Local voices chime in on a variety of topics.
When I felt like I had no one to turn to, basketball got me through it all. It improved my confidence. It made me more assertive but respectful. It showed me the value of hard work and kept me safe from being on the street and stepping out of line. I laser-focused on my love for the game and became better and better over time.
My first attempt at starting an unauthorized Kickball League for The Homeless in Manchester was a tad fruitless (to say the very least), but not without a high degree of verbal gems to lick and consider in the days ahead.
The Governor and The Attorney General’s statements here have expressly criticized these jurors’ actions in a way that could adversely influence not only these particular jurors’ future jury service, but could adversely influence other potential future jurors throughout the state.
There’s a shot in Craig Hanson’s 2000 film “Wonder Boys”[1] that perfectly captures all of the pretentiousness of the literary
O P I N I O N Up on the old dam, the roll of thunder bursts into a flash
The current state of affairs in Manchester is a trashy one. I don’t mean politics. I don’t mean the Department of Public Works. I mean what Mom said: “Pick up after yourself.”
The suite—which accommodates roughly 40 people—was air-conditioned[10] and spacious with modern couches and coffee tables with chips and pastry trays, a big screen television to our right while in front of us, through the window panes, Fenway Park stretched out unfettered by any obstructions, a truly idyllic view.
O P I N I O N THE SOAPBOX Stand up. Speak up. It’s your turn. Alderman Will Stewart hosted
To me, one of the attractions of New Hampshire was the opportunity to support local businesses and communities. I like to believe here in New Hampshire you can choose your own adventure as we have many opportunities. However what happens when your adventure is being threatened; will your neighbors and community support and rally behind you? What if it is your neighbors are causing chaos? What if hate is literally knocking at your door? Then what?
O P I N I O N THE SOAPBOX Stand up. Speak up. It’s your turn. Dear Editor, My name