Opinion
Opinion: Time to close the greyhound gambling loophole
By CAREY THEIL
Carey Theil is the executive director of GREY2K USA. In the coming weeks, the New Hampshire House will vote on a bill to phase out remote betting on greyhound races. SB 363, which has already been unanimously approved by the State senate, deserves a...
Letter: Warner shows commitment to community
The coverage of the Warner town meeting was welcome, but the tone of the article suggested that the meeting was contentious. Warner town government has gone through some tough times this past year - we had two select people resign and ended up in...
Letter: Thank you, Warner
Thank you to the 100+ concerned voters that supported the amended warrant article calling for the rail trail organization to conduct an environmental review of the entire 12.9 miles of their proposed trail along the pristine Warner River. Even though...
Letter: Support our community public schools
Community public schools are of the community, acting as the hub of student life and a source of local pride. Community public schools are by citizens of the community paying taxes to foster future generations of productive, civic-minded, citizens to...
Letter: Stella’s puzzles
Love the new puzzles. The clues are fun, interesting, and fresh. Keep up the good work! Mary Searles Concord
Opinion: Asbestos exposure may affect New Hampshire veterans even today
By CRISTINA JOHNSON
Cristina Johnson is a Navy veteran advocate for Asbestos Ships Organization.Over the last century, asbestos use was prevalent in the U.S. military, as WWII demanded low-priced materials for producing large quantities of military equipment. Asbestos...
Opinion: Medicaid unwind should not be the undoing of the community mental health system
By JAY COUTURE
Jay Couture is president and CEO of Seacoast Mental Health Center in Portsmouth. She lives in Rye. For the ten community mental health centers (CMHCs) in New Hampshire, Medicaid is the primary source of revenue and has been for many years. Unlike...
Opinion: Persecuting the pregnant and the would-be pregnant
By JONATHAN P. BAIRD
Jonathan P. Baird lives in Wilmot. Up until the recent Alabama Supreme Court decision, the concept of extrauterine children was foreign to me. It is a hard concept to wrap your head around. I hadn’t seriously considered the idea that frozen embryos...
Opinion: To catch a leprechaun
By BRIAN ADAMS
Brian Adams of Andover, Mass., is a UNH alumnus originally from Londonderry. He was previously a sketch comedy writing instructor and staff writer at ImprovBoston and a founding contributor to satirical online newspaper Recyculus. He is a father to...
Opinion: Invasive political forces plundering New Hampshire
By JEAN STIMMELL
Jean Stimmell, retired stone mason and psychotherapist, lives in Northwood and blogs at jeanstimmell.blogspot.com. Traditionally, New Hampshire folks have been known to be self-reliant, maybe to the extent of appearing standoffish, because of our...
Opinion: Valuable gifts to offer at every age
By JEAN LEWANDOWSKI
Jean Lewandowski is a retired special needs teacher. She lives in Nashua. Several years ago, we and another couple saw Bohemian Rhapsody in a theater. On the way out, we heard a group of high school aged “kids” talking about how amazing it would have...
Opinion: Ramadan reflections, reconsidered
By ROBERT AZZI
Robert Azzi is a photographer and writer who lives in Exeter. His columns are archived at robertazzitheother.substack.com. Dark. Slightly after 5. Still air, warm. As I awaken I hear, above the murmur of heat surging through radiators and random...
Opinion: The lasting impact of Daoyang Ling’s New England education
By CHRISTOPHER J. DAWE
Christopher J. Dawe is the principal of the Hurtwood House International School in Qingdao, China and is a PhD candidate at University College London, where he studies the history of Sino-American educational exchanges. The effects of rapid...
Opinion: My Irish roots
By PARKER POTTER
Parker Potter is a former archaeologist and historian, and a retired lawyer. He is currently a semi-professional dog walker who lives and works in Contoocook. With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, this seems like a fine time to explore my family’s...
Opinion: The US must continue to support Ukraine
By PETER SOMSSICH and IMRE SOMSSICH
Peter Somssich, Ph.D, is a retired physicist and material scientist and former NH State Representative living in Portsmouth. Imre Somssich, Ph.D, is a retired Research Group Leader of the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding in Cologne, Germany. We...
Opinion: An opportunity for Granite State farmers and businesses
By JIM RIDDLE
Jim Riddle lives in Hillsborough. I am a farmer and small business owner from Hillsboro. I have a USDA Hemp Producer License and operate a small seed business, and I also serve on the advisory board of the NH Cannabis Association (NHCANN).In the fall...
Letter: Lead remediation is cheap compared to the alternative
Lead remediation is cheap compared to years of health care and education costs for children with lead poisoning. Lead poisoning can cause permanent health problems including reduced IQ and increased rates of ADHD. One study conservatively estimated...
Letter: Stella’s puzzles
I agree with J. Violette. Stella’s puzzles are very frustrating and cringe worthy!Cherie Foote Concord
Letter: Wasted time
I was disappointed to read about a group of activists that wasted our elected officials time at the recent Concord City Council meeting. These activists wanted the City Council to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas....
Letter: Democracy is hard work
I continue to reassure friends (and myself) that our system of governance, through the wisdom of our forefathers, is self correcting. At our Newbury Town Meeting I was happy to see this played out. A warrant article (not supported by our select board)...