City residents have questions about proposed sale, zoning of former YDC property

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Some wanted the Sununu Youth Services Center  (SYSC) property to remain as it is, others wanted it to feature starter and smaller homes for seniors, still others complained River Road couldn’t take any more traffic and others wanted to know how the state could sell the property, given covenants on it.

Commentary: ‘What a mess we’ve made’

read more…: Commentary: ‘What a mess we’ve made’

I wish I could blame congressional Republicans or congressional Democrats for the government shutdown, now in its third week.

The Weekender, Oct. 16-19: Girl Halloween, Budweiser Food Truck Fest, People’s Pub Night + more

read more…: The Weekender, Oct. 16-19: Girl Halloween, Budweiser Food Truck Fest, People’s Pub Night + more

What a spooktacular time to be alive! On tap for this weekend is a frightfully freaky selection of events serving up a haunting host of activities to prepare you for the upcoming Hallo-weekend. You’re sure to be primed for the pumpkin season if you choose to participate. So, what are you waiting for?! Check out our weekend round-up below. If you’re not too scared, that is…

Nov. 8: Liberty House to host 11th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast at LaBelle Winery

read more…: Nov. 8: Liberty House to host 11th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast at LaBelle Winery

Liberty House will host its 11th annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Saturday, November 8, at LaBelle Winery in Derry.

The Soapbox: In midst of housing crisis, GOP proposed cuts to vital funding is alarming

read more…: The Soapbox: In midst of housing crisis, GOP proposed cuts to vital funding is alarming

The federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program has helped our city tackle this crisis head-on. Its funds have been used to develop 161 affordable housing units for low- and moderate-income families, while also allowing the city to serve over 20,000 Granite Staters. Federal programs like this one can go a long way in helping meet our community’s needs.    

Unfortunately, Republicans have very different plans for the program. The GOP-controlled Senate is gearing up to slash CDBG funding by $200 million. Trump has even gone a step further by proposing its complete elimination.

Stepping into the world of quilting

read more…: Stepping into the world of quilting

It turns out there are over nine-million quilters in North America, and the sewing and quilting industry is estimated to be over $5.9 billion annually, with an expected 6.7% growth in the next six years.

Attacking free speech

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The shooting death of Charlie Kirk on September 10th has created a range of emotions from people who either liked – or disagreed but respected – him and from those who did not particularly like him. Like him or not, the massive effect he had on people as well as the increased engagement and boldness because of his death cannot be denied. 

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