.
Manchester Proud: Championing Student Success, with your help
read more…: Manchester Proud: Championing Student Success, with your helpOverall, Manchester Proud wants to make Manchester schools the highlight of our city and they need our help. They want to collaborate with all community members and make sure that everyone’s voice is being heard. They are also looking for anyone who would like to volunteer to help out in any way.
Racism: The hidden sin that infects us all
read more…: Racism: The hidden sin that infects us allIf you’re an American, chances are, you’ll find out that you have some racist biases in you that you may not be aware of.
‘It’s A Wonderful Life’: Holiday classic, and Jimmy Stewart at his best
read more…: ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’: Holiday classic, and Jimmy Stewart at his bestAs a fan of classic film, I must confess that I have never seen It’s a Wonderful Life until researching for this article. Of course, as we all have, I’ve seen the advertisements for the film during the typical holiday line-up, but had no desire to actually watch it.
This carpetbagger knows his place: The West Side
read more…: This carpetbagger knows his place: The West SideI see oak and orange lights, frothy pints of beer, live music and fat burgers. I hear Van Morrison howling below a good conversation, a glass of wine, a crystal smile, and I think to myself, yes, it was a good night on the West Side.