Heat exhaustion vs. heat stroke: What to do and when to get help

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As temperatures rise, it’s important to understand the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Both are serious conditions resulting from exposure to high temperatures and can lead to severe complications if not addressed quickly. In this article, we’ll discuss the differences between heat exhaustion and heat stroke, their dangers, treatment options, and ways to stay safe during hot weather. 

Do political parties add to divisiveness?

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In following the 2024 presidential campaign, I find myself longing for the days when those seeking political office talked more about the issues than trying to score political points by pointing out the personal imperfections – most of the time some character flaw rather than their abilities – of their opponents, or worse that of their opponents families. I remember when people debated issues, didn’t yell or act hateful, maybe disagreed but respected the other, and when “politician” wasn’t seen as a bad word

September is centennial of the birth of New Hampshire author Grace Metalious

read more…: September is centennial of the birth of New Hampshire author Grace Metalious

Indian summer is like a woman. Ripe, highly passionate, but fickle, she comes and goes as she pleases…” Such is the opening line of Peyton Place, the controversial novel published in 1956 that eventually sold 20 million copies, was turned into a sanitized 1957 major movie that garnered nine Academy Award nominations, and  became a prime-time soap opera that ran for 524 episodes and debuted both Mia Farrow and Ryan O’Neal.

It’s time to go, Joe

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As I watched President Joe Biden’s atrocious performance in the now-infamous June 27 debate with former-president Donald Trump, I was reminded of a time in the late ’90s when I was driving to visit a friend in Jersey City and got hopelessly lost in the city. 

Legislature passes bills to fund legal settlements, retirement system, and transportation while altering housing and child care laws

read more…: Legislature passes bills to fund legal settlements, retirement system, and transportation while altering housing and child care laws

New Hampshire’s 2024 legislative session resulted in key policy changes and investments proposed by the State Legislature. Although several have already been signed, many of these bills still await consideration by the Governor. While 2024 was not a State Budget year for the Legislature, available surplus funds, flexible American Rescue Plan Act dollarsand other federal resources, and borrowed money for capital projects resulted in initiatives that, if approved, would include significant investments. 

The Soapbox: Social Security is on the ballot. Trump wants to cut it.

read more…: The Soapbox: Social Security is on the ballot. Trump wants to cut it.

Like many Granite Staters, I’ve worked hard and paid for decades into Social Security and Medicare. I earned these benefits and I’ll count on them in my retirement. But let’s be clear: Social Security and Medicare are under attack by Donald Trump and the extreme MAGA Republicans who are threatening to slash them.

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