Local voices chime in on a variety of topics.
Jon and I had finished volunteering at the food bank and were driving back to the church to meet up with our prayer circle when the call came in.
In continuing efforts to advocate for withdrawing Auburn’s partnership with ICE, residents push for clarification and scope of work. Urging that public safety and trust needs to be a priority for the Police Commission and the chief of police, a committee of Auburn residents form a culture of neighborly love and steadfast dedication to the heart and soul of what makes Auburn one of the best places to live in the Granite State.
On environmental protection and land conservation it’s obvious this is not Teddy Roosevelt’s Republican Party, or even Richard Nixon’s, but the paint bill was bipartisan and had industry support for a reason. Unless you’re brainwashed by think-tank ideology (or prone to cravenly pandering to a “Don’t Tread on Me” base), it’s easy to see that a stewardship fee is, quite literally, a very small price to pay for a less-toxic environment.
There’s a phrase I learned in recovery that advises expectations are just delayed disappointments. Which I find very helpful. Don’t have expectations of other people’s behaviors, success or failures. Be supportive but have strong boundaries. And realize their journey is their own. Not what you might hope, pray or expect it to be.
We were also attending the comedy show “Smiles for 26.2 Miles” at The Strange Brew Tavern that night—I had also written a piece about the event for the Ink Link—which left Paige and I with roughly three hours to saddle up to some barstools and celebrate my birthday at the place where I should rightfully receive my mail.
I first met the woman who was going to change my life forever in early summer 2004. I had recently discovered a wonderful hobby, Letterboxing, and went to a gathering to meet other “‘boxers”. Judy was pretty new to the hobby herself and attended the same gathering. Letterboxing is a fantastic, truly one size fits all hobby.
Since President Trump signed his signature tax cut law, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), last year, the impact of changes to health care under the new law has contributed to a growing chorus of lawmakers calling for increased affordability.
Ever since Hunt Pool was filled in 2025, many residents have reached out to me asking what can be done for families in Center City (Ward 5) to maintain access to a free, safe, and family-oriented pool. While I continue working with Parks & Rec and our Mayor on a long-term plan to replace Hunt Pool, a temporary solution came to mind that could help address the gap in the meantime.
Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans promised to bring down the cost of gas.
They lied.
When my aunt was diagnosed with cancer it turned our whole family upside-down. My mom, who is very close with her sister, has moved in to give her the support she needs, and I have started working remotely so I could be there to help with her day-to-day care and help transportation to and from appointments.