Baseball is back, baby
read more…: Baseball is back, babyI presume I can speak on behalf of all Bruins fans when I say that Sunday night’s Game 7 loss to the Florida Panthers in the first round on the playoffs was a real kick in the Richard.
Point of View
Local voices chime in on a variety of topics.
The evolution of a logo – and how to represent the autism spectrum
read more…: The evolution of a logo – and how to represent the autism spectrumWhen brainstorming a logo for this column, I thought of phrases like “Solving the puzzle” or “Missing pieces.” I immediately thought of the single, multicolored puzzle piece which has historically been an established symbol when talking about issues related to autism.
Symphony NH Celebrates 100 years
read more…: Symphony NH Celebrates 100 yearsSymphony NH, which performed its first concert on April 29, 1923, celebrated its anniversary with a performance exactly to the day one hundred years later, April 29, 2023. The two years of planning leading up to this anniversary event included working through pandemic obstacles. The result was an outstanding concert, played to a full house.
What to do in the Queen City (this week and beyond)
read more…: What to do in the Queen City (this week and beyond)I love living in the city because there is always so much to do. And living in the north makes this time of year through the fall an especially great time for us to come out and celebrate at the many events in our city.
Safe spaces are a lot of work
read more…: Safe spaces are a lot of workIt occurred to me during one of these sessions recently – me there with a nice cup of steaming coffee, dog at my feet, half a dozen kids screaming their lungs out in my backyard – that we’ve become that house.
I’ve got my smart phone, I’ve got some Velcro; which body part should I attach my phone to?
read more…: I’ve got my smart phone, I’ve got some Velcro; which body part should I attach my phone to?Am I the only person who doesn’t have their cell phone by their side to immediately respond to messages, especially text messages?
Want cheaper electricity? Let’s get Manchester onto community power
read more…: Want cheaper electricity? Let’s get Manchester onto community powerThanks to a state law passed in 2019, municipalities like Manchester are allowed to purchase energy directly from wholesale electricity suppliers in search of the lowest price possible for their residents. We already have two great local examples to follow: the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire (CPCNH) and Keene Community Power (KCP).
The Soapbox: My wish is for a return to pride in the U.S.A.
read more…: The Soapbox: My wish is for a return to pride in the U.S.A.When I was a kid the veterans were coming home after serving in World War II. They started families, built houses, bought cars, and made our economy boom. It was a great time to be an American. They had just conquered a dictator who tried to take over the world, killing millions of innocent people in the process. We were proud of our country then. President Kennedy said “Don’t ask what your country can do for you. Ask what you can do for your country.”
The clown car stops at The Capitol
read more…: The clown car stops at The CapitolAs a public school educator and a parent whose children attended public schools, I would like to take this opportunity
The Soapbox: What will be your legacy?
read more…: The Soapbox: What will be your legacy?As long as I can remember, my mother impressed upon me the importance of daily prayer and making sure that God was a part of my life. Now that I am older, I am not sure that I can think of traversing through life any other way.