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My Turn: Concord is alive with band music

Thursday, May 23, 2013

The Count Basie memorial concert last Sunday at the Capitol Center for the Arts was outstanding. The band and guest drummer Butch Miles received three standing ovations. I kept expecting the drum to break! What a rich experience with so much skill and soul! I loved hearing the history of Count Basie’s band in the Old and New Testament periods. Conductor C.J. Poole and Miles regaled us with great stories … 0

New Hampshire Views: Is it time for Claremont III?

Thursday, May 23, 2013

As the Dover School Board considers the possibility of suing the state for inadequately funding education, we would hope attorney Andru Volinsky is impressing upon board members the uphill climb which lies ahead. On Monday, board members went into executive session to discuss strategy with Volinsky should legislative efforts fail to garner the money Dover believes it is due. It was Volinsky who … 1

Column: Don’t force groups to disclose donors

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Revelations about the Internal Revenue Service targeting conservative groups have raised important questions about the Obama administration’s commitment to the First Amendment. Yet there is ample evidence to suggest that the culture of intimidation in which these tactics were allowed to flourish goes well beyond one agency or a few rogue employees. For years, administration officials have used the power of the federal … 7

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Our Turn: We are all richer because of public higher education

Thursday, May 16, 2013

As former governors who were honored to serve the people of New Hampshire, we know firsthand that balancing a state budget for the greatest public good is a truly challenging responsibility, one that those on both sides of the aisle take to heart. With that in mind and … 14

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State House Memo: How many busted TVs can one state afford?

Thursday, May 16, 2013

In the summer of 1973, I stood with my new husband groaning over our latest TV set. I say “our latest” because it was the 10th or 12th set we’d owned since our wedding. We were dismayed because … 1

Report to Readers: KenKen wins the puzzle contest

Thursday, May 16, 2013

We have a clear winner in our “Pick A Puzzle” contest – as well as a new challenge for Monitor readers. First, the winner: KenKen was the choice of 99 participants, followed by 66.5 votes for 7 Little Words and 35.5 votes for Word Roundup (more on those … 2

My Turn: Hopkinton, Webster plan may mean environmental damage

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Attention Hopkinton and Contoocook residents: Are you aware of the potential changes at the transfer station that are actively being pursued by the towns of Hopkinton and Webster? The Hopkinton and Webster selectmen have applied for a permit modification with the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services to … 0

Our Turn: In state Senate, democracy derailed

Monday, May 13, 2013

For the first time in its history, the New Hampshire Senate changed its rules, midway through its session, to require a super-majority (two-thirds) vote before accepting for consideration resolutions passed and sent to it by the House. This new rule closed the doors to Senate consideration of three … 1

Scouts should allow gay leaders

Monday, May 13, 2013

I have been a Cub and Boy Scout leader for about four years, but I remained indifferent to the Scout policy barring open homosexuals until I came across a note from my grandfather. While transcribing letters for a family history, I found a card that my grandfather wrote … 2

My Turn: Rock ’N Race: a fun event, a community mission

Monday, May 13, 2013

Cancer is still a prevalent disease. Virtually all of us have someone in our lives who has been diagnosed with it. The 2013 Rock ’N Race to benefit the Payson Center for Cancer Care at Concord Hospital is an inspiring community event that gives us all an opportunity … 0

Washington Memo: Let’s modernize export rules

Sunday, May 12, 2013

We must do more to grow our economy and create the jobs we need to compete in the 21st century marketplace. We should start by focusing on reforming trade policies and boosting exports, particularly for small businesses, because exports are critical to future economic growth and prosperity. If … 1

The hero neighbor

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Without question, Charles Ramsey is a character. The Ohio man who rescued Amanda Berry from years of captivity gave an epic television interview Tuesday in which he delivered what is surely one of the most brilliant lines ever uttered on national television: “Bro, I knew something was wrong … 3

My Turn: ‘Invisible’ people are suddenly too visible for Concord

Sunday, May 12, 2013

Re “Concord police press charges to clear homeless camps” (Monitor front page, May 7): It turns out that those who are homeless in Concord, who feel invisible as people, are actually too visible. Recently, two events in Concord happened simultaneously. First, the state posted a public notice of … 10

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